A dental implant replaces the root of a missing tooth and is the closest thing to a natural tooth dentistry offers. It is not a one-trip treatment in most cases, and understanding the stages helps you plan. In this guide New City Clinic explains the timeline.
The two visits
On the first visit, after an examination and 3D imaging, the titanium implant is placed in the jawbone under local anaesthesia, and a temporary tooth can be provided where needed. This visit usually takes 3–5 days. The bone then needs about three to six months to bond with the implant. On the second visit, lasting around a week, impressions are taken and the permanent crown or bridge is fitted.
Who is suitable?
Implants need enough healthy bone and healthy gums. Where bone has shrunk after a tooth was lost, a bone graft or sinus lift may be required, which adds healing time. Uncontrolled diabetes, heavy smoking and untreated gum disease reduce success rates and must be addressed first. For a jaw with no teeth, fixed bridges on four to six implants, often called All-on-4 or All-on-6, are an option.
Materials and long-term care
Ask which implant brand will be used and for the implant passport, so that any dentist can maintain it later. Crowns are usually made of zirconia or porcelain fused to metal. Implants cannot decay, but the gum around them can become inflamed just as around a natural tooth. Daily cleaning, including between the teeth, and check-ups every six months are what make implants last.
Dental implants: cost in Turkey and what is included
The price depends on the technique, the extent of the procedure, the hospital, the length of stay and any procedures planned together, which is why a single figure quoted without an examination or photo assessment is misleading. After a physician has reviewed your case, New City Clinic sends you an itemised written quote. It lists hospital, surgeon and anaesthesia fees, pre-operative tests, medication, any compression garment or support bra, accommodation, airport–hotel–hospital transfers and interpreting separately; flights are not included unless stated. When comparing clinics in Istanbul, look beyond the price: check that the hospital is licensed by the Ministry of Health, what the surgeon specialises in, and how follow-up is handled once you are back home.
Dental implants with New City Clinic
New City Clinic is an authorised health tourism intermediary registered with the Turkish Ministry of Health and HealthTürkiye. When you contact New City Clinic about dental implants, a physician first reviews your photos and medical information, and you then receive a written treatment plan with an itemised quote. Once you arrive in Istanbul, the New City Clinic team organises your airport welcome, accommodation, hospital appointments and interpreting. Your procedure is performed by a specialist physician at a Ministry of Health approved partner hospital, and follow-up continues after you return home.
Recovery timeline
Visit 1 (3–5 days)
Examination, 3D scan, implant placement; mild swelling for a few days.
Months 3–6
Healing at home while the bone bonds with the implant.
Visit 2 (about 7 days)
Impressions, trial and fitting of the permanent teeth.
Afterwards
Daily cleaning and six-monthly check-ups with your own dentist.
Accommodation and transfers
On request, New City Clinic organises your airport–hotel–hospital transfers and your stay at partner hotels close to the hospital. The same can be arranged for a companion; details are set out in writing in your quote.
Aftercare
Medication and check-ups
Take the medication your physician prescribes as directed and attend your planned check-ups.
Smoking and alcohol
Both slow healing; avoid them before and after the procedure for the period your physician advises.
Movement and rest
Short walks support circulation; wait for your physician’s approval before strenuous exercise or heavy lifting.
When to get in touch
Contact your New City Clinic coordinator straight away in case of high fever, increasing pain, redness or anything unexpected.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get implants and teeth in one trip?
Sometimes a fixed temporary bridge is fitted straight away, but the permanent teeth are made after healing. Your dentist tells you what is possible after the scan.
Is implant surgery painful?
It is done under local anaesthesia. Soreness and swelling afterwards are usually mild and settle within a few days.
How long do implants last?
With good oral hygiene and regular check-ups they can last for decades. The crown on top may need replacing sooner.
Deciding on dental implants is a confident step when it is taken with the right information and the right team. You can book a free consultation with the New City Clinic team for your questions.
This article is for general information; consult your physician for diagnosis and treatment.
