Dental Implants · For patients travelling from the UK

Implants in Istanbul,
planned
before you fly.

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20 min Average placement time

You send photographs from home and receive a treatment plan and a written, itemised quote — before you book a flight. From the moment you land, every transfer is arranged by us.

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KY Dr. Kürşat Yılmaz DDS, PhD · Prosthodontics & Aesthetic Dentistry
Patients from the UK English throughout All transfers arranged Hotel help if you want it Quote before you fly Etiler, Istanbul
20 minAverage time to place a single implant
~3 moHealing — you wear a temporary tooth meanwhile
0Healthy neighbouring teeth cut — none are sacrificed
20+ yrsExpected lifespan with regular care

Why you are here

What patients from the UK
ask us before they book.

These are the four questions that come up in almost every message. All of them have straight answers.

My tooth was taken out months ago and I chew on one side only. The longer a gap stays, the more the neighbouring teeth tilt into it and the opposing tooth drifts down. Planning early keeps every step simpler.
I don't want healthy teeth cut down for a bridge. You are right to think so. With an implant the neighbouring teeth are untouched — the missing tooth carries its own titanium root.
My denture moves and I can't trust it when I eat. A fixed restoration on implants ends taking things in and out. Your teeth stay put and you brush them like your own.
The idea of implant surgery worries me. It is done under local anaesthetic and most patients find it more comfortable than an extraction. A single implant usually takes 20 minutes.

How we work

We don't leave the result to chance.
We plan it first.

None of the four stages is skipped. The position of your implant is decided on a computer before you sit in the chair.

01CT scan and planning

A 3D scan measures the height and thickness of your bone. The implant's position, angle and length are planned digitally.

02Placement

The implant is placed under local anaesthetic. A single implant usually takes 20 minutes.

03Healing

The implant fuses with the bone in about 3 months. A temporary tooth is fitted so no gap shows.

04Ceramic tooth

Once healing is complete a digital impression is taken and your custom ceramic tooth is fixed onto the implant.

Selected cases

Same protocol,
results that are never identical.

Drag the slider to compare. Every case was planned with a CT scan first and completed with the same protocol.

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Images are shared with patient consent and are for information only. Results vary from person to person; no image constitutes a promise of outcome.

Making the right choice

A bridge, or an implant?

Both replace a missing tooth. So you can choose knowing the difference:

BridgeImplant
How long it takes1–2 weeks20 min to place; ceramic tooth ~3 months later
Neighbouring teethTwo healthy teeth are cut downUntouched
Jaw boneBone in the gap shrinks over timeActs as a root, keeps the bone working
CleaningNeeds special floss underneathBrushed like your own tooth
Lifespan7–10 years20+ years; the implant itself often for life
If it failsThe whole bridge is remadeOnly the tooth on top is replaced
If you lose more teethA longer new bridge is neededAnother implant can simply be added
Best suited toThose who prefer to avoid surgeryAnyone wanting a long-lasting, independent tooth

Process

Two trips to Istanbul.
About three months in between.

Before you travel Assessment and plan

Send photographs and any X-rays on WhatsApp. You receive a treatment plan and a written, itemised quote before you book flights.

Trip 1 · 3–4 days CT scan and placement

A 3D scan on arrival, then placement under local anaesthetic — usually 20 minutes per implant. A temporary tooth is fitted where it shows. You fly home a couple of days later.

At home · ~3 months Healing

The implant fuses with the bone while you carry on with normal life in the UK. We check in on WhatsApp and answer anything that comes up.

Trip 2 · 4–5 days Fitting the ceramic teeth

A digital impression is taken, your custom ceramic teeth are made and fitted, and the bite is adjusted before you fly home.

After you are home Follow-up

We stay reachable on WhatsApp. Photographs are assessed quickly and, where needed, we send written instructions a dentist near you can follow.

Travel & stay

You fly in.
We handle the rest.

The treatment is the part you should be thinking about — not how to get from the airport. Here is exactly how a trip works.

01Before you travel

Send photographs, and any X-rays you have, on WhatsApp. You get an assessment, a treatment plan and a written itemised quote — all before you book a single flight.

02Flights

You are free to book your own flights. If you would rather not, tell us your preferred dates and we will help you find suitable connections.

03Arrival and transfers

From the moment you land, every transfer is arranged by us: airport to your hotel, hotel to the clinic each day, and back to the airport when you leave.

04Where you stay

If you would like help with accommodation we arrange a hotel close to the clinic, so appointments are a short ride away rather than a journey across Istanbul.

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Your dentist

Dr. Kürşat Yılmaz

Specialist in prosthodontics and aesthetic dentistry (DDS, PhD). His practice is built on touching the natural tooth as little as possible. At KY Clinic every treatment is planned digitally first, and nothing is carried out before you have seen the result.

“A good implant shows itself not on the X-ray, but in the mouth ten years later. We plan for that decade.”

DDS, PhD Prosthodontics Implant Restorations Aesthetic Dentistry Etiler / Istanbul

Patient experiences

The sentence we hear most:
“I wish I'd done it sooner.”

★★★★★

I sent photographs from Manchester on a Tuesday and had a clear plan back the same day. Nothing was vague.

DD. H.Travelled from the UK
★★★★★

A car was waiting at the airport and took me everywhere. I never once had to work out how to get somewhere.

LL. P.Travelled from the UK
★★★★★

They stayed in touch on WhatsApp after I flew home. That was the part I had been most worried about.

RR. T.Travelled from the UK

Frequently asked

Questions patients ask

Is the procedure painful?
It is carried out under local anaesthetic; you feel pressure rather than pain. Most patients describe it as more comfortable than having a tooth out. Any tenderness in the days afterwards settles with ordinary painkillers.
Can my body reject an implant?
Implants are made of titanium, which the body tolerates extremely well; allergic reaction is very rare. What people call rejection is failure to fuse, and it is uncommon — smoking, uncontrolled diabetes and poor hygiene raise the risk. A failed implant is removed and, once healed, a new one can be placed.
My bone has shrunk. Can I still have implants?
Usually yes. Missing bone can be rebuilt with a graft, and in the upper jaw a sinus lift can create room. We never say no before a CT scan — the honest answer comes from a 3D measurement.
How long will it last and how do I care for it?
With regular care the implant itself often lasts for life; the ceramic tooth on top may be renewed over the years. Daily brushing, floss and a check-up every six months are enough. An implant cannot decay, but the gum around it must stay healthy.
I have diabetes. Can I have an implant?
With well-controlled diabetes implants can be placed safely. Your blood sugar values and medication are taken into account during planning, and we coordinate with your physician where needed.
How many trips will I need, and how long is each one?
Veneers are usually completed in a single trip of about 5–7 days. Implants normally need two trips: a short first visit for placement, then roughly three months of healing at home, then a second visit to fit the teeth. Your exact plan is confirmed before you book anything.
Who arranges flights, transfers and the hotel?
You can book your own flights, or we can help you choose suitable dates. From the moment you land every transfer is arranged by us — airport to hotel, hotel to clinic and back again. If you would like help with accommodation, we arrange a hotel near the clinic.
What happens if there is a problem after I fly home?
We stay reachable on WhatsApp and assess photographs quickly. Minor adjustments can often be handled by a dentist near you with our written instructions; if something needs our hands, we arrange your return visit.
How do I know it is safe?
Treatment is carried out by Dr. Kürşat Yılmaz (DDS, PhD), a specialist in prosthodontics, using the same protocols and materials used in the UK. Every case is planned digitally before treatment and you see the plan before you commit.
What will it cost?
You receive a written, itemised quote before you book any travel, based on your photographs and X-rays. It does not change unless the clinical plan changes. We never quote before we have seen your case.

Book your consultation

Get your plan and quote
before you book a flight.

Send your photographs and any X-rays on WhatsApp. You will have an assessment, a plan and a written quote — before you book a single flight.

  • Free assessment from your photographs, before you travel
  • Written, itemised quote before you book flights
  • All transfers arranged from the moment you land
  • Help with a hotel near the clinic if you want it