What Are Dental Implants?
A dental implant is a titanium screw surgically inserted into the jawbone to replace a missing tooth root. Once integrated with the bone (osseointegration), it supports a custom-fabricated ceramic crown, bridge, or denture — creating a replacement tooth that is indistinguishable from a natural one in appearance, feel, and function.
At FitAndFit Health Journey in Istanbul, dental implants are placed by specialist oral surgeons and implantologists using digital planning software (3D CBCT imaging), ensuring precise implant positioning and predictable outcomes. We use Nobel Biocare, Straumann, and Osstem implant systems — the world's most trusted brands.
Why Are Dental Implants the Gold Standard for Tooth Replacement?
- Natural appearance: The ceramic crown is matched to surrounding teeth in colour, shape, and translucency — no one can tell it's a replacement.
- Function like natural teeth: No dietary restrictions; bite force comparable to natural teeth.
- Bone preservation: The titanium implant stimulates the jawbone just like a natural root, preventing the bone resorption that occurs with bridges and dentures.
- Longevity: With proper oral hygiene, implants can last a lifetime — unlike bridges (typically 10–15 years) or dentures (5–7 years).
- No impact on adjacent teeth: Unlike bridges, implants don't require grinding down healthy neighbouring teeth.
Implant Treatment Timeline
- Day 1 (consultation): 3D CBCT scan, treatment planning, extraction of failing teeth if needed
- Day 2 (surgery): Implant placement under local anaesthesia (30–60 min per implant)
- Osseointegration period: 3–6 months for the implant to fuse with the bone
- Crown placement: Ceramic crown attached to the implant abutment
For patients needing immediate results, same-day implants (immediate loading) with temporary crowns are available where bone quality permits.
All-on-4 and All-on-6
For patients who have lost all or most teeth in an arch, All-on-4 and All-on-6 protocols use 4 or 6 implants to support a full fixed arch of teeth — eliminating dentures entirely. FitAndFit Health Journey offers full-arch rehabilitation with digital smile design at a fraction of the cost charged in Western Europe.
Dental Implants in Turkey: Cost and Quality
Dental implants in Turkey cost 50–70% less than in the UK, Germany, or Scandinavia. FitAndFit Health Journey uses premium implant systems with international warranty, and our patients receive the same standard of care as at any leading European implant centre.