All-on-6 is the full-arch protocol for patients who want the most stable configuration available. Six implants per arch rather than four spreads bite forces more evenly and builds in redundancy: if one implant runs into difficulty during healing, which is uncommon but possible, the remaining five continue to support the prosthesis. Antalya is among Turkey’s busiest hubs for the procedure, and Dental Harmony Turkey handles full-arch cases as a central part of its international patient programme at pricing well below UK and European equivalents.
The Mechanics
Six titanium implants are distributed across the arch, typically two anteriorly and four across the posterior sections. The precise distribution is decided by the 3D CT scan taken on arrival, which maps bone density and volume along with the position of nerves and sinuses that constrain where implants can safely go.
Because six anchor points carry the bridge, each one bears less stress across decades of use. That is the core argument for the protocol, and it is why patients with heavy bite forces, a history of bruxism, or previously failed implants are frequently steered toward All-on-6 rather than All-on-4.
2026 Price Comparison
|
Country / Region |
Average Cost |
Notes |
|
UK (per arch) |
£12,000 – £20,000 |
Private only; London clinics at the upper end of this range |
|
Germany (per arch) |
€10,000 – €17,000 |
Statutory insurance rarely contributes to implant costs |
|
Netherlands (per arch) |
€11,000 – €18,000 |
Private market only; significant Turkey demand |
|
Antalya, Turkey (Dental Harmony Turkey) |
€6,000 – €8,000 |
Per arch, all-inclusive: implants, abutments, temporary and final prosthesis |
What the Package Covers
• A remote review of whatever imaging you already have, completed before any flight is booked
• Cone beam imaging in three dimensions on arrival, and the surgical plan signed off from it
• Removal of any teeth that cannot be saved, where the case requires it
• Six titanium posts placed across the jaw
• A fixed temporary bridge on the day, so nobody flies home without teeth
• Clinical contact during the months of integration, handled remotely
• A second visit covering design, laboratory work, and fitting of the permanent bridge
• Occlusal adjustment and a final check once the permanent restoration is seated
All-on-6 Against All-on-4
|
Factor |
All-on-4 |
All-on-6 |
|
Implants per arch |
4 |
6 |
|
Implant angulation |
Back implants angled 30–45° |
Varies by bone anatomy |
|
Bone volume needed |
Lower — can work with less |
Moderate — requires adequate distribution |
|
Grafting likelihood |
Often avoidable |
Usually not required with adequate bone |
|
Bite load distribution |
Good |
Superior |
|
Redundancy if one implant fails |
Lower |
Higher |
|
DHT price (per arch) |
€5,500 – €7,000 |
€6,000 – €8,000 |
What Patients Consistently Report
The surgery was easier than expected. Most patients describe placement under local anaesthetic as considerably less uncomfortable than they had anticipated. Three to five days of post-operative swelling and soreness follows, and the acute phase is generally described as manageable with standard pain relief and rest.
The same-day bridge was the turning point. The psychological effect of walking out of the clinic with a fixed set of teeth on the day of surgery comes up in review after review. For patients who had been managing with dentures or visible gaps for years, this moment is the one they describe as transformative — more than the final restoration months later.
Healing at home was uneventful. Remote check-ins combined with clear guidance on diet and hygiene during osseointegration meant most patients felt supported through the healing months without needing to return to Turkey.
The permanent bridge exceeded expectations. The final zirconia bridge, in appearance, bite function, and comfort, is frequently rated above previous dental work done in patients’ home countries.
The Timeline
Visit one, five to seven days. Imaging and sign-off on the plan happen on the first day. Surgery follows on day two or three, with the fixed temporary attached in the same appointment. A review before you fly closes out the visit.
Healing, three to six months, at home. Diet moves gradually from soft back to normal. The clinic checks in remotely throughout, and an X-ray at your local dentist around the three-month mark confirms that integration is proceeding as expected.
Visit two, three to five days. Scans or impressions are taken for the definitive bridge, the laboratory produces it in two to three days, and the final appointment covers fitting, occlusal adjustment, and a full aftercare briefing.
Who It Suits Best
• Anyone facing the loss of a whole arch, or most of one, with reasonable bone to work with
• Patients who grind, clench, or simply bite hard, and want the sturdiest configuration available
• Patients who would rather pay slightly more now for two additional anchor points
• Patients whose CT scan rules out a four-implant plan on bone distribution grounds
• Patients for whom long-term durability outweighs every other consideration
Final Thoughts
For UK and European patients who need a whole jaw rebuilt permanently, All-on-6 in Turkey is among the most economical routes available in 2026. A per-arch difference of £6,000 to £12,000 against UK private rates holds across the market rather than at one or two outlier clinics, and it is well enough documented that patients can verify it independently before travelling. Full protocol details and current pricing are on the antalya all on 6 page, and remote assessment can be started through the Dental Clinics in Antalya website.