Complete upper and lower teeth
Full Mouth Dental Implants in Turkey
Full mouth dental implants replace all the teeth in one or both jaws, with either a fixed bridge or a denture that clips onto implants. They may suit you if you have no teeth left, or if most of your teeth have a poor outlook. However, the right design is a choice between trade-offs, not one package for everyone, so your dentist confirms it only after an in-person examination and a CBCT scan.
Full mouth implants at a glance
- Covers
- One jaw or both, upper and lower
- Fixed teeth
- A bridge on 4 to 8 implants per jaw
- Removable teeth
- An overdenture on 2 or more implants below, 4 or more above
- Your own teeth
- Kept when they have a good long-term outlook
- Trips to Istanbul
- Often two, several months apart
- Check-ups
- Every 3 to 6 months, for the long term
Typical ranges only. So your dentist confirms your options and timeline after an in-person examination and CBCT imaging.
How full mouth dental implants work
Full mouth dental implants are not one single treatment. Instead, the term covers several ways to restore a whole arch, in the upper jaw, the lower jaw or both. For example, one jaw may get implants while the other keeps its own teeth.
Next comes the main choice: fixed or removable teeth. Only your dentist takes out a fixed bridge. By contrast, you take out an overdenture each day to clean it. In a 2026 review, both beat a normal denture for quality of life. So your bone, your priorities and your cleaning decide which suits you.
- 1
A fixed full-arch bridge
One bridge screwed onto four to eight implants. For example, All-on-4 and All-on-6 are common layouts.
- 2
A clip-on overdenture
A denture that clips onto small attachments or a bar. Two implants are the agreed minimum in the lower jaw, but the upper jaw needs at least four.
- 3
Your own teeth, where possible
Healthy teeth with a good outlook can often stay. Then your dentist plans implants around them, or treats one jaw and leaves the other.
Who full mouth dental implants may suit
Suitability is individual. So treat these points as a guide, because a dentist weighs them only after examining you.
You may be a candidate if
A different plan may be safer if
Full mouth dental implants or a denture?
Each option trades stability against upkeep. For the lower jaw, UK experts call a two-implant overdenture the minimum standard for most people. In the upper jaw, however, one review found no clear gain over a new, well-made denture.
Your journey with full mouth dental implants
A common pathway uses two trips to Istanbul. However, grafting or a complex bite can add stages.
- 1Online
Remote review
First, send photos and an X-ray or CBCT scan for a provisional plan.
- 2Trip 1
Examination and CBCT
Then, in person, your dentist confirms which teeth can stay and which design suits each jaw.
- 3Trip 1
Extractions and implants
Next, your surgeon removes the teeth with no future and places the implants in one or both jaws.
- 4Trip 1
Temporary teeth
Depending on how stable the implants are, you leave with fixed or removable temporary teeth.
- 5At home
Healing
The implants fuse with the bone over several months, so you eat softer food. Meanwhile, remote check-ins help.
- 6Trip 2
Final teeth
Finally, your dentist takes new scans and fits the final bridge or overdenture.
Living with full mouth dental implants
Eating
Eat soft food while the implants heal. Later, a fixed bridge gives the firmest bite, while an overdenture still chews better than a loose denture.
Cleaning
With a fixed bridge, clean under it every day. With an overdenture, however, take it out and clean the implants and clips. Either way, poor cleaning can inflame the gums and, over time, cost you an implant.
Check-ups
See a dentist or hygienist every 3 to 6 months. At these visits, your dentist checks the gums, the screws and any clips that wear.
Risks of full mouth dental implants
Studies report high survival for full-arch treatment. For example, in one large review, 95.2% to 99.2% of implants lasted 5 to 15 years. Fixed bridges lasted in 89.5% to 96.8% of cases. Even so, survival does not mean problem-free, because repairs are a normal part of owning full-arch teeth.
The number of implants matters too. In a review of 54 studies, implants under fixed bridges failed less often than under overdentures. Also, upper jaw implants failed more often. So ask why your plan uses that number.
NHS information says over 90% of implants bond with the jawbone. However, smoking lowers the odds, so stop at least six months before treatment.
In one review, upper overdentures on fewer than four implants lost implants about three times as often. For this reason, experts advise at least four in the upper jaw.
On fixed bridges, veneered zirconia chipped in 15% to 35% of cases in long-term reviews. Similarly, screws loosened in 5% to 15%.
Clips wear and dentures need adjusting, so overdentures need regular upkeep. However, close follow-up keeps these problems in check.
Plaque can inflame the gums around implants. When bone loss follows, dentists call it peri-implantitis. Full-arch reviews found it in 4% to 18% of patients.
Numbness after surgery is very rare and usually settles, although very rarely it is permanent. Similarly, severe bleeding is extremely rare.
What your full mouth dental implants plan should answer
Before you book, ask any clinic, including us, for clear written answers.
- 1Which of my own teeth could stay, and if not, why?
- 2Should I treat one jaw or both?
- 3Would a fixed bridge or an overdenture suit me better?
- 4How many implants will each jaw need, and why that number?
- 5Do I need a bone graft or a sinus lift?
- 6How will I clean it, and how often will it need care?
- 7Which repairs does my plan cover, for how long, and who pays for travel?
Full mouth dental implants: your questions
Not always. For example, many people treat a loose lower denture and keep their own upper teeth. Your dentist also checks how the jaws bite together.
Not for everyone. In a 2026 review, fixed bridges gave a firmer bite but needed more upkeep. However, overdentures were easier to clean.
It depends on the jaw and the design. Two implants can hold a lower overdenture. In the upper jaw, however, reviews advise at least four.
Often two, several months apart. First, your dentist examines you and places the implants. After healing, you return for the final teeth.
In long-term reviews, 95.2% to 99.2% of implants lasted 5 to 15 years. However, no one can promise a lifetime, because the teeth wear and may need repair.
Related guides
Medical review required before publication · General information only; it does not replace an examination, diagnosis or personalised treatment plan.
- Ali Hassan MA et al. Choosing between fixed and removable prosthetic modalities for completely edentulous patients: a systematic review of evidence-based outcomes (2026)
- Thomason JM et al. Two implant retained overdentures: a review of the literature supporting the McGill and York consensus statements (2012)
- Michaud PL et al. Are patient-reported outcomes improved by implant-assisted maxillary prostheses compared to conventional maxillary dentures? A systematic review (2025)
- Messias A et al. Different interventions for rehabilitation of the edentulous maxilla with implant-supported prostheses: an overview of systematic reviews (2021)
- Kern JS et al. A systematic review and meta-analysis of removable and fixed implant-supported prostheses in edentulous jaws: post-loading implant loss (2016)
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- Tomar S et al. Prosthetic complications of implant-supported complete arch prostheses: an umbrella review of systematic reviews (2026)
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Dental implants in restorative dentistry, patient information (2025)
- NHS. Dentures (false teeth), last reviewed March 2025 (2025)
Are full mouth
dental implants
right for you?
Send a recent panoramic X-ray or CBCT scan and a few photos of your smile. A dentist will then review them and explain which option looks suitable. Your plan stays provisional until your dentist examines you in person.