The journey to your new smile follows a systematic, patient-centered approach designed for predictable outcomes:
1. Comprehensive Evaluation and Digital Planning
Your transformation begins with detailed diagnostics at any of our 6 İzmir locations. We perform clinical examination, intraoral scanning, panoramic X-rays, and 3D cone beam CT imaging to assess bone volume, density, and anatomical structures (sinuses, nerves, blood vessels). Advanced planning software allows our specialists to virtually place each implant with precision, determining optimal positions, angles, and depths. You’ll see a digital preview of your future smile and discuss treatment options—All-on-4 vs. All-on-6, material choices for your prosthesis, and whether immediate loading (same-day teeth) is feasible. This consultation typically takes 90-120 minutes and includes a personalized treatment proposal with transparent pricing.
2. Pre-Surgery Preparation
If you have remaining teeth that need extraction, significant bone loss requiring grafting, or active infections needing treatment, these issues are addressed before or during implant placement. For international patients, we coordinate timing to minimize your visits—many procedures can be combined. Medical clearance may be required if you have certain health conditions. We’ll prescribe pre-operative antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications, provide detailed preparation instructions, and arrange sedation or general anesthesia if desired.
3. Implant Placement Surgery
On surgery day, you’ll receive local anesthesia, IV sedation, or general anesthesia based on your preference and medical needs. The procedure typically takes 2-3 hours per arch. After extracting any remaining teeth (if necessary), we place 4-6 (or more) implants using computer-guided surgical templates for millimeter accuracy. Posterior implants are often angled to avoid sinuses and maximize bone contact. If immediate loading is planned, we’ll take impressions or digital scans immediately after implant placement. Most patients report the experience as “surprisingly comfortable” and describe post-operative discomfort as less intense than anticipated.
4. Immediate Temporary Prosthesis (Same-Day Teeth)
For suitable candidates—those with adequate bone density and achieved primary implant stability—we attach a temporary acrylic prosthesis the same day or within 24-48 hours. This means you never leave our clinic without teeth. The temporary prosthesis is fully functional for eating (soft diet initially) and looks remarkably natural. You’ll wear this for 3-6 months while implants integrate with bone. For cases requiring delayed loading due to bone grafting or lower initial stability, we provide a removable temporary denture to wear during healing.
5. Healing and Osseointegration Period
Over the next 3-6 months, your implants undergo osseointegration—the biological process where bone cells grow onto the titanium surface, creating a solid fusion. During this time, you’ll maintain a modified soft diet initially, gradually progressing to regular foods as healing advances. Regular check-ups (weeks 1, 2, 4, 8, and 12) monitor healing progress through clinical examination and X-rays. If you’re an international patient who’s returned home, we coordinate virtual follow-ups and work with your local dentist if needed. Proper oral hygiene is crucial during this phase—we provide detailed instructions on cleaning around your temporary prosthesis.
6. Final Prosthesis Fabrication
Once osseointegration is confirmed (typically 3-6 months post-surgery), we begin crafting your permanent prosthesis. This involves taking precise impressions or digital scans, recording your bite relationship, selecting tooth shade and shape to complement your facial features, and conducting try-in appointments to verify fit, aesthetics, and function. Our on-site dental laboratory uses premium materials—options include hybrid acrylic (most affordable), porcelain-fused-to-metal framework (balanced durability and aesthetics), or monolithic zirconia (premium choice: strongest, most natural-looking, and stain-resistant). Fabrication takes 2-3 weeks.
7. Final Prosthesis Delivery and Adjustment
Your permanent full arch prosthesis is carefully secured to the implants—either screw-retained (our preferred method for future maintenance ease) or cement-retained. We meticulously adjust your bite to ensure even force distribution across all implants, preventing overload on any single implant. Occlusal refinements continue over the next few weeks as you adapt to your new teeth. We polish everything to perfection, photograph your new smile for your records, and provide comprehensive care instructions including specialized cleaning tools (interdental brushes, water flossers, and techniques for accessing under the bridge).