Agreeing to All-on-6 treatment is a significant commitment — clinically, financially, and logistically. The questions below are not designed to catch clinics out; they are designed to help you distinguish between a clinic that is transparent, organised, and experienced and one that is operating with less rigour. Each question is followed by what a good answer looks like and what should prompt concern.
1. Which implant brand and system will you be using?
What a good answer looks like: The clinic names a specific brand — Nobel Biocare, Straumann, Dentsply Sirona, Osstem, or similar — and ideally specifies the product line (e.g. Nobel Active, Straumann BLT). They are willing to put this in writing in the treatment plan.
What a red flag looks like: "We use the best European implants" or "premium quality implants" without a brand name. Any reluctance to confirm the system in writing. This evasiveness suggests the brand may change based on availability or cost, or that it is a lesser-known system they would prefer you not to research.
Why this matters: see our guide to implant brands for the full explanation of why component compatibility for future UK treatment depends on the brand chosen.
2. Will I have a CT scan before any price is confirmed?
What a good answer looks like: Yes — either you send existing CBCT data for remote review, or a scan is taken on arrival before the treatment plan is finalised. The clinic confirms that any preliminary pricing is subject to revision based on CT findings.
What a red flag looks like: A firm, fixed price confirmed before any imaging has been reviewed. It is not clinically possible to accurately price All-on-6 without knowing bone volume, whether grafting is needed, and the exact implant positions. A clinic that gives a firm price without this information is either providing a low estimate that will change or is not planning to do the proper clinical assessment.
3. Can I see the itemised treatment plan in writing before paying a deposit?
What a good answer looks like: Yes, and it includes: CT scan status (included or separate), the implant brand and quantity, abutments, temporary prosthesis, permanent prosthesis with material specified, extractions (if any), and any bone grafting policy.
What a red flag looks like: A deposit is requested before a written treatment plan is provided, or the plan is a single-line total rather than itemised. Paying a deposit for an unspecified treatment is not an informed financial commitment.
4. What is included in this quote — and what is not?
What a good answer looks like: The clinic clearly states what is and is not covered — specifically addressing bone grafting (additional if needed, and the approximate cost per site), extractions, CT scan, and any aftercare follow-up appointments.
What a red flag looks like: Vague reassurances that "everything is included" without specifics. The most common source of unexpected cost in overseas implant treatment is items excluded from the headline quote. If the clinic cannot clearly tell you what is not included, assume the worst until clarified in writing.
5. How many trips will I need and what happens at each visit?
What a good answer looks like: A clear outline of a minimum of two visits — the surgical trip (CT review, extractions if any, implant surgery, temporary prosthesis fitting, recovery period) and the prosthesis trip (osseointegration confirmation, permanent prosthesis fabrication and fitting). The clinic confirms how long each visit needs to be.
What a red flag looks like: Claims that everything can be done in a single trip, including the permanent prosthesis. Permanent prosthesis fitting in the same visit as implant surgery is only possible in very specific situations with interim temporary loading — and even then, the "permanent" prosthesis in one trip is usually a temporary-grade solution. A genuine full-arch zirconia prosthesis requires at minimum a 3-4 month wait.
6. What is your protocol if an implant fails to integrate?
What a good answer looks like: The clinic has a written policy. Typically: the failing implant is removed, the site is allowed to heal, and re-implantation is offered — usually at no charge to the patient if the failure is not attributable to patient non-compliance. The policy covers what happens if this requires a return trip.
What a red flag looks like: "Our implants never fail" is not a protocol. A clinic that cannot tell you what they would do if an implant failed has not planned for this eventuality — which will eventually arise in any active implant practice.
7. Who manages my aftercare once I return to the UK?
What a good answer looks like: The clinic provides a UK contact or protocol (some larger Turkish dental groups have UK partner clinics or partnerships with UK specialists). More commonly, they expect you to arrange UK monitoring and can provide guidance on what documentation the UK dentist will need. They should confirm they will provide full documentation for this purpose.
What a red flag looks like: "You can come back to us for everything" with no acknowledgment of the practical reality that UK patients cannot reasonably travel back to Turkey for every follow-up. Or conversely, no discussion of aftercare at all — implying the clinic's responsibility ends when you leave.
8. Will you provide me with an implant passport and documentation of what was placed?
What a good answer looks like: Yes, and they describe what it contains: implant brand, model designation, diameter, length, lot numbers, abutment specifications, post-operative X-rays, and a complete treatment summary. These should be provided as standard before you leave.
What a red flag looks like: Uncertainty about what documentation they provide, or an implication that you need to request it specially rather than it being standard. Every reputable implant clinic should have this documentation ready as routine.
9. What is your policy if I need revision treatment?
What a good answer looks like: The clinic distinguishes between revisions needed due to clinical factors within their control (implant failure, prosthesis defects, fit issues) and those arising from patient factors (accident, trauma, non-compliance with aftercare). For the former, they should have a guarantee period and clear responsibility for remediation.
What a red flag looks like: No distinction between the two, or a blanket statement that all revisions are charged. Responsible clinics stand behind their work.
10. Is bone grafting included if I need it, or is this additional?
What a good answer looks like: The clinic confirms bone grafting is additional if needed (this is standard — it is a separate procedure with separate material costs), provides a price range per site, and confirms this cannot be determined until the CT scan is reviewed. A clinic that confirms "no bone grafting needed" without reviewing a scan is not being truthful.
What a red flag looks like: "No bone grafting needed" asserted confidently before CT review. Or no mention of bone grafting at all, implying it would simply not be flagged until arrival.
11. What material is the permanent prosthesis — acrylic or zirconia?
What a good answer looks like: The clinic specifies clearly — acrylic (PMMA) or zirconia — and this is stated in the written quote. If there is an upgrade option, the additional cost is stated clearly. Both materials are clinically acceptable; what matters is that you know which one you are getting and that it matches what you are quoted.
What a red flag looks like: "Full zirconia" promised at a price point that is inconsistent with the material cost (full-arch zirconia prostheses are expensive to fabricate properly). Alternatively, ambiguous descriptions like "ceramic" or "porcelain" that do not clarify whether the full arch is monolithic zirconia or a different construction. See our zirconia vs acrylic guide for the material differences.
12. What accreditations does your clinic hold?
What a good answer looks like: The clinic has accreditation from a recognised Turkish dental body (e.g. the Turkish Dental Association) or an international quality standard. Ideally they have recognition from international implant organisations or treat a high volume of international patients with documented outcomes. Their dentists have verifiable qualifications, ideally with postgraduate training in implant dentistry.
What a red flag looks like: Generic "ISO certified" claims without specifics, or certificates that turn out to be from obscure or unrecognised organisations. Ask the clinic to provide specific membership or certification numbers you can verify independently.
Red Flags That Should Stop You Proceeding
The following are not minor concerns — they are reasons to not proceed with a clinic regardless of pricing:
- Price confirmed before CT scan — a firm price without imaging data is not a clinical plan. Any price given without CT review is either a marketing estimate or is being confirmed without adequate planning.
- Deposit pressure before clinical assessment — legitimate clinics do not require financial commitment before you have been properly assessed. Time-pressure tactics ("this price is only valid for 48 hours") around a significant medical decision are a manipulation technique.
- Inability to provide written documentation — if a clinic cannot or will not put the treatment plan, implant brand, complication policy, and payment terms in writing, they are not operating transparently.
- Implant brand cannot be named — this is the clearest signal that the system is either not a mainstream brand or is flexible based on what is available on the day.
For the full pre-travel planning guide including what documents to carry and how to arrange UK aftercare, see our All-on-6 abroad checklist.
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