When a patient needs an entire arch rebuilt, the question is rarely whether implants are the right answer. It is how many, and where. All-on-6 answers that question with six anchor points instead of four, and it has become the default recommendation for patients whose bone volume supports it and whose bite forces demand it. Antalya now handles a high annual volume of these cases, and Dental Harmony Turkey treats All-on-6 as a core part of its implantology programme for patients travelling from the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, and across Europe.
The Protocol in Plain Terms
Six titanium implants are distributed across one jaw, usually two in the anterior region and four spread across the posterior sections. More anchor points means chewing forces are shared across a wider area, so no single implant carries a disproportionate share of the load. That matters most for patients with powerful bites, patients who grind, and anyone who wants to maximise the working life of the restoration. There is a second practical difference from All-on-4: the posterior implants in an All-on-6 case are not automatically angled, which in certain anatomies simplifies the surgical plan considerably.
Are You a Candidate?
• Missing all or most teeth in one or both arches
• Moderate to good bone density across the jaw
• A preference for additional anchor points over the standard four-implant protocol
• A history of heavy bite force or bruxism
• Previous bone grafting, now healed and ready to receive implants
None of this is confirmed until the 3D CT assessment on arrival. It is common for a patient who looks like a clear All-on-6 candidate on submitted X-rays to turn out to need All-on-4 because of localised bone limitations, and equally common for the reverse. Detailed imaging before a surgical plan is finalised is not negotiable at any competent clinic.
2026 Price Comparison: Per Arch
|
Country / Region |
Average Cost |
Notes |
|
UK |
£12,000 – £20,000 |
Per arch; private treatment only; London above this range |
|
Germany |
€10,000 – €17,000 |
Not covered by statutory dental insurance |
|
Netherlands |
€11,000 – €18,000 |
Private only; significant demand for Turkish alternatives |
|
Antalya, Turkey (Dental Harmony Turkey) |
€6,000 – €8,000 |
Per arch; includes implants, abutments, temporary and final prosthesis |
Patients who need both arches treated should raise combined pricing during the remote consultation. Treating upper and lower in the same surgical session reduces the effective per-arch cost compared with two separate trips.
What the Package Covers
• Remote consultation based on existing X-rays or scan files
• Full 3D CT scan and treatment planning on arrival
• Placement of all six implants in one surgical session where clinically appropriate
• Same-day fixed temporary prosthesis, so patients leave the clinic with teeth
• Healing-phase guidance and remote check-ins throughout osseointegration
• Return visit for the permanent zirconia or hybrid bridge, including bite adjustment
Choosing Between the Two Protocols
|
Factor |
All-on-4 |
All-on-6 |
|
Implants per arch |
4 |
6 |
|
Back implant angulation |
Angled to maximise bone |
Varies by anatomy |
|
Bone volume required |
Lower — can work with less |
Moderate — more even distribution |
|
Grafting likelihood |
Often avoidable |
Usually not required with adequate bone |
|
Bite load distribution |
Good |
Superior |
|
DHT price per arch |
€5,500 – €7,000 |
€6,000 – €8,000 |
The €500 price gap between the protocols is small enough that it should never drive the decision, and at Dental Harmony Turkey it does not. The implantology team makes the call from the CT data on arrival, on clinical grounds alone.
The Timeline, Stage by Stage
• Remote phase. X-rays or CT files are submitted; the clinical team reviews them and prepares a preliminary plan with an indicative cost.
• Arrival and imaging. Full 3D CT is taken, the treatment plan is finalised, and any extractions are completed.
• Surgery day. Six implants are placed under local anaesthetic and the temporary bridge is fitted in the same session.
• Recovery at home. The patient flies home with fixed temporary teeth. Osseointegration runs three to six months, with remote check-ins scheduled through it.
• Return visit. The permanent restoration is designed, fabricated, fitted, and adjusted for bite.
The Case for Antalya
Antalya has direct flight connections from major UK and European airports, dental tourism infrastructure that has matured over more than a decade, and enough full-arch volume that surgical teams here are working at the top of their experience curve rather than the beginning of it. Volume matters in full-arch implantology in a way it does not in routine dentistry. As one of the more established Antalya Dental Clinic providers for international patients, Dental Harmony Turkey handles English-language coordination end to end and builds its packages around the logistics of travelling patients rather than local ones.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the surgery? Placement typically runs two to three hours per arch under local anaesthetic, with the temporary prosthesis fitted the same day.
Is it painful? Not during the procedure, which is performed under local anaesthetic. Expect three to five days of post-operative soreness and swelling afterwards, managed with standard pain relief.
What is the temporary bridge like? It is fixed rather than removable, and supports normal speech and a soft diet from day one. It stays in place for the whole healing period.
What is the final bridge made of? Usually full-arch zirconia or a zirconia-acrylic hybrid, decided between patient and clinician at the design appointment based on preference and clinical factors.
Final Thoughts
All-on-6 in Antalya in 2026 is a mature treatment with predictable pricing and a well-defined two-visit structure. The per-arch saving against UK and German rates is large enough to fund both trips several times over, and the protocol itself offers the most robust long-term load distribution available in full-arch implantology. Full details and current pricing are on the antalya all on 6 page.