A single dental implant abroad costs £400–£1,100 including the crown, against £1,800–£3,500 in the UK. This guide breaks down prices by country, what a complete quote includes, the two-trip timeline, and whether one implant is worth travelling for.
What one implant costs abroad
A complete single implant means three parts: the titanium implant, the abutment that connects to it, and the crown on top. Here are typical 2026 prices for the full job.
| Destination | Single implant + crown | UK private | Typical saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | £400–£1,100 | £1,800–£3,500 | 60–80% |
| Poland | £400–£900 | £1,800–£3,500 | 65–80% |
| Hungary | £600–£1,000 | £1,800–£3,500 | 60–75% |
| Croatia | £700–£1,200 | £1,800–£3,500 | 55–70% |
| Spain | £1,200–£2,000 | £1,800–£3,500 | 25–45% |
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Turkey and Poland are the cheapest mainstream options; Spain costs more but is easier to reach. The saving on a single implant runs to £1,000–£2,500, which is real but has to cover two trips. For the full country picture, see our dental implants abroad hub guide, and for the cheapest end our cheapest dental implants abroad guide.
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What a complete quote must include
This is where cheap single-implant quotes trip people up. A headline price of "£400 per implant" often means the implant post alone, not the parts that make it a working tooth.
A complete quote should cover:
- The implant (the titanium post placed in the jaw)
- The abutment (the connector between implant and crown)
- The crown (the visible tooth on top)
- Scans and consultations (3D CT, X-rays)
Then check for the things that turn a low quote into a higher bill:
- A bone graft or sinus lift, if you lack enough bone to hold the implant — this can add several hundred pounds
- Extraction of a failing tooth, if one is still in place
- The implant brand — budget systems sit at the bottom of the range, premium systems such as Straumann or Nobel Biocare at the top
Ask for the quote itemised, with the brand named and a warranty card promised. A UK dentist covered this same ground in our UK vs abroad price comparison, which is worth reading before you compare quotes.
The two-trip timeline
A single implant is not a one-visit job for most people, because the implant has to fuse with the jawbone before the crown goes on.
- Trip 1 (2–4 days): consultation, scans, extraction if needed, and placement of the implant. A temporary tooth may be fitted for appearance.
- Healing at home (3–6 months): the implant integrates with the bone (osseointegration).
- Trip 2 (2–4 days): the abutment and final crown are fitted, and the bite is checked.
Some clinics offer immediate-load implants that place a temporary crown the same day, which suits patients with good bone quality but not everyone. Your dentist will assess whether your bone supports it. Either way, budget for two sets of return flights, typically £30–£80 to Poland or £100–£250 to Turkey, when you compare against a UK price.
When one implant is worth travelling for
Here is the honest arithmetic. A single implant saves roughly £1,000–£2,500 abroad. Two return trips, hotels and time off work eat into that. For one straightforward implant, the saving can be thin enough that a UK dentist, with no travel and local follow-up, is the more sensible choice.
One implant is more clearly worth travelling for when:
- You are having other treatment at the same time — a second implant, crowns or whitening — so the flights are shared across a bigger bill
- You would otherwise face a complex or expensive UK quote, for example needing a bone graft that pushes the UK cost past £3,000
- You are already abroad or combining treatment with a trip
If a single implant is genuinely all you need, weigh it carefully. The bigger the treatment, the more the maths favours travelling, which is why All-on-4 and full-mouth cases dominate dental tourism rather than single teeth.
Choosing a safe clinic
The saving means nothing if the work fails. A British Dental Association survey found 86% of UK dentists have treated complications from dental work done abroad, with implants among the most common, and repairs commonly running £500–£1,000 or more. So the vetting is not optional.
Look for a named implant brand confirmed in writing with a warranty card, an itemised treatment and aftercare plan before you pay, full records handed over before you fly home, and no pressure selling. The General Dental Council's guidance on going abroad stresses the same: regulation varies by country, so your own paperwork is your protection. Our guide to whether it's safe to get dental implants abroad has the full checklist, and for Turkey specifically, whether dental work in Turkey is safe. For the wider Turkey picture, see our medical tourism in Turkey guide.
The NHS will not fund correction of private implant work done abroad — it may only offer pain relief or removal, not repair. Arrange UK follow-up before you travel. Check the clinic on its country's official register, and get the implant brand and an itemised plan for your actual case in writing before you commit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a single dental implant cost abroad?
Typically £400–£1,100 including the crown in Turkey and Poland, rising to £1,200–£2,000 in Spain, against £1,800–£3,500 in the UK. That saves around £1,000–£2,500. Check the quote includes the abutment and crown, not just the implant post, or the true cost will be higher.
Is one implant worth travelling abroad for?
Sometimes. The £1,000–£2,500 saving has to cover two return trips, hotels and time off, which can leave a UK dentist competitive for one straightforward implant. It is clearly worth it when combined with other treatment, when your UK quote is high due to a bone graft, or when you are already abroad.
What should a single implant quote include?
The implant, the abutment and the crown, plus scans and consultations. Watch for extras that raise the price: a bone graft or sinus lift if you lack bone, extraction of a failing tooth, and the implant brand, since premium systems like Straumann cost more. Ask for an itemised quote with the brand named.
How many trips does a single implant need?
Usually two: one to place the implant, then three to six months later a second to fit the crown after the implant fuses with the bone. Immediate-load implants can place a temporary crown the same day, but only suit patients with good bone quality, which your dentist assesses.
What if a single implant fails after I get home?
The NHS will not fund correction of private implant work done abroad and may only offer pain relief or removal. Private UK repairs commonly cost £500–£1,000 or more. Arrange UK follow-up before you travel, and keep the implant brand and warranty card so a UK dentist can help if needed.
Which country is cheapest for a single implant?
Turkey and Poland are the cheapest mainstream options at £400–£1,100, with Poland benefiting from cheap short-haul flights. Turkey has the widest choice but more variable standards. India sits lower still. Our cheapest dental implants guide ranks the destinations and explains what the lowest quotes tend to exclude.
Clinics UK patients look at
The four with the most Google reviews among the dental clinics we hold. Each has a free page with its records.
Dentakay Dental ClinicIstanbul, Turkey
Attelia Oral and Dental Health CenterAntalya (Kızıltoprak, Muratpaşa), Turkey
DentSpaIstanbul, Turkey
Esnan Dental Clinics Topkapı (Istanbul)Istanbul (Topkapı, Zeytinburnu), Turkey
Written by Saher Shodhan
Saher Shodhan is the founder of Thera Travel, which publishes what the official records show about clinics abroad, each fact with the date it was checked, and answers patients' enquiries, free. More about Thera → How we write and check our guides →
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