The implant system placed determines not only how a restoration integrates but whether it can be serviced years later. Clinics operating to recognised standards use globally distributed systems rather than unbranded or regionally supplied fixtures, and the reason is primarily practical.
The three principal systems
Straumann, manufactured in Switzerland, is widely regarded as the benchmark system in implantology. Its SLActive surface treatment is designed to support integration in patients with compromised bone density, which describes a substantial proportion of full-arch cases.
Nobel Biocare originated the All-on-4 protocol and its fixtures are commonly specified for full-arch rehabilitation where stability across an extended span is the primary requirement.
Neodent, part of the Straumann Group, supports immediate-loading protocols where the clinical situation permits, shortening the treatment timeline.
Component availability determines repairability
The principal argument for a globally distributed system concerns maintenance rather than prestige. Where a component requires replacement several years after placement, a dentist in the United Kingdom can order the part for these systems. Regionally distributed or unbranded systems frequently have no UK supplier, in which case a minor repair may require removal and replacement of the implant.
This is a recurring cause of complications presenting after treatment abroad, and it is not a surgical failure. Patients should request the system name, model and batch numbers in writing and retain the documentation. Smile Dental Turkey issues every patient with a physical and digital implant passport recording these details.
Cost position
| Item | Figure |
| Straumann SLActive fixture, clinic procurement cost | approx. £788 |
| Single implant, published price | from £392 |
| All-on-4, per jaw | £1,753 |
| All-on-6, per jaw | £2,351 |
Where a quotation is substantially below prevailing rates, the hardware specification is the first item to examine. Clinics publishing per-system pricing alongside implant treatment in Antalya allow that comparison to be made directly.
Clinical context
Surgery at Smile Dental Turkey in Antalya is performed by D.D.S., Ph.D. Özkan Özkaynak, oral and maxillofacial surgeon with 25 years’ experience, and D.D.S., Ph.D. Ceyda Özkaynak, oral surgeon with 19 years’ experience. The clinic holds AACI accreditation and ISO 9001:2015 certification.
Hardware specification should be established in writing before treatment is agreed, together with the batch numbers of the components placed.
