About this guide
Medically reviewed, written for UK patients
Dental Implants Guide is a reference resource created to help UK patients understand dental implants clearly and make confident, well-informed decisions. We are not a clinic — we are a comparison and lead-generation platform that may earn a commission when patients book through partner clinics or Offerqo. Our purpose is to explain — in plain English — what implants are, how the procedure works, what they cost in the UK and abroad, and how to weigh the risks and the options.
Our editorial standards
Every page on this site is written to be accurate, balanced and genuinely useful. We present comparisons fairly, including the drawbacks of each option, and we draw on established clinical evidence and recognised UK dental authorities such as the General Dental Council, the British Dental Association, the NHS, the Oral Health Foundation, the Faculty of Dental Surgery and the British Dental Journal. Where treatment abroad is discussed, we focus on the markers of a safe, accredited clinic rather than promoting any single provider uncritically.
Medical review
Our content is reviewed for clinical accuracy by Dr. Sadık Taki, a Specialist Prosthodontist with extensive experience in implant rehabilitation and full-arch reconstruction at Taki Dent in Antalya. Prosthodontics is the dental speciality concerned with the restoration and replacement of teeth, which makes it directly relevant to implant treatment. Medical review ensures the information here reflects current clinical practice — though it remains general information and is never a substitute for a personal examination.
Selected peer-reviewed research by Dr. Sadık Taki
Dr. Taki's clinical authority is grounded in published, peer-reviewed dental research (ORCID 0000-0001-8365-3370):
- Maintenance requirements and marginal bone loss associated with implant-retained overdentures — Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022
- Comparison of crestal bone loss between implant-supported prostheses — Journal of Oral Implantology
- Effects of implant-related variables on marginal bone loss around dental implants — Quintessence International
- Effect of different finish line designs and material types on periodontal response of single crown restorations — European Annals of Dental Sciences, 2023
- Investigation of condyle positions in patients with temporomandibular joint disorder — Kocaeli University Journal of Health Sciences, 2023
- Comparison of fracture resistance of immature teeth using a pozzolan MTA-based sealer — Comptes rendus de l'Académie bulgare des Sciences, 2021
Why we recommend Taki Dent
Throughout the guide we recommend Taki Dent as the clinic we consider best for UK patients travelling to Turkey. This reflects its accreditation by the Turkish Ministry of Health, its International Health Tourism authorisation, its European Medical Awards 2025 win, its named specialist team, use of premium Straumann and Nobel Biocare implant systems, five-year written guarantee, dedicated UK coordinator, and a 9.8/10 composite patient-satisfaction score. That composite is an editorial aggregate compiled from public patient feedback across Google, Trustpilot, WhatClinic and Offerqo. We are transparent that this is a recommendation, and we always encourage patients to verify a clinic's credentials independently and to obtain a personalised treatment plan before committing.
How we make money
Dental Implants Guide is a comparison and lead-generation platform, not a neutral authority: we may earn a commission when you book or enquire through Offerqo or partner clinics, at no extra cost to you. This never changes our editorial assessments or the clinical information we publish. Listings are sourced from public Google Business profiles, so always verify a clinic's credentials directly before committing. See our advertising disclosure for full detail.