NHS dental waiting lists average 14 months for an implant consultation alone. Private UK quotes for a single Straumann implant start around £2,800. The same fixture, placed by a specialist-trained endodontist in Istanbul, costs a fraction — and the doctor who treats you signs your warranty personally.
Wait: 12–18 months for implant consultation, if offered at all.
Cost: implants are rarely available on the NHS; most patients are referred to private care regardless.
Outcome: the wait itself often costs the tooth.
Wait: typically 2–6 weeks.
Cost: £2,800–£4,500 per single implant + crown.
Outcome: good care — at a price that reflects London (or Manchester, or Edinburgh) cost of practice.
Wait: typically 2–4 weeks from enquiry to treatment.
Cost: from £930 per single implant + crown.
Outcome: same Straumann fixture, specialist-trained placement, 5–7 day visit, written warranty.
| Treatment | Material | UK private (avg) | At GC Clinic | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single implant + crown | Straumann BLX (VIP) | £3,200 | £1,660 | £1,540 |
| Single implant + crown | Nobel Active (Premium) | £3,400 | £1,186 | £2,214 |
| Premium surface | Roxolid SLActive | £4,000 | £1,186 | £2,814 |
| Full arch (All-on-4) | Nobel · hybrid | £20,000 | £5,168 | £14,832 |
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