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The 3Dental Philosophy
For a variety of reasons, Turkey is a popular destination for those who want dental implants.
We originally set up 3Dental to provide access to affordable dentistry here in Ireland - so we have some views on the subject of going abroad for dental treatment!
We're delighted to say that we have many testimonials from patients who were considering going to Turkey for implant treatments - but then, decided to stay in Ireland and let us treat them.
In this post, we're going to look at the reasons why people go to Turkey for dental implants and decipher the truth versus the myths.
Differences In The Quality Of The Implant Treatment Provided
So, we know a thing or two about dental implants.
We have placed 10's of thousands of implants, including thousands of all on 4 (and all on 6) full arch treatments.
Let's take a look at the things you need to consider before booking that dental implant trip to Turkey.
| Item | Turkey | 3Dental - Dublin (Red Cow), Dublin 2 (Aungier Street), Limerick or Galway |
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| Quality of materials used | There have been concerns about inconsistent quality across clinics. Some establishments might use subpar materials for implants to reduce costs. These inferior materials can lead to complications such as implant failure, infection, or bone loss. | 3Dental is equipped with modern, state-of-the-art equipment, has a dental lab on site and uses high-quality components for implant treatments. |
| Aftercare | If you're treating dentist is in Turkey, you have limited aftercare options. This lack of immediate access to your dentist can exacerbate issues and lead to prolonged recovery or additional medical expenses. | 3Dental offer exceptional local aftercare, ensuring patients receive prompt support post-procedure. The clinic locations offer peace of mind, allowing for quick consultations if complications arise. |
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What Happens At Your Intitial Consultation - Dental Implants
We can take you through the procedure, explain exactly how much it would cost, how long it would take and what you could hope to achieve. Dr. Peter Doherty
Is It Cheaper To Travel To Turkey For Implants?
| Item | Turkey | Ireland |
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| Flights | Beyond the cost, flights bring in the risk of travel delays, potential exposure to illnesses (especially in cramped airline environments), and the physical strain of travelling, which can be uncomfortable post-procedure. | Not needed. |
| Accommodation | Staying in unfamiliar places might lead to discomfort. There's the uncertainty of cleanliness standards and the potential lack of amenities tailored to recovery needs. Accommodation is another added cost to factor in. | Not needed. Patients can rest comfortably in their homes post-treatment, promoting a more restful recovery. |
| Food | Local cuisines might not align with the dietary recommendations post-dental procedures. Unfamiliar foods can also lead to digestive issues, further complicating recovery. | Not needed. |
| Actual Treatment | Correctly done, dental implants require multiple visits, and travelling back and forth for each stage can quickly escalate costs. Additionally, should complications or the need for aftercare arise, patients might face significant additional expenses, either from revisiting the clinic abroad or seeking corrective care at home. These unanticipated expenditures can offset the initial savings, making the procedure less financially advantageous than it first appears. | 3Dental boasts some of the best prices for dental implant treatments in Ireland, ensuring quality care is also cost-effective. The added benefits of free consultations and flexible payment plans make dental procedures more financially accessible. |
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The Cost Of Dental Implants At 3Dental - Dental Implants
The Cost Of Dental Implants At 3Dental - Dental Implants
We aim to make high quality, affordable dental implant treatment available to as many people as possible to prevent them from travelling abroad for the dental treatment that they need. Dr. Peter Doherty
Book Your Free Dental Implant Consultation
Get all the facts before booking that trip to Turkey! We are based in Dublin (Red Cow), Dublin 2 (Aungier Street), Limerick and Galway and look forward to meeting you soon :)
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What Happens If Something Goes Wrong In Ireland Vs Turkey?
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The Reality Of Dental Treatments Abroad - Dental Implant Treatments
In Ireland, clinics like 3Dental are nearby for help if you face issues after dental treatment. It's straightforward because they understand your needs and have no language barriers.
However, if something isn't right after treatment in Turkey, going back to the clinic could mean another trip, adding stress and cost.
Communication might also be trickier due to potential language barriers.
What Protections Do I Have As A Consumer In Ireland?
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All On 4 Abroad - Smile In A Day
All On 4 Abroad - Smile In A Day
In Ireland, patients seeking treatments benefit from the following consumer protections:
- Regulation: The Dental Council regulates dental professionals in Ireland, ensuring that they meet strict standards of education, training, and professional behaviour.
- Redress: Should any issues arise, patients have the right to lodge complaints with the Dental Complaints Resolution Service, which offers a means to resolve problems between dentists and their patients.
- Professional Indemnity: Dentists in Ireland are required to have professional indemnity insurance. This means that in the rare event of malpractice or negligence, there's financial protection in place for the patient.
- Clear Communication: Patients have the right to clear and transparent information about treatment options, potential risks, and costs, ensuring informed decisions.
- Data Protection: Your medical records and personal details are protected under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ensuring privacy and confidentiality.
These safeguards ensure high standards of care and offer peace of mind to patients seeking dental treatments in Ireland.
What Others Are Saying Who Originally Considered Going To Turkey
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George Holden - Dental Implants
I was looking at going abroad (for dental implants), and then I considered the aftercare. And then I thought, I'd have to travel abroad (again) if I have any problems! Everything is my doorstep here (at 3Dental). I wouldn't look back. George Holden
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Trisha Lawton - Smile In A Day
Trisha Lawton - Smile In A Day
Loads of people told me to go abroad - but I wanted to get it here in Ireland so that I'd have the aftercare. I'm much happier! The comfort of having the guys here is just brilliant! Trisha Lawton
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Margaret Kett
I was going to go to Turkey, but then I'd thought I'd find out prices in Limerick instead. I came into meet Fearghal and he was lovely! Everyone says they (my teeth) look so natural! Margaret Kett
Your Implant Team
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Dr Peter Doherty
Implant Dentist
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Dr Peter Doherty
Bachelor Dent. Sc. (Trinity College Dublin) 2003, MFDS (RCSI), PG Cert Implant Dentistry (Newcastle)
Implant Dentist
Dr. Doherty studied dentistry at Trinity College in Dublin, where he was awarded a scholarship, and graduated in 2003. His first year after graduation was spent as a House Officer at Dublin Dental Hospital, gaining a vast amount of experience across several different dental specialties. He then moved to private practice in Ireland.
Following this, he spent five years in North East England where he worked in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
During this time, he studied implant dentistry at Newcastle Dental Hospital and graduated in 2011. He has travelled extensively to Europe and the USA, furthering his knowledge and abilities with world-renowned experts in the field of implant dentistry, enabling him to provide his patients with the most advanced treatments currently available.
He has limited his practice to dental implants, and really enjoys giving patients their smiles and their confidence back.
Find out more about Dr. Doherty's work by visiting both his Instagram and author page.
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Dr Andrea Uribarri
Implant Dentist & Periodontist
Read BioDr Andrea Uribarri
Implant Dentist & Periodontist
BA, BdentSc (Alfonso X University, Madrid), MSc in Oral Surgery and Advanced Implantology, MSc in Dental Sciences (San Pablo CEU University, Madrid), MSc in Periodontology (Rey Juan Carlos University, Madrid), PG cert in Advanced Periodontics and Mucogingival Surgery (Rey Juan Carlos University, Madrid)
Dr Uribarri studied dentistry at Alfonso X University in Madrid, where she was awarded a scholarship and graduated in 2011. Following this, she completed a two-year Master's degree in both Oral Surgery and Implantology and a Master's degree in Dental Sciences in 2013.
She has spent most of her working time as a medical director while performing complex surgeries and oral rehabilitation. In 2020 she completed a three-year Master's degree in Periodontology specialising in Mucogingival Surgery. She has limited her practice to dental implants, oral surgery, periodontics and prosthodontics, and she is continuously updating her knowledge and skills. She has also lectured and published articles on periodontics and dental implants.
Andrea decided to pursue implant dentistry because she wanted to help people living with discomfort whose self-esteem suffered because of the embarrassment of missing teeth.
She studied periodontics to help patients maintain their teeth with the most advanced periodontal treatments. Looking to utilise the latest modern technology and achieve the best possible results for her patients, Dr Uribarri joined 3Dental in Galway in 2022.
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Dr Joaquin Rinon
Implant Dentist
Read BioDr Joaquin Rinon
Bachelor Dent. Sc. 1996, PG Implants & Prosthodontics (Barcelona, Spain) 2000
Implant Dentist
Dr. Rinon graduated in dentistry in 1996. In 2000 he did a postgraduate in implants and prosthodontics in Barcelona.
He has completed many courses on implants in Europe and the USA. Dr. Rinon is especially focused on front cosmetic implants as well as full arches in one day, like all on four and teeth in a day having placed over 500 hundred all on four cases and over 5,000 single implant cases.
Dr. Rinon enjoys reading books and driving his motorcycle.
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Dr Andoni Jones
Implant Dentist
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Dr Andoni Jones
Bachelor Dent. Sc. (University of Bilbao, Spain) 2010
Implant Dentist
Dr. Jones graduated from the University of Bilbao in 2010. He worked in private practice for 3 years doing general dentistry as well as oral surgery and implants. He completed a postgraduate dental implant training program in 2012.
After gaining experience in many fields of dentistry and working with different specialist he decided to move to Ireland in 2013. He worked in private practice for another 3 years dedicated mainly to dental implants, oral surgery and restorative dentistry before joining the 3Dental team early in 2017.
Since graduation, he has completed numerous courses and training programs in Europe and America, becoming more specialized in the fields of dental implants and periodontal surgery, which he has a special passion for.
He believes that continuous postgraduate education never ends and it’s fundamental to update knowledge and skills. Dr. Jones has also lectured and published articles in the field of dental implants.
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Dr Alba Urdaneta
Implant Dentist
Read BioDr Alba Urdaneta
Bachelor Dent. Sc. (Catholic University of Valencia, Spain) 2016
Implant Dentist
Alba studied dentistry at the Catholic University of Valencia in 2016, where she was awarded a four year scholarship and graduated top of her class. She then worked as a general dentist and a professor at the university and completed her dental implant training in 2020.
Since then, she has been working exclusively in implant dentistry and likes to continually further her knowledge by attending courses and lectures to keep herself up to date with the latest techniques.
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Dr Luis Suarez
Implant Dentist
Read BioDr Luis Suarez
B.A. in Biology (St. Louis University, U.S.A) 2007, Dentistry (D.D.S.) (European University of Madrid, Spain) 2013
Implant Dentist
Dr. Luis Suarez earned his B.A. in Biology from St. Louis University in the U.S.A in 2007 and then went on to pursue a degree in Dentistry (D.D.S.) where he graduated from the European University of Madrid in 2013 where he worked for the University as a general dentist.
Dr. Suárez completed his Masters Degree (M.S.) in Advanced Oral Implantology in 2013, also from the European University of Madrid alongside two weeks of advanced training in Implantology, Aesthetics and Oral Rehabilitation from New York University NYU.
He worked as both a general dentist and an implantologist in Madrid for two years.
Since 2017, Dr. Suárez has been working in private practice in Ireland and is fully committed to his patients and continuing his professional development. His main interest resides in dental implants, aesthetics and different surgical procedures.
Book Your Free Dental Implant Consultation
Get all the facts before booking that trip to Turkey! We are based in Dublin (Red Cow), Dublin 2 (Aungier Street), Limerick and Galway and look forward to meeting you soon :)
Book Your Free ConsultationPlease Select Your Nearest Location
What Should I Do Next?
What Happens At Your Intitial Consultation
We would advise coming into see us in one of our clinics.
We can review your case, see if you might be suitable for implants, answers your questions, give you a cost and a timeline and give you an idea of the kind of result that you can expect.
All this, at no cost and no risk to you.
We look forward to welcoming you to one of our clinics very soon.
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