What are In-Kone (Tekka) dental implants?
In-Kone (Tekka) dental implants are a titanium implant system made by the French manufacturer Tekka. Like every dental implant, an In-Kone fixture is a small screw-shaped post placed in the jawbone to replace the root of a missing tooth. After the bone has fused to the titanium, a connecting abutment and a crown, bridge or denture are attached to it. What identifies the system is its implant-to-abutment connection, which is internal and conical (a Morse-type taper), designed to give a tight, stable joint between implant and abutment.
This page explains what choosing a named implant system means for you as a patient: how the treatment runs, what it costs in Turkey against the UK, US and Germany, how long it takes, how it compares with other systems and with a bridge, and what to ask a clinic. It does not recommend one brand over another. Related procedures are collected in our dental treatments in Turkey hub.
How does an In-Kone implant work?
Titanium bonds directly with living bone, a process called osseointegration. The implant is placed in a socket prepared in the jaw; over the following weeks to months bone grows onto its surface and holds it firmly. A conical internal connection means the abutment wedges into the implant like a plug in a tapered socket, and the tight fit is intended to limit micro-movement and bacterial leakage at the joint. Whether such connections lead to less bone loss than other designs is still studied; reviews suggest that the surgical skill, the bone quality and your hygiene matter at least as much as the brand.
How does In-Kone compare with other implant systems?
No system suits everyone best. Large international brands have decades of published follow-up; smaller or regional manufacturers may have less published research, but are regulated and CE-marked as medical devices in Europe. The practical points for you are whether the parts are available outside Turkey, whether a dentist at home can service them, and whether the clinic records the exact product on an implant card.
| Option | Best suited to | Typical limits |
|---|---|---|
| Conical-connection implant (such as In-Kone) | Single teeth and bridges where a snug abutment fit is wanted | Parts must be matched to the system; fewer dentists stock them abroad |
| Widely used international implant brands | Patients who want any local dentist able to service the implant | Usually higher material cost |
| Fixed dental bridge | Patients who do not want surgery | Neighbouring teeth must be trimmed; no bone preservation |
If you would rather replace a full arch with fewer implants, see our guide to all on 6 dental implants.
Do In-Kone dental implants work, and how long do implants last?
Dental implants as a treatment are well supported by evidence: systematic reviews report that most implants of established systems are still functioning ten years after placement. Failure is most often linked to infection around the implant (peri-implantitis), smoking, poorly controlled diabetes, too little bone and heavy bite forces. Independent long-term trials rarely allow a clinic to honestly promise a specific survival figure for any single brand, so be cautious about claims such as a lifetime guarantee. A more useful question is what the clinic will do, and for how long, if an implant fails to integrate.
In-Kone (Tekka) dental implants cost in Turkey compared with the UK, US and Germany
The ranges below are approximate prices for one implant with its abutment, not hospital quotes, and exclude the crown unless the clinic includes it. Each hospital confirms its price in a written quote.
| Country | Approximate cost per implant (fixture + abutment) |
|---|---|
| Turkey | €350 – €900 |
| United Kingdom | €1,300 – €2,500 |
| United States | €1,600 – €3,500 |
| Germany | €1,200 – €2,500 |
The price depends on the implant system and size, whether a bone graft or sinus lift is needed, the type of anaesthesia or sedation, a CT scan, a temporary tooth and the crown material. A package usually includes the consultation, scan, surgery, abutment and a crown at the second visit; ask for each of these in writing, and ask whether the implant card and parts list are included.
Who is a suitable candidate for In-Kone implants?
Most healthy adults whose jaw has stopped growing and who have enough bone and healthy gums can have implants. You may need preparation first if you have lost a lot of bone: a bone graft or, in the upper back jaw, a sinus lift. The dentist will want to postpone treatment if you have active gum disease, untreated decay, uncontrolled diabetes or you are undergoing radiotherapy to the jaw, and will talk to you if you take bisphosphonates or blood thinners. Smoking raises the risk of failure and many dentists ask you to stop before and after surgery.
The implant procedure step by step
First comes the examination with a panoramic X-ray or CT scan, which shows the bone height and the position of nerves and sinuses. On the day of surgery the area is numbed with local anaesthetic, sometimes with sedation. The gum is opened or a small hole is made through it, the bone is prepared with graded drills and the implant is screwed in. A single implant often takes 30 to 60 minutes. The gum is closed around a cover screw or a healing abutment, and you may leave with a temporary tooth. After the healing period an impression is taken for the final crown, which the laboratory makes in about one week.
How long is healing, and how many trips to Turkey will I need?
The two-stage schedule is the one most patients plan for. The first trip, of about four to seven days, covers the scan and the surgery. The implant then heals for roughly three months in the lower jaw and three to six months in the upper jaw, longer after a graft. The second trip, of about five to ten days, covers the abutment, impressions, try-in and fitting of the crown. Some clinics place a temporary tooth the same day (immediate loading) when the bone is strong enough; the final crown is still fitted after healing. Our how it works page shows how a coordinator organises the two visits.
What does recovery feel like after implant surgery?
The first two or three days bring the most swelling, mild pain and sometimes bruising of the cheek; simple painkillers recommended by the dentist usually control it. Eat soft, cool food for a few days, keep the area clean with the rinse you are given, and avoid smoking, alcohol and vigorous exercise for the first days. Stitches come out or dissolve within one to two weeks. Return of numbness in the lip, pus, increasing swelling after the third day or a loose implant should be reported to the clinic at once. Most people return to normal activity within a few days.
Risks and complications of dental implants
The NHS lists infection, damage to nearby teeth or nerves, sinus problems with upper implants, failure of the implant to fuse and later gum disease around the implant as the main risks. Most are uncommon when the case is well planned. Mechanical problems later on include a loosened abutment screw, chipped porcelain and a worn connection. Peri-implantitis is the most important long-term risk and is managed by daily cleaning with interdental brushes and regular hygiene visits. Ask who will treat a complication once you are home, and whether the clinic will refund or redo the work if the implant does not integrate.
How to choose a clinic and which questions to ask
Check that the dentist is registered in Turkey, that a CT scan or panoramic X-ray is taken before a price is fixed, and that you receive a written plan that names the implant system, the number of implants and the crown material. Red flags include a quote with no brand, no implant card at the end of treatment, pressure to book quickly and promises of lifetime guarantees. Useful questions:
- Which exact implant system and sizes will be used, and will I receive the implant card with batch numbers?
- Can a dentist in my country obtain abutments and screws for this system?
- What happens, and what do I pay, if the implant does not integrate?
- Is the crown and abutment included in the price?
- How long is the guarantee and what does it exclude?
Send your X-rays through our free quote page and the clinic will reply with a written plan and price.
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Frequently asked questions
They are titanium dental implants made by the French company Tekka, with an internal conical (Morse-type) connection between implant and abutment. Like other implants, they are placed in the jawbone to hold a crown, bridge or denture.
Approximate prices are €350 to €900 per implant with abutment in Turkey, against roughly €1,300 to €2,500 in the UK. The crown, grafts and scans may be extra, so ask for a written quote that lists everything.
No brand suits everybody. Surgical skill, bone quality and your hygiene affect results as much as the brand. Ask the clinic for the implant card and whether a dentist at home can obtain parts for the system.
Reviews show most implants of established systems still working ten years after placement, and many last far longer. Gum infection, smoking and heavy grinding raise the risk of failure, so a lifetime guarantee should be treated with caution.
Swelling and soreness peak over two or three days and most people feel normal within a week. The bone takes three to six months to fuse with the implant before the final crown is fitted.
The area is numbed, so you should feel pressure but not pain during surgery. Afterwards soreness and swelling are usual for a few days and are normally controlled with simple painkillers the dentist recommends.
Plan about four to seven days for the scan and surgery, then a second visit of five to ten days after healing for the crown. Some clinics shorten this with a temporary tooth fitted on the day.
An implant replaces the root and needs surgery but leaves neighbouring teeth alone. A bridge needs no surgery but requires trimming the teeth on each side and does not preserve the jawbone.
Risks include infection, implant failure, damage to nearby nerves or teeth, sinus problems in the upper jaw and gum disease around the implant. Careful planning and daily cleaning lower these risks.
Possibly, but parts for smaller brands are not stocked everywhere. Ask your own dentist before travelling, and keep the implant card, which records the system, sizes and batch numbers for future servicing.