What are MIS dental implants and how do they work?
MIS dental implants are titanium tooth-root replacements made by MIS Implants Technologies, an Israeli dental implant manufacturer that sells several implant systems worldwide. As with any implant, the principle is the same: a small screw-shaped post is placed in the jawbone, the bone grows onto its surface in a process called osseointegration, and a connector (abutment) and a crown, bridge or denture are attached on top. The brand name tells you what the screw is made by, not how good the treatment is; the dentist's skill, planning and the quality of the laboratory-made crown matter just as much. Dental clinics in Turkey use MIS among several established implant brands.
This guide explains what the brand is and is not, how placement works, what the evidence says about implant success, what it costs compared with the UK, US and Germany, how long healing takes and how to check that the genuine brand is used. For the wider picture, see our overview of dental treatments in Turkey.
Is MIS a good implant brand, and what does the evidence say?
Dental implants as a treatment have a strong evidence base: well-placed titanium implants in healthy patients survive in roughly nine out of ten or more cases over ten years, according to systematic reviews, and the rate depends mainly on bone, gum health, smoking, diabetes control and cleaning habits. MIS is one of a group of established manufacturers, and published clinical studies exist for several of its systems; but long-term research on any single brand is narrower than on implants as a whole, and a brand cannot guarantee the outcome. The sensible questions are whether the implant is genuine, whether it has a clinical track record and whether the clinic can supply replacement parts in future. A trustworthy dentist will explain why they choose a given brand and will not promise a lifetime.
How are MIS dental implants placed, step by step?
Treatment starts with an examination and a 3D cone-beam CT scan, which shows bone height, width and the position of nerves and sinuses. The dentist plans the position digitally. Under local anaesthetic, sometimes with sedation, the gum is opened, a small channel is drilled in the bone and the implant is screwed in. In many cases the gum is closed over it; in others a healing cap is added. Placement of one implant takes about 30 to 60 minutes. After the bone has integrated, the dentist attaches the abutment and takes a scan or impression for the crown, which a laboratory makes. If bone volume is low, a bone graft or sinus lift may be needed first, which adds months and cost. Sometimes a temporary tooth is attached the same day, called immediate loading, when the bone is firm enough.
MIS dental implants cost in Turkey compared with the UK, US and Germany
The figures below are approximate ranges for one implant with abutment and crown, not clinic quotes. Each clinic confirms its own price in writing after reviewing your scan.
| Country | Approximate cost per implant and crown |
|---|---|
| Turkey | €500 – €1,200 |
| United Kingdom | €1,800 – €3,200 |
| United States | €3,000 – €5,500 |
| Germany | €1,800 – €3,600 |
What changes the price: the implant brand and system, the crown material (zirconia or porcelain-fused-to-metal), the number of implants, whether a bone graft, sinus lift or extraction is needed, and the laboratory used. A package normally includes the consultation, scan, implant, abutment, temporary tooth if used, final crown and a follow-up; flights and hotels may be extra. Ask for the list in writing, ask for the implant passport and ask what warranty applies to the implant and the crown separately.
Who is a good candidate for dental implants, and who should wait?
Good candidates are adults with missing teeth, healthy gums and enough jawbone, who can keep up with oral hygiene. You may need preparatory treatment, or be advised against implants, if you have untreated gum disease, heavy smoking you cannot reduce, poorly controlled diabetes, a recent course of bone-affecting drugs such as intravenous bisphosphonates, radiotherapy to the jaw or low bone volume. Young people whose jaws are still growing should wait. Bruxism (grinding) does not rule implants out but raises the risk of the crown chipping or the screw loosening, and a night guard is often advised. Clinics should check your medical history carefully before placement.
MIS implants or other brands and options: how do you compare?
Implants are not all the same product, and the choice of a single implant is different from full-arch treatments. If you are missing many teeth, the dentist may suggest fewer implants carrying a fixed bridge: see all-on-6 dental implants and all-on-4 implants. Narrow mini implants are sometimes used to stabilise dentures where bone is thin. Our guide to dental implants covers the general treatment.
| Option | Best suited to | Typical limits |
|---|---|---|
| Single implant (such as MIS) | One or a few missing teeth with enough bone | Needs healing time; bone graft if bone is thin |
| All-on-4 or all-on-6 | Whole arch of missing or failing teeth | Bigger commitment; relies on a few implants carrying the bridge |
| Mini implants | Stabilising dentures with thin bone | Less strength; not ideal for heavy chewing loads |
Comparing brands directly is hard, because published studies use different groups of patients. In practice, choose a brand with a clinical track record and available spare parts, and focus on the dentist's experience.
How long is healing, and how many days should you stay in Turkey?
After placement, most people have mild soreness, swelling and bruising for three to five days, and return to normal routine in a day or two. Osseointegration takes about three to six months, depending on bone quality and whether grafting was needed. Two schedules are common: a first trip of three to five days for scan, placement and temporary tooth, then a second trip of five to seven days months later for the final crown; or, with immediate loading and good bone, one longer stay of about seven to ten days. Soft food is advised for the first days and chewing on the new implant is limited until the final crown is attached. Short flights are usually allowed once the dentist has checked you.
What are realistic MIS dental implants results?
A finished implant crown should look and function like a natural tooth, but the match depends on the colour, shape and gum contour. Photos typically show the final result and not the months of healing. Gum recession, a visible metal edge or a bulky crown can result when the implant is poorly placed. Implants do not decay, but the gum and bone around them can still become inflamed, so brushing, interdental cleaning and regular check-ups are essential. Ask to see before-and-after cases for the area you need, and be cautious about a gallery with only the front teeth in ideal conditions.
What are the risks and complications of dental implants?
Common effects are swelling, bruising and temporary soreness. Less common complications are infection, implant failure where bone does not integrate, injury to a nerve causing numbness, sinus problems when upper implants protrude into the sinus, and loosening or fracture of the crown or screw. The most frequent long-term problem is peri-implantitis, inflammation of the gum and bone around the implant, which is linked to poor hygiene and smoking. The British Society of Periodontology and similar professional bodies advise regular maintenance visits. Failed implants can usually be removed and replaced after healing. Ask the dentist how failures are handled and who will treat you at home if a problem appears after you leave Turkey.
How do you check the brand and the clinic, and what are the red flags?
Ask for an implant passport that lists the brand, the system, the size and the lot number of every implant placed, and check that the packaging is sealed in front of you. Counterfeit or unbranded implants are a known problem, which is why this paper record matters when you need spare parts later. Check that the dentist is registered in Turkey, that a 3D scan is part of the planning, and that you receive a written plan and price. Red flags include a quote that does not say which brand is used, pressure to decide quickly, implants placed without a scan, no written warranty and no plan for aftercare. Read how our process works and request a plan on our free quote page; the clinic reviews your X-rays and sends a written plan and price.
What should you ask the clinic before you book?
- Which MIS system will be used, and will I receive an implant passport with lot numbers?
- Is a 3D scan and a digital plan included?
- Do I need a bone graft or sinus lift, and is that in the price?
- What is the warranty on the implant and on the crown, and what does it exclude?
- How many trips will I need, and what happens if a crown or screw loosens at home?
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Frequently asked questions
MIS dental implants are titanium tooth-root replacements made by MIS Implants Technologies, an Israeli manufacturer. Like other implants, they are placed in the jawbone and topped with a crown, bridge or denture once the bone has healed around them.
Approximate ranges are €500 to €1,200 per implant with crown in Turkey, against about €1,800 to €3,200 in the UK. The price depends on the system, crown material and any bone graft. The clinic confirms its price in writing.
They are an established brand with clinical studies, but results depend mainly on the dentist's planning, your bone and gum health and your hygiene. Ask about the track record and spare-part availability, not just the brand.
Implants in healthy patients commonly survive ten years or more, and many last decades with good hygiene and check-ups. Crowns may need replacement sooner, and smoking and gum disease reduce life.
Placement is done under local anaesthetic, sometimes with sedation. Afterwards, soreness, swelling and bruising are common for three to five days and are usually managed with simple painkillers.
Placement takes 30 to 60 minutes per implant, and the bone needs about three to six months to integrate before the final crown. Immediate loading can give a temporary tooth the same day.
Ask for an implant passport listing the brand, system, size and lot number, and ask to see the sealed packaging before placement. Keep the passport for future spare parts.
No brand is better for everyone, and studies are hard to compare. Choose an established brand with a record and spare parts, and focus on the dentist's experience.
Risks include infection, failure to integrate, nerve injury, sinus problems, loose crowns and peri-implantitis around the implant. Smoking, diabetes and poor cleaning raise the risk.
A first trip of three to five days covers scan and placement, then a second trip of five to seven days months later for the crown. With immediate loading, one stay of seven to ten days may be possible.