I had an All-On-8 procedure at Dentatur Antalya in 2024, with extractions and implant placements in March and my final teeth fitted in September.
During my in-person consultation, staff physically placed zirconia bridge samples in my hand—flush, gum-level designs identical to those shown in the clinic's marketing materials and communications. This was the type of prosthesis I had researched, expected to receive, and believed I was consenting to. I was also told these prostheses could be maintained with regular brushing and water flossing and would not require professional removal for cleaning.
The final prostheses I received were hybrid denture-style bridges with large pink flanges extending well over the gums on both arches. When I questioned why they differed from what I had been shown, I was told the final design was determined by the surgeon based on findings during surgery. This possibility had not been discussed with me beforehand, and I had not been informed that I might receive a different prosthesis with different hygiene implications due to significantly reduced cleaning access caused by the flanged/saddle design.
Within months of returning home, I began experiencing gum recession and inflammation. My dentist advised that, in their professional opinion, insufficient bone contouring may have contributed to the need for the flanged prosthetic design, making it difficult to clean effectively with standard oral hygiene tools. When I raised these concerns with the clinic, I was told they do not perform "non-medically necessary bone reduction," something that had not been discussed during my consultation.
Beyond being difficult to clean, I have experienced ongoing inflammation and discomfort associated with food trapping beneath the flanges. The design also leaves a highly visible junction between the prosthesis and my gums on my lower jaw when I smile or speak, which has left me feeling self-conscious despite the cost and extent of the treatment.
My dental specialists have advised that my prostheses should be removed several times each year for professional maintenance, resulting in ongoing expense and repeated manipulation of the implants. Camera examinations performed during my follow-up care have repeatedly shown food debris and biofilm accumulation despite my diligent daily hygiene routine.
When I obtained my treatment records from the clinic, I found no documentation describing any unexpected clinical findings encountered during my surgery. I also noted that the surgeon's name was not included in the records.
Now, approximately 18 months after receiving my final teeth, I have exposed abutments on 5 of my 16 implants, a food-trapping ledge behind my lower front teeth, and bony spikes on both jaws. My specialist has also advised that two lower-right implants appear to show signs of fenestration. They have advised that revision surgery is likely to be required and have warned me about the possibility of future implant failure.
Had I been shown prostheses anything like the teeth I ultimately received, I would not have consented to the procedure.
