Can I get gum disease treatment in Turkey?

Yes. Periodontal (gum disease) treatment is available at all major Turkish dental clinics. This includes professional teeth cleaning (scale and polish), root planing (deep cleaning), and where required, periodontal surgery. Gum treatment must be completed and gums must be healthy before implants or veneers can be placed — top Turkish clinics include periodontal assessment as part of their treatment planning.

How much does gum treatment cost in Turkey?

Periodontal treatment costs in Antalya: professional hygiene (full mouth scale and polish) £40–£70; root planing/deep cleaning (per quadrant) £80–£150; full mouth debridement (4 quadrants) £200–£400; periodontal surgery (flap surgery, per quadrant) £200–£400. UK private equivalent: full mouth root planing £800–£1,600; periodontal surgery £500–£1,000 per quadrant.

Do I need gum treatment before dental implants in Turkey?

Yes — active gum disease is a contraindication for dental implants. Implants placed in a mouth with uncontrolled periodontal disease have significantly higher failure rates. Top clinics including Taki Dent assess gum health during the initial consultation. If periodontal treatment is required before implants, this is included in the treatment plan and performed on the same trip where possible.

Gum Treatment in Turkey for UK Patients: Periodontal Care Guide 2026

Healthy gums are the foundation of any successful dental treatment — whether you are getting implants, veneers, or crowns. Gum disease (periodontitis) affects approximately 45% of UK adults and is frequently the root cause of tooth loss. This guide covers periodontal (gum) treatment in Turkey: what it involves, what it costs, and why treating gum disease first protects your long-term dental investment.

Understanding Gum Disease

Gum disease exists on a spectrum from mild gingivitis to severe periodontitis:

Gingivitis: Reversible inflammation of the gum margin — caused by bacterial plaque. Treated effectively with professional cleaning and improved oral hygiene
Early periodontitis: Bone loss begins. Pockets of 4–5mm form around teeth. Treatable with root planing (deep cleaning)
Moderate periodontitis: Pocket depths 5–7mm, significant bone loss. Root planing + possibly antimicrobial treatment
Severe periodontitis: Pockets 7mm+, major bone loss, tooth mobility. May require periodontal surgery

The British Society of Periodontology estimates that 45% of UK adults have some form of gum disease, with 10–15% having severe periodontitis requiring specialist treatment.

Why Gum Treatment Matters Before Implants or Veneers

This is one of the most important topics for UK patients planning treatment in Turkey. Attempting to place implants in a mouth with active gum disease significantly increases the risk of peri-implantitis (infection around the implant) — which can lead to implant failure. Similarly, veneers bonded onto teeth with gum recession or disease will fail prematurely as the gum line continues to recede.

Responsible clinics — including Taki Dent — assess gum health as part of the treatment planning process. If active periodontal disease is present, gum treatment must be completed first. This is not an upsell — it is essential clinical protocol.

Periodontal Treatment Costs in Turkey 2026

Treatment	Turkey (Antalya)	UK Private	Saving
Scale and polish (hygiene appointment)	£40–£70	~~£70–£120~~	Up to £80
Root planing (per quadrant)	£80–£150	~~£200–£400~~	Up to £320
Full mouth root planing (4 quadrants)	£250–£500	~~£800–£1,600~~	Up to £1,350
Periodontal surgery (flap, per quadrant)	£200–£400	~~£500–£1,000~~	Up to £800
Gingival grafting (per site)	£300–£500	~~£800–£1,500~~	Up to £1,200

The Periodontal Treatment Process in Antalya

Assessment

Full periodontal chart (pocket depth measurements at 6 points per tooth), bleeding on probing assessment, gum recession measurement, and radiographic bone level review. At Taki Dent this is included in the initial consultation examination.

Non-Surgical Treatment (Mild–Moderate Cases)

Root planing (also called subgingival debridement or deep cleaning) — the removal of calculus, bacterial biofilm, and diseased cementum from root surfaces below the gum line. Performed under local anaesthetic by quadrant. Most mild-to-moderate cases are resolved by root planing alone with good oral hygiene maintenance thereafter.

Surgical Treatment (Severe Cases)

When deep pockets cannot be adequately cleaned without surgical access, periodontal flap surgery is required. A flap of gum tissue is reflected to expose the root surfaces and bone, which are then cleaned, reshaped if necessary, and sutured back into position. Available at Taki Dent and performed by the specialist clinical team.

Maintenance

After active gum treatment is complete, a maintenance schedule (every 3–6 months) is essential to prevent recurrence. In the Turkish treatment context, this ongoing maintenance is typically delivered by the patient's UK dentist or hygienist after the initial treatment is done in Turkey.

Combining Gum Treatment with Other Dental Work

For patients who need both periodontal treatment and restorative or cosmetic work (implants, veneers), the sequencing is:

Periodontal assessment and stabilisation first
Re-assessment of gum health (typically 6–8 weeks after completion of root planing)
Implant placement or veneer preparation once gum health is stable

In some cases, mild gingivitis can be treated and implants placed in the same trip. More significant periodontal disease may require a separate trip or UK-based treatment before the cosmetic/implant work.

Conclusion

Gum treatment in Turkey is affordable and clinically excellent at top Antalya clinics — and treating gum disease is essential for the long-term success of any other dental investment, particularly implants and veneers. At Taki Dent, periodontal health is assessed and treated as a prerequisite to all restorative and cosmetic work. This rigour is part of what makes their long-term outcomes so strong. Book a comprehensive assessment via Offerqo.