Neodent vs. Nobel Biocare vs. Straumann: Which Implant Brand is Best for You?

You’ve seen the dental treatment price list. You’ve done the maths. But now you’re stuck:

• Why is a Neodent dental implant £392, and the All-on-4 package £1,750?
• Why is the Nobel Biocare package £2,442?
• Is the Straumann package really worth £2,822?

It’s the most common question we get: “Are the expensive ones actually better?”

The short answer: no, they aren’t “better” at surviving — but they are different in how they work. In this guide, we break down the “big three” global dental implant brands we use at our clinic, to help you decide which one fits your mouth (and your budget).

1. Neodent: The “Smart Value” Choice

Price: £392 with cash payment (£436 by card) for a single dental implant with abutment — or £1,750 with cash payment (£1,948 by card) per jaw for the All-on-4 package. Verdict: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (best value for money)

Many patients worry that “cheaper” means “lower quality.” With Neodent, that’s simply not true.

• The secret: Neodent is actually owned by the Straumann Group. It’s the “Toyota” to Straumann’s “Lexus” — you’re getting Swiss-backed engineering and high-grade titanium, but at a mass-market price.
• Why choose it?
  • Grand Morse™ connection: a specific design that seals out bacteria very effectively, helping prevent gum infection.
  • Acqua™ surface: a hydrophilic surface treatment that speeds up healing, similar to the more expensive brands.
• Best for: patients who want a reliable, global brand without the premium price tag. If you have healthy bone and want the standard All-on-4 procedure, this is your best buy.

2. Nobel Biocare: The “All-on-4 Pioneer”

Price: £538 with cash payment (£598 by card) for a single dental implant with abutment — or £2,442 with cash payment (£2,713 by card) per jaw for the All-on-4 package. Verdict: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (best for complex cases)

Nobel Biocare is legendary for one reason: they invented the All-on-4 technique.

• The history: the entire concept of “teeth in a day” was developed by Dr Paulo Maló using Nobel Biocare implants. They have the longest track record of success in the world for full-arch restorations.
• Why pay extra?
  • TiUnite® surface: a patented surface structure famous for “grabbing” the bone quickly — critical if you want immediate temporary teeth.
  • Versatility: Nobel implants are excellent for “soft bone.” If you’ve been missing teeth for years and your bone is weak, they’re designed to find stability where others might spin.
• Best for: patients with softer bone, or those who want the original brand that started it all.

3. Straumann: The “Rolls-Royce” of Dentistry

Price: £632 with cash payment (£702 by card) for a single dental implant with abutment, or £788 (£875 by card) for the premium SLActive surface — or £2,822 with cash payment (£3,135 by card) per jaw for the All-on-4 package. Verdict: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (fastest healing)

Straumann is widely considered the #1 premium implant brand in the world — pure Swiss precision.

• The technology: Straumann uses a unique material called Roxolid® (a mix of titanium and zirconium), which makes the implant stronger than pure titanium and allows smaller, thinner implants.
• Why is it the most expensive?
  • SLActive® surface: this is their “magic” — a chemically active surface that can roughly halve healing time (from around 8 weeks to 4).
  • Less bone grafting: because Roxolid® implants are so strong, we can often place them in narrow bone without needing expensive bone grafting.
• Best for: patients with thin ridges (narrow bone), heavy smokers (who need faster healing), or anyone who simply wants the very best technology available.

Comparison Table: Which Should You Choose?

Those figures are per jaw. If you are replacing every tooth in both jaws, our full mouth dental implants package guide covers what a complete restoration costs and what the package includes.

Summary: So, Which One Do I Need?

Here’s the honest truth from our surgeons:

1. If you’re on a budget: choose Neodent. It’s safe, strong and comes with a lifetime warranty on the implant — you’re not “settling,” you’re making a smart financial choice.
2. If you have “soft” bone: choose Nobel Biocare. Its design is famous for gripping soft bone better than any other.
3. If you want the fastest healing: choose Straumann. If you’re a smoker or have conditions (like diabetes) that slow healing, Straumann’s SLActive® surface gives you the best safety net.

For more on why the brand matters so much, read our guide on why not all implant brands are the same. And remember, all our implants are covered by our treatment warranties.

Still not sure? We can tell you which system fits your bone best. Send us your panoramic X-ray for a free online dental consultation, and ask about our all-inclusive Turkey teeth packages.

DDS PhD Özkan Özkaynak

Özkan Özkaynak D.D.S., Ph.D. is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at Smile Dental Turkey, bringing over two decades of surgical expertise to our team. He earned both his D.D.S. and Ph.D. in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from Ankara University, and previously served as an Assistant Professor at Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi before joining Smile Dental Turkey in 2010.

His surgical expertise covers advanced dental implants, bone grafting, and complex wisdom tooth extractions. He has also contributed to several peer-reviewed journals in his field.

Dr. Özkaynak is a native Turkish speaker with a B2 level of English.