For many patients, the barrier to a new smile isn’t just cost—it is Dental Phobia. The idea of multiple surgeries and endless appointments is often too much to bear.
Stephen (“Steve”) O., a Scotsman living in Ireland, came to Smile Dental Turkey with “terminal dentition” and severe anxiety. He needed a complete restart but wanted it done as efficiently as possible.
This is the story of how we removed his failing teeth, placed 12 dental implants, and restored his smile in only 2 visits—saving him time, stress, and money.
- Patient: Stephen O.
- Diagnosis: Terminal Dentition & Dental Phobia
- Procedure: Dual All-on-6 (12 Neodent Implants)
- Restoration: 24 Metal Porcelain Crowns
- Aesthetic Choice: Colour 1M2 / Natural Style
- Total Investment: €9,450.54
The Initial Consultation: Breaking the Cycle of Fear
When Steve arrived in August 2025, his condition was severe. As seen in his “Before” photos, nearly all of his teeth were broken down to the gum line or severely decayed.
- Functional Failure: He could not chew food effectively.
- Aesthetic Concern: He hid his smile due to the visible damage.
- The Emotional Hurdle: Steve admitted he was “terrified” of the dentist, a classic sign of Dental Phobia.
The Before Condition: Severe decay and structural failure of the natural teeth.
Initial OPG (X-ray): The scan confirms that the remaining roots were non-restorable, requiring a full clearance and implant foundation.
The Solution: A New Beginning (Dual All-on-6)
To give Steve a fixed, permanent solution, we needed to remove the failing teeth and rebuild his smile from the bone up.
Step 1: The Surgical Phase (August 2025)
Our team made Steve’s comfort the top priority. He noted that the staff “couldn’t have been nicer” and walked him through every step to ease his dental anxiety.
- Clearance: We performed 12 extractions (surgical and simple) to remove the infection.
- Foundation: We placed 12 Neodent (Straumann Group) Implants: 6 in the Upper Jaw and 6 in the Lower Jaw.
- Support: A bone graft (0.5cc) was added to the lower jaw to ensure stability.
- Immediate Function: Temporary dentures were fitted so Steve never had to be without teeth.
The surgical phase was carried out by Dr. Özkan Özkaynak (DDS, PhD), our Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, who performed the 12 extractions and placed all 12 Neodent implants.
Post-Surgical X-ray: The 12 implants are placed symmetrically to support a full arch of teeth.
Step 2: The Restoration (December 2025)
Four months later, Steve returned—no longer terrified, but “happy to come.”
- Material: He chose Metal-Porcelain Crowns for their proven durability and strength.
- Design: A Natural Style shape in shade 1M2 (a naturally bright white) was selected to match his age and facial features.
The restoration was completed by Dr. Yekta Özsoy (DDS), who designed and fitted the 24 metal-porcelain crowns, matching the shade and natural style to Steve’s features.
Final OPG: The 24 metal-porcelain crowns are securely fused to the implants, restoring full biting power.
The Result: “Delighted”
The transformation is profound. Steve went from having broken, painful teeth to a complete, healthy smile. The 1M2 Natural Style looks sophisticated and authentic—not “fake.”
In his review, Steve says he is “delighted” and highlighted that the care was “excellent.”
The After Smile: A natural, healthy, and confident result.
Full Treatment & Cost Overview (Euro)
Steve’s treatment was priced in Euros (€). Here is the exact, itemized breakdown of his investment.Curious how a plan like this would price out for you? See our full Dental Treatment Prices for an item-by-item breakdown.
Disclaimer: This is a real patient’s treatment plan. All costs are accurate for this specific case. Your personal quote may vary.
- Patient: Stephen O.
- Currency: Euro (€)
Visit 1: Surgical Phase (August 2025)
- Upper Jaw: All-on-6 Neodent Implants + Temporary Denture + Extractions: €3,460.00
- Lower Jaw: All-on-6 Neodent Implants + Temporary Denture + Extractions + Bone Graft: €3,395.00
- Discounts Applied: -€798.70
- Total Paid (Visit 1): €6,056.30
Visit 2: Restoration Phase (December 2025)
- Upper Jaw: 12 x Metal Porcelain Crowns: €1,944.00
- Lower Jaw: 12 x Metal Porcelain Crowns: €1,944.00
- Discounts Applied: -€493.76
- Total Paid (Visit 2): €3,394.24
Total Investment: €9,450.54
Why “2 Visits” Changed Everything for Steve and Why He Recommends Us
“It’s half the price of Ireland or the UK.”
Steve’s case proves that you don’t have to sacrifice quality to save money. He received premium Neodent implants (part of the world-renowned Straumann Group) and expert surgical care for under €9,500.
For someone with Dental Phobia, the fewer appointments, the better. By handling the extractions and implants in Visit 1, we eliminated the need for a separate surgery trip.
Steve received a full mouth reconstruction for “half the price” of the UK/Ireland, without having to travel back and forth multiple times.
Does Dental Anxiety hold you back? Let us help you rewrite your story like Steve. Contact Smile Dental Turkey for a gentle, supportive consultation.
Nervous About the Dentist? Start From Home
Steve arrived terrified of the dentist and with failing teeth, and left “delighted” — a full, fixed smile rebuilt on 12 implants in just two gentle visits. If anxiety or the thought of endless appointments has held you back, the first step asks nothing of you but a few photos: send them over and our specialists will review your case and send back a personalised treatment plan and itemised quote, with no cost and no obligation. Cases like Steve’s are led by our oral surgeon, Özkan Özkaynak, D.D.S., Ph.D., with the final smile crafted by our cosmetic dentist, Yekta Özsoy, D.D.S. — and because implant planning depends on your jawbone, your final plan is always confirmed with a 3D scan before any surgery.
Your trip is taken care of, too: larger treatment plans include a free 6-night hotel stay through our Turkey Teeth Package. You can watch more patient reviews like Steve’s, see more results on our before & after page, or browse more of our patient case studies.
Online Free Dental Consultation — send us your photos today and take the first, easy step.
Accredited, Verified & Trusted
Like every treatment at Smile Dental Turkey, this transformation was carried out in our AACI-accredited (American Accreditation Commission International), ISO 9001:2015 certified clinic in Antalya — accredited by the Turkish Ministry of Health and verifiable on the official government portal — and protected by our treatment warranties.
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.