Why UK patients choose root canal in Turkey
Root canal treatment (endodontics) in Turkey lets you save a tooth that has become infected, painful or non-vital — instead of extracting and replacing it with an implant or bridge. We use modern nickel-titanium rotary instruments, electronic apex locators and rubber dam isolation: the protocol expected of any well-equipped UK practice. Most cases are completed in a single 2–4 day visit including the final crown or onlay.
This page explains when root canal is the right choice, when extraction plus implant is preferable, the step-by-step treatment journey, recovery, and how Turkey pricing compares to the UK. Patients planning multiple treatments often combine root canal with crowns, veneers or hygiene work in the same trip.
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Root canal vs extraction & implant — choosing wisely
Treatment options for an infected or severely damaged tooth
Root canal + crown
- Saves natural tooth
- Yes
- Treatment time
- 3–7 days
- Affects neighbouring teeth
- No
- Long-term success
- High when restored properly
- Indicative price
- From £80 (RCT) + crown
- Best for
- Tooth with intact root and bone support
Extraction + implant
- Saves natural tooth
- No
- Treatment time
- 3–6 months (staged)
- Affects neighbouring teeth
- No
- Long-term success
- Very high
- Indicative price
- From £450 (implant) + crown
- Best for
- Tooth that cannot be saved
Extraction + bridge
- Saves natural tooth
- No
- Treatment time
- 1–2 weeks
- Affects neighbouring teeth
- Yes
- Long-term success
- Good
- Indicative price
- From £450 (3-unit)
- Best for
- When implant is contraindicated
| Feature | Root canal + crown | Extraction + implant | Extraction + bridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saves natural tooth | Yes | No | No |
| Treatment time | 3–7 days | 3–6 months (staged) | 1–2 weeks |
| Affects neighbouring teeth | No | No | Yes |
| Long-term success | High when restored properly | Very high | Good |
| Indicative price | From £80 (RCT) + crown | From £450 (implant) + crown | From £450 (3-unit) |
| Best for | Tooth with intact root and bone support | Tooth that cannot be saved | When implant is contraindicated |
Your root canal treatment journey
- 1
Free remote consultation
Before you travelSend X-rays and any recent photos via WhatsApp. We confirm suitability and send a draft plan and indicative pricing within 24 hours.
- 2
Arrival, examination & X-rays
Day 1Periapical X-rays, pulp testing, treatment plan finalised. Antibiotics prescribed only when clinically indicated.
- 3
Root canal treatment session
Day 1–2Local anaesthetic, rubber dam placed, access cavity prepared, canals shaped with rotary instruments under apex locator guidance, irrigation and obturation with thermoplastic gutta-percha.
- 4
Temporary or definitive restoration
Day 2Tooth sealed with a temporary or, where indicated, prepared for a same-week crown or onlay.
- 5
Final crown / onlay (where indicated)
Day 3–6Crown or onlay milled and bonded so the root-treated tooth is properly protected from fracture.
- 6
Aftercare briefing & departure
Day 6–7Written aftercare, post-op X-ray, ongoing WhatsApp support.
Are you a candidate for root canal?
This treatment typically suits you if you…
- Have a tooth with deep decay, a cracked cusp or recurrent abscess but adequate root and bone support.
- Want to preserve your natural tooth where clinically possible.
- Are willing to follow up with a crown or onlay to protect the treated tooth.
- Are in good general health with no contraindication to local anaesthetic.
It may not be the right first step if you…
- – Have a tooth with vertical root fracture or insufficient remaining structure.
- – Have severe untreated periodontal (gum) disease around the tooth.
- – Have an active acute systemic infection requiring antibiotic-first management.
- – Are unable to commit to a final crown or onlay — an unrestored root-treated tooth is at high risk of fracture.
Root Canal Treatment in Turkey cost & what's included
- Examination, X-rays and treatment planning.
- Root canal therapy (single or multi-rooted) under local anaesthetic with rubber dam.
- Temporary restoration; crown or onlay quoted separately as part of the same visit.
- Hotel accommodation in Didim and Bodrum Milas Airport transfers.
- Aftercare, written instructions and ongoing WhatsApp support.
Safety, qualifications & materials
GDC-trained dentists
Members of our clinical team have international training and qualifications recognised by the General Dental Council (GDC) in the UK and equivalent Turkish regulatory bodies.
CQC-aligned protocols
Sterilisation, infection control and patient-record practices follow CQC-equivalent standards: single-use instruments where required, autoclaved hand-pieces, traceable batch logs.
Brand-name materials
We use established brands across implants, ceramics and bonding agents. Materials are sourced through licensed suppliers with traceable batch records.
Modern clinical setup
Digital intra-oral scanning, 3D imaging and CAD/CAM milling allow precise diagnostics and accurate restorations finished in-house.