Dental Treatment Costs 2024

Dental treatment costs are determined each year based on the updated fee schedule published by the Turkish Dental Association (TDB). This schedule helps both dentists and patients anticipate the financial obligations they may face, especially in more complex treatment cases.

Oral and dental health is an integral part of overall health; a healthy smile boosts self-confidence and is seen as a marker of a healthy lifestyle. The schedule covers a wide range of services, starting from examinations, diagnosis, and treatment planning through to fillings, root canal treatment, gum therapies, and surgical procedures.

Root canal treatment involves cleaning the infected pulp inside a tooth, and its cost varies depending on the number of canals treated; single-canal treatments can generally be completed faster than multi-canal cases.

Fillings can be done using different materials such as amalgam and composite; the choice of material affects both the cost and the aesthetic appearance of the filling. Periodontal procedures like gum curettage and flap surgery are also listed as separate items in the fee schedule.

Dental treatments at public hospitals are generally offered under the Social Security Institution (SGK), allowing insured patients to access many basic treatments free of charge or at reduced cost. Pricing at private clinics is shaped by the TDB schedule as a reference point, along with the clinic's equipment and the dentist's experience.

The cost of procedures such as treating a broken tooth, treating decay, or tooth extraction similarly depends on the scope and complexity of the treatment; the most accurate information can only be provided after a dental examination.