Last fact-checked: 20 July 2021

If you’re tired of having to take your false teeth out every night—or not looking forward to the prospect of dentures in the near future—undergoing the All-on-4® treatment concept in Murcia, Spain could be an ideal solution.

Flying abroad to undergo treatment at one of our background-checked implant specialists in Murcia can save you well over £10,000 compared to prices back in the UK or other European countries—plus you get the added benefit of being able to enjoy a holiday in the sun before and after your treatment.

Find out more and look forward to safe, hassle-free treatment when booking with Dental Departures.

Today, innovative implant techniques performed before implantology and prosthodontology specialists allows patients to have an entire arch or mouthful of teeth replaced with a permanent fixed bridge that holds a full arch of porcelain crowns (false or “replacement” teeth).

This prosthetic device is custom-made, often on-site at your chosen clinic, and affixed to four implants that have been surgically placed in the jawbone or zygomatic bone several months in advance.

Provided by Swiss dental company Nobel Biocare®, this patented technology offers a range of advantages compared to standard dentures, or worse, foregoing treatment altogether:

• The device does not slip or fall out.
• It can last a lifetime, unlike dentures that need to be replaced every five or so years.
• No slipping means no need to apply special adhesive pastes in a constant effort to avoid gum irritation
• Only one session of surgery: an “ immediate loading denture ” is fitted before you fly (so you do have a temporary set of teeth on the same day).
• The function of the teeth is restored by up to 90%, allowing you to comfortably eat hard or chewy foods.
• Dental implants help to prevent further bone loss and deterioration.

It should be noted there are different systems used by different implant providers; while each has a different trademarked name, the general concept of fitting a full-arch prosthesis to four, five or six implants is similar.

The system provided by Nobel Biocare is subject to availability at our partner dentists.

• Most dental implant procedures like this require two separate trips to Spain, each around four months apart.
• For each trip, plan to stay in or close to Murcia for between three and five days.
• After booking, our Customer Care Team will be able to give you a better idea as to how long you need to stay in Spain each visit, allowing you to plan your flights around appointments with the dentist.

Learn more about what the treatment involves with our main All-on-4® treatment concept guide.

Per arch, this treatment costs between EUR 6,000–7,500 (GBP 5,000–6,400) at our partner dentists in Murcia.

Compared to the UK, where implant treatments are generally not covered by the NHS, this gives you a saving of approximately 60%.

For a full-mouth restoration (dual arch surgery), it is not uncommon for patients to save over GBP 10,000.

Three of the best dentists in Murcia offering full-arch restorations with 4 implants are listed below (with prices):

Prices are estimated at the time of writing; clinics may offer different brands, which are subject to change.

Murcia is Spain’s seventh-largest city and capital of the wider Murcia region in the southeast of the country.

With Alicante to the north and Almeria to the south, the area has a plethora of pretty coastal towns, fishing villages, as well as the popular city of Cartagena, home to a thriving port, pristine beaches and one of the largest Roman archaeological sites in Spain.

The city itself has plenty in the way of hotels and other amenities, as well as interesting architecture, world-class restaurants and a lively nightlife scene, especially if your idea of a good night out involves tapas bar-hopping and with a few glasses of quality wine, rather than tequila shots and EDM clubs (for that, there’s always Benidorm, around 120km north along the Mediterranean coastline!)

For a beach holiday, you’ll want to get out of the city to one of these nearby seaside towns and villages in the province :

Cartagena—a port city with a Roman Theatre dating back thousands of years.

Águilas—a tranquil beach town with great views atop the local castle remains

Mazarrón—famous for some intriguing sculptural forms created by erosion

San Pedro del Pinatar—a favourite with locals for its open-air mud therapy pools and spas

Los Alcázares—featuring a long seafront promenade with superb seafood restaurants and beach bars

Santiago de la Ribera—a traditional fishing village with a long stretch of almost empty beach

Cabo de Palos—a charming coastal town home to one of the biggest marine reserves of the Mediterranean.

How Do I Get to Murcia? Can I Fly?

The best way to reach Murcia from Europe or the UK is to fly, with non-stop flights currently available from a total of 20 airports.

Patients in the UK can fly directly from:

• London Gatwick
• Birmingham
• Bristol
• Manchester
• Glasgow

Another option is to fly into nearby Alicante and get a train, bus or taxi to Murcia. This may be a cheaper, albeit slightly longer, option.

The estimated flight time from London is just over 2.5 hours.

How Much Do Flights to Murcia Cost?

Return flights from London cost between EUR 80–150.

With more options from Alicante, return flights can be found for as little as EUR 50 (return), although you would have to factor in additional travel expenses once you land.

Please note: Our partner clinics in Murcia may offer free shuttle services from the airport when booking major treatments, like the All-on-4® treatment concept.

Where to Stay in Murcia?

Check out this wide selection of hotels in Murcia, with options from as little as EUR 30 per night going up to EUR 300 for five-star luxury.

If you need help with booking accommodation or want to enquire about any free hotel stay promotions when undergoing treatment, reach out to our Customer Care Team.

What Else Is There to Do in Murcia?

Aside from the myriad of coastal areas, the city has a number of landmarks to look out for, such as:

If you’re staying in the city centre, some of the top landmarks to look out for are:

• Cathedral de Santa Maria
• Real Casino de Murcia
• Santa Clara Monastery & Museum
• Carrascoy and El Valle Regional Park
• Plaza Cardenal Belluga
• Romea Theatre
• Santuario Ntra. Sra. de la Fuensanta

Apart from that, some of the best things to do in the city of Murcia simply involve dining, drinking and shopping locally while generally taking things easy in this warm part of Spain.

Book directly through our site with no upfront charges, or get in touch with our Customer Care Team to get a personalised quote for your dental care in Spain.

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