Cost of Dental Implants Abroad

With a survival rate of 98.6%,^[1]International Journal of Implant Dentistry Implant success and survival rates… > Results “From a total of 196 patients planned, 185 patients with 271 implants were restored… a cumulative survival rate of 98.6% after 5 years post-loading.” View in Article dental implants are increasingly becoming popular. But, investments of time and cost needed can be demanding. That’s where getting dental implants abroad helps!

Dental Implants abroad can offer maximum benefit to patients who are stuck with even one of the following:

• High dental care costs, such as in the USA^[2]Medium Why is Dental Care in the US So Very Expensive? “In just 2 visits to the dentist in the US I have spend almost as much as 7 years of dental care” View in Article
• High healthcare waiting times, such as in Canada^[3]NCBI Health Care Policy “Waiting for care has been and continues to be a major issue for the healthcare sector in Canada.” View in Article

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Your dental bill overseas can be as low as 30% of the cost back home. Moreover, if you choose the clinic well, you get similar or even better quality treatment.^[4]W.H.O. Measuring Overall Health System Performance for 191 Countries “World Health Organization ranks: Colombia rank: 22; Canada rank: 30; United States rank:37. Full list in PDF” View in Article As for waiting times, appointments are flexible, with some clinics working by the weekends as well.

Cost of Dental Implants Abroad

Wondering how much do dental implants cost abroad? Find the implant cost overseas table below. It presents an approximate price for the popular dental tourism locations:

As seen above, a single implant could cost as low as $418. In the United States, single implant cost ranges b/w $3,000 – $5,000. This is way more than any of the dental tourism locations mentioned above. You can get the same brand of Implant from a qualified, licensed dentist in Mexico for under 800 USD.

Also, All-on-4 abroad could be as low as $3,200. This dental restoration could cost anywhere b/w $20k – $24,000 in the U.S. Even in Australia, the prices are high, even more than the U.S. The cost of All-on-4 implants in Australia ranges b/w 23,000 – 27,000 USD per arch.

Again, while treatment abroad offers 50-70% savings, or even more at times, treatment quality is not compromised. International implant brands such as Nobel Biocare, Zimmer, Straumann are used.

What’s more? Some clinics abroad even accept insurance, allowing further savings!

Why is the Cost of Dental Implants Abroad lesser?

• Low Cost of Living

Taxes, labor costs, operating costs as well as the cost to build a practice, are all lower in these countries.^[5]Expatistan Cost of Living “Cost of living in United States is more expensive than in 80% of countries in the World” View in Article

• High Dentists’ Salary
  

Dentists in the U.S. are among the highest-paid groups.^[6]Nai Buzz 10 Countries With The Highest Dentist Salaries In The World “2. United States Average salary – $172,000” View in Article This adds to the treatment cost for the patient.

• Cheaper Prosthesis
  

The same implant from a particular brand does not cost the same worldwide.^[7]Investopedia Why The Same Goods Have Different Prices Around The World “In reality, however, PPP is often violated with some goods selling for more in one place than another, even after accounting for exchange rate differences.” View in Article In fact, it’s cheaper than US at mentioned locations for dental tourism.

Why choose Dental Implants Abroad?

Low-Cost Dental Work

• The dentist will quote up to 70% lesser price than back home.
• This could be further reduced, as some clinics accept insurance.

High-Quality Treatment

• Implant prosthesis of international brands is used.
• Recommended dentists are well-qualified and licensed.

Safe Treatment

• No malpractice in facilities that are internationally accredited.
• Sterilization protocol at partner clinics is on par with international standards.

Better Outcomes

• Clinics known to receive international patients generally have a multi-disciplinary team.
• When a patient’s case is studied from different angles, the outcome is a better treatment plan.

Reduced Treatment Time

• Flexible appointments, even by the weekends, avoid delaying the whole process.
• In-house dental labs provide prosthesis on the go.

Language No Bar

• Many of our partner dental teams are multi-lingual.
• To support smooth conversations, language translators are also available.

As a cherry on top, you get a vacation to beat any treatment trauma. While healthcare teams work-out different plans to help you with dentists-phobia, locations are tourist-friendly.

You could choose the one close to nature, like Costa-Rica or one filled with diverse cultures, like India. One may also take a road trip to a proximal location like Mexico for Americans.

Best Country for Dental Implants Abroad

There are many affordable & quality dental implant options around the world. The best country or location is usually the one that saves money & is nearby.

• For Americans, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Colombia may be the best option.
• For Australians, Thailand, Vietnam & India fits the bill.
• For Europeans, Romania & Hungary are a popular choice.

You will find below twelve popular locations for Dental Implants abroad. Among these, the top four dental tourism destinations, based on popularity among patients are:

While Mexico, CR, India, and Thailand may be popular already, there are other gems in this field. The following destinations also promise top-notch dentistry for international patients.

Can I Get Implants If My Bone Quality is Low?

Ideally, a good candidate will be:

• In good general and oral health.
• Have healthy gums and jawbone.
• Above 18 years of age.

But, bone grafting can be performed for those with low bone quality. However, it is not essentially an alternative for all. Your dentist will draw the best treatment plan for you.

Bone grafting: Artificial bone substitute is placed four to eight months before the implant procedure. It allows the graft to heal and increase the bone quality.

Types of Dental Implants

Dental implants can also be classified based on their structure:

1. One-piece implants: These are implants that have an inbuilt abutment. The abutment attaches the dental cap to the implant.

2. Two-piece implants: The abutment and implant come in a pair. The abutment has to be attached to the implant and is a separate component.

Dental Implant Procedure

Step 1

Under anesthesia, a titanium implant is placed into the bone socket of the missing tooth. The healing process called Osteointegration takes 3 months for the lower jaw and 4-6 months for the upper jaw.

Step 2

After it has healed, a second surgical procedure is required to uncover the implant, remove the cover screw, and place an abutment and crown on the implant.

Post-Implant Precaution and Care

Here are some tips for care immediately after your dental surgery:

• Eat soft, easy-to-chew food for a week.
• Rinse with water after each meal to cleanse the surgical wound.
• Do not drink hot liquids for 24 hours following surgery.
• Drink ice water for the first 24 hours.
• Use a new (soft) toothbrush after surgery.

Still Worried about Quality of Implants?

No medical facility can assure a 100% guaranteed result, back home or abroad. Now how should you trust your dentist abroad? The only solution is, to research well and make the right choice. This is where we come into the picture.

The dental clinics we recommend offer high-quality dentistry. Both, the clinic and dentists have international qualifications.

For example CIDC, Chiang Mai is JCI Accredited.^[8] Joint Commission International Bangkok International Dental Center “REF- JCI Accreditation – Ambulatory Care Program – Accredited Since 08 November 2012” View in Article Also, Goodness Dental, an American owned dental facility in Costa Rica has U.S. retired dentists.

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