How much do all on 4 dental implants cost overseas? Significantly more than you think.
14/12/2023
If you have missing or decaying teeth and your dentist has recommended All-on-4 dental implants as a treatment - there’s a good chance you’ll have subsequently researched ‘cheapest country for all-on-4 dental implants’.
And we get it - the procedure is a significant investment, and the thought of packing your bags, jumping on a plane for some dental tourism, to later return home with new teeth - for what’s promised to be at a fraction of the cost - is appealing.
That is until you come to the final bill - and we’re not just talking dollars…
In this article we detail the real costs of getting all-on-4 dental implants abroad, and it might just make you reconsider your overseas plans.
All on 4 dental implants cost Bali - let’s talk real costs.
Asian countries, and especially the beautiful (and cheap!) Bali, typically promise affordable dental implants. As an example - the result from searching ‘all on 4 cost bali’ (and Thailand) brings up $12,000-$16,000 per arch, compared with our costs ($32,000 per arch) may initially see you grab your passport and start packing. But don’t bolt out the door just yet…
At Green Door Dental, we’ve years of experience with the all-on-4 procedure, and we use premium materials to ensure the highest quality, efficacy and longevity for your investment.
Have you considered:
-To and from airport costs?
- Flight costs?
-Travel insurance?
- Medical insurance - and are you covered over there?
- Time away from work?
- Time away from family and pets (pet sitter/house sitter costs)?
- Rental accommodation costs (often cheap, but you will be staying there a while - up to four weeks)?
- Overseas transport costs - taxis, Ubers to and from the clinic, and tourist spots?
- Food and beverage costs?
- The return trip in 6-12 months’ later where you’ll need to do it all again?
These might not all be applicable, but most will be. The costs are starting to add up.
And what happens if it ‘all goes wrong’ in that ‘cheapest country for all on 4 dental implants’ you selected?
It can happen and it does happen. We’ve seen a number of failed implant procedures done overseas, and as you can imagine they’re not pretty, and there’s very little recourse other than starting from scratch.
Further to this, we oftensee these overseas outcomes because overseas dentistry has different medical standards and regulations, hygiene practices and materials.
In contrast, the Australian Dental Association industry body has strict rules and regulations to ensure the highest standards of dentistry are being practised here, for every procedure.
What do you know about overseas countries’ dental industries and their consumer protection bodies?
And, how will any language barriers affect you over there? Do you know how to ask for what you want? Or how to explain your medical history? These are all things to consider, especially if things go wrong, like infection, implant rejection, or worse.
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Book your implant consult to assess your suitability now.
- Rental accommodation costs - at least two weeks for planning, the procedure, healing, and then follow-up after healing
- Overseas transport to and from the clinic for appointments
-Second lot of return flight costs, shuttle transfers + travel insurance
- Rental accommodation - a few days
- Overseas transport to and from the clinic again.
“Okay, is there anything else I should know about the holiday?”
Yes. Please don’t consider getting all-on-4 dental implants a ‘holiday’ - wherever you end up going. This dental implant surgery is significant and so too is the healing process. Here at Green Door Dental it takes three days from implant surgery, to temporary bridge fitting, and in between (and likely afterwards) you’ll require soft foods, liquids and over the counter pain-relief medication for (minimal) swelling and bruising. Immediately after the surgical procedure you’ll also need someone to drive you home, given the twilight sedation.
If you're contemplating getting dental implants like All-on-4 overseas, please consider why they might be so cheap in the first place; the obvious and hidden costs when travelling overseas; how you’ll be supported during recovery, and what you will do if something goes wrong.
If you are overseas, you’ll require the same, so seeing the sights off the back of a Vespa, trying the local cuisine, and beach adventures shouldn’t be scheduled afterwards.
“One final thing - how come overseas dental implants cost significantly less?”
We are firm believers in the “You get what you pay for” adage. We can’t speak for the overseas dentists’ qualifications, experience and hygiene standards. Nor can we speak for the legitimacy of their reviews and the quality of the materials they use.
What we can say about our own all-on-4 procedure is that we’ve years of experience, and we use premium materials to ensure the highest quality, efficacy and longevity for your investment. Again, you get what you pay for.
In conclusion, if you're contemplating getting dental implants like All-on-4 overseas, please consider why they might be so cheap in the first place; the obvious and hidden costs when travelling overseas; how you’ll be supported during recovery, and what you will do if something goes wrong.
Here at Green Door Dental we offer payment plans for this important and significant investment, or you might be eligible to access your super early under ‘compassionate grounds’, to pay for your all-on-4 dental implant procedure. Please be sure to do all of your research, before making a decision, either way.
You can also book an implant consult with us where we’ll answer any questions you might have. Knowledge is always power!
