Dental implants
Dental implants from GBP 725 - UK patients at Picasso Vietnam
Straumann, Nobel, Osstem and five other implant brands for UK patients - transparent GBP pricing, CBCT planning, and global warranty at Picasso Dental Clinic Vietnam.
A single dental implant with crown at Picasso Dental Clinic in Vietnam starts at GBP 725 (Osstem) and reaches GBP 1,304 (Straumann BLX), compared with GBP 2,903–GBP 3,387 all-in at UK private clinics - using internationally recognised brands, CBCT planning, and itemised GBP quotes.
A single dental implant at Picasso Dental Clinic, Vietnam, starts at GBP 725 all-in with an Osstem fixture, abutment, and crown. The same package at a private UK clinic typically costs GBP 2,903–GBP 3,387. The treatment is the same; the implant brands are the same international systems used in the UK; the difference is clinic overheads and lab costs.
This page explains how implants work, what they cost at Picasso across all seven brands, when bone grafting changes the price, how the two-trip structure works, and who should not fly for implants.
What a dental implant is
An implant is a titanium screw placed into the jawbone to replace a missing tooth root. After the screw fuses with bone (osseointegration), a ceramic crown is attached. The result looks, feels, and functions like a natural tooth.
The three physical parts are:
- Fixture — the titanium screw placed into bone
- Abutment — the connector between fixture and crown
- Crown — the visible tooth-shaped ceramic cap
All three are included in the combo prices below.
GBP price table — all seven brands
| Implant brand | Origin | Single combo (fixture + abutment + crown) |
|---|---|---|
| Osstem | South Korea | GBP 725 |
| ETK | France | GBP 870 |
| Neodent | Brazil / Straumann Group | GBP 870 |
| SIC | Switzerland | GBP 870 |
| Nobel Biocare | Switzerland | GBP 1,160 |
| Straumann | Switzerland | GBP 1,160 |
| Straumann BLX | Switzerland | GBP 1,304 |
Prices correct as at May 2026. Each quote names the brand, fixture reference, and crown material before you book.
Osstem is the most widely used brand at Picasso and is suitable for the majority of standard cases. Nobel Biocare and Straumann are recommended for complex cases, full-arch work, or patients who want the most widely distributed global support network.
How UK prices compare
A like-for-like single implant combo at a private UK clinic runs GBP 2,903–GBP 3,387 in most major cities, sometimes higher in London. The detailed breakdown is on /dental-implants/cost-uk-vs-vietnam/, including two-trip flight estimates and accommodation benchmarks.
Who is a good candidate
| You are likely a good candidate if | You should wait or seek UK advice if |
|---|---|
| You have a single missing tooth in good bone | You have uncontrolled diabetes |
| You have multiple missing teeth already restored | You are a heavy smoker with no plan to reduce |
| Your bone volume is confirmed by CBCT | You are on bisphosphonates (anti-resorption drugs) |
| You can commit to two trips or immediate-load criteria | You have active periodontal disease untreated |
| You have realistic expectations for healing time | Your jaw is still growing (under 18) |
CBCT (cone beam CT) is mandatory at Picasso before any implant placement. It maps bone volume, nerve position, and sinus proximity. Without it, a surgeon is guessing.
The implant protocol at Picasso
Pre-surgical:
- Photographs, OPG panoramic X-ray, CBCT 3D scan
- Medical history review — medications, bone health, smoking status
- Written GBP treatment plan with brand, component list, and trip structure
Surgical:
- Local anaesthesia — intravenous sedation available for anxious patients
- Flap opened, bone site prepared with surgical guide where indicated
- Fixture placed; healing abutment fitted; sutures closed
- Temporary crown or denture if needed
Healing:
- 3–6 months osseointegration — you return home, keep your UK dentist informed
Final:
- Return trip: abutment seated, impression or digital scan taken, crown fabricated in lab
- Crown cemented; bite adjusted; aftercare written and given
Dr. Tran Thanh Phong leads implant and full-arch cases at Picasso. He has placed over 15,000 implants since 2001, including more than 1,000 All-on-4 cases, and has been a Nobel Biocare clinical representative in Vietnam since 2007.
When bone grafting is needed
Bone loss occurs after a tooth is missing for more than a few months. If the CBCT shows insufficient volume, grafting adds bone before or at placement.
| Graft type | Indicative GBP cost |
|---|---|
| Small graft (0.25cc) | GBP 116 |
| Standard graft (0.5cc) | GBP 145 |
| Block graft | GBP 290 |
| Bio-Oss block graft | GBP 435 |
| Sinus augmentation — closed | GBP 203 |
| Sinus augmentation — open | GBP 406 |
Grafting is declared in your written plan. There are no surprise additions on surgery day.
Two-trip reality
| Trip | What happens | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|
| Trip 1 | CBCT, extraction if needed, implant placement, temporary | 5–8 days |
| Healing at home | Osseointegration, hygiene maintenance | 3–6 months |
| Trip 2 | Abutment, final crown, bite check | 3–5 days |
Some cases qualify for immediate loading (provisional teeth the same day). Your plan states whether your anatomy supports it — not every patient is a candidate and the claim must come from CBCT findings, not marketing.
Budget two separate sets of flights. Use the annual-leave planning notes on /uk-guide/timeline/ to plan both trips around work.
Combining implants with other work
Most UK patients do not fly to Vietnam for a single implant alone. The saving is meaningful, but flights and accommodation reduce the net difference. The trip becomes more cost-effective when combined with:
- Crowns on additional teeth
- Veneers on visible front teeth
- Full-arch work (All-on-4 or All-on-6)
- Smile makeover treatments
See /pricing/ for full itemised lines.
UK follow-up after you return
Your UK dentist can:
- Monitor the crown and gum around the implant at routine hygiene visits
- Take a periapical X-ray to check bone level annually
- Tighten or re-cement a loose crown if needed
Bring home your implant passport, brand name, fixture reference, and torque spec. UK dentists can work with implants from Osstem, Nobel, Straumann, and other recognised systems. Full guidance at /follow-up-care-uk/.
Who should not fly for implants
Implants overseas are not right for everyone. Stay local or delay the trip if:
- You have active gum disease — it must be controlled before surgery
- You are immunocompromised or on chemotherapy
- You have severe bruxism with no management plan (night guard, bite guard)
- Your case needs coordinated surgical and orthodontic sequencing
- You cannot commit to two trips and the healing period between them
We will tell you this before you book, not after you arrive.
Next step
Upload your OPG or CBCT images at Free GBP quote. If you do not have recent films, the quote process explains what to request from your UK dentist. The planning response names a brand, a trip structure, and a total GBP figure.