Dental implants
Dental implant cost - UK vs Vietnam 2026 (GBP, all 7 brands)
Full cost breakdown for UK patients comparing dental implants at home vs Picasso Dental Clinic Vietnam — all 7 implant brands, bone graft add-ons, one-trip vs two-trip model, and city-by-city UK benchmarks.
A single dental implant in the UK costs GBP 2,903–GBP 3,629 privately per tooth before grafting. At Picasso Dental Clinic Vietnam, the same procedure costs GBP 725–GBP 1,304 depending on brand — a saving of GBP 1,600–GBP 2,900 per tooth even after flights. For multiple implants the maths becomes compelling from three teeth upward.
UK private implant prices — 2026 benchmarks
These are indicative private market prices. NHS implant treatment is not available for standard adult cases.
| Procedure | UK range (GBP) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single implant + crown (standard brand) | £2,903 – £3,387 | No grafting; mid-range brand |
| Single implant + crown (Straumann/Nobel) | £3,145 – £3,629 | Premium brand; London upper end |
| Bone graft — small (0.5cc) | £387 – £580 | Per site; UK lab material cost |
| Bone graft — large (block/sinus) | £580 – £1,210 | Sinus augmentation at upper end |
| CBCT scan (if billed separately) | £97 – £194 | Not all UK practices charge separately |
| All-on-4 (per arch, standard brand) | £12,097 – £14,516 | Full-arch; fixed prosthetic |
| All-on-4 (per arch, Nobel/Straumann) | £17,397 – £21,774 | Premium full-arch |
London, Manchester, and Edinburgh practices consistently quote at the upper end of these ranges. Bristol, Leeds, and Birmingham typically sit 10–15% lower.
Picasso Vietnam prices — all 7 brands (GBP)
All prices below are inclusive of fixture, abutment, and ceramic crown placed at the Picasso clinic. Every quote is issued in writing before you commit.
Single implant (fixture + abutment + crown)
| Brand | Origin | Tier | GBP price | Fixture only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osstem | South Korea | Entry-premium | £725 | £522 |
| ETK | France | Mid-premium | £870 | £725 |
| Neodent (Straumann Group) | Brazil | Mid-premium | £870 | £725 |
| SIC Invent | Switzerland | Mid-premium | £870 | — |
| Nobel Biocare | Switzerland | Premium | £1,160 | £1,014 |
| Straumann | Switzerland | Premium | £1,160 | £1,014 |
| Straumann BLX | Switzerland | Premium+ | £1,304 | £1,160 |
→ Full brand guide, tier labels, and use-case notes: implant brands
All-on-X full-arch prices
| Procedure | Osstem | ETK / Neodent | Nobel / Straumann |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-on-4 | £3,623 | £4,348 | £6,377 |
| All-on-5 | £4,348 | £5,217 | £7,536 |
| All-on-6 | £5,217 | £6,087 | £8,696 |
Bone grafting at Picasso
| Graft type | GBP |
|---|---|
| Small graft (0.5cc) | £145 |
| Block graft | £290 |
| Bio-Oss 0.5cc | £232 |
| Sinus augmentation — closed | £203 |
| Sinus augmentation — open | £406 |
| GBR membrane (Bio-Gide, medium) | £348 |
UK bone graft costs are typically 2–4× the Picasso equivalent, which means the saving on grafting alone can offset a significant portion of travel.
One-trip vs two-trip cost model
The most common question UK patients ask: “Do I need to come back?”
For most single-implant cases the answer is yes — two trips are needed:
- Trip 1: Extraction (if required), CBCT, placement of the implant fixture, and fitting of a temporary restoration. Duration: 3–5 days.
- Trip 2 (3–6 months later): Abutment placement and final crown. Duration: 2–3 days.
Immediate loading (one trip) is possible if:
- Bone density and volume qualify on CBCT assessment
- Straumann BLX protocol is used
- No extraction site healing is required (existing edentulous site)
For All-on-4 and All-on-6, same-day provisional arches are standard — many patients complete the full treatment in one 10–14-day stay.
Modelling the true cost: example for 3 teeth
| Line item | UK (3 × Straumann) | Vietnam 3 × Osstem | Vietnam 3 × Straumann |
|---|---|---|---|
| Implants | £9,435 | £2,175 | £3,480 |
| Bone graft (1 site) | £580 | £145 | £145 |
| CBCT | £145 | Included | Included |
| Return flights (London–Hanoi) | — | £580 | £580 |
| Accommodation (7 nights × 2 trips) | — | £700 | £700 |
| Travel insurance | — | £90 | £90 |
| Total | ~£10,160 | ~£3,690 | ~£4,995 |
| Saving vs UK | — | £6,470 | £5,165 |
Flight and accommodation figures are indicative mid-range estimates. Actual costs vary by departure city and trip timing.
When the savings are largest
Dental tourism for implants is most cost-effective when:
- Three or more implants are needed — the per-tooth saving compounds and the fixed travel cost is spread across more procedures.
- Full-arch treatment (All-on-4 / All-on-6) is required — UK costs of £12,097–£21,774 per arch vs Picasso’s £3,623–£8,696.
- Bone grafting is required at multiple sites — UK grafting is disproportionately expensive relative to the procedure cost.
- Premium brands matter to you — Straumann at Picasso (£1,160) vs Straumann in London (£3,145+) shows the brand premium is in the UK dentist’s overheads, not the implant itself.
When staying in the UK makes more sense
Honest guidance from the Plan:
- Single tooth, no graft, straightforward case — the GBP 2,400 saving may not justify two return trips, two leave requests, and the recovery management abroad.
- Medical complexity — if you take anticoagulants, have poorly controlled diabetes, or have had bisphosphonate treatment, discuss with your UK dentist before any overseas implant placement.
- Extreme anxiety — implant placement under IV sedation is easier to manage at a practice you can visit repeatedly. Picasso does offer sedation but remote follow-up is harder.
- NHS waiting list position — if you are on an NHS oral surgery list for an extraction, completing that first before any overseas work simplifies the pathway.
City-by-city UK price context
| UK city | Typical single implant (GBP) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| London | £3,145 – £3,629 | Highest prices nationally; premium brand standard |
| Edinburgh / Glasgow | £2,903 – £3,387 | Scottish private market slightly below London |
| Manchester | £2,758 – £3,145 | Competitive market; mid-range common |
| Birmingham | £2,710 – £3,048 | Slightly below Manchester average |
| Bristol / Leeds | £2,710 – £3,048 | Regional average |
| Brighton / Southampton | £2,855 – £3,290 | South-east premium over Midlands |
Each of these cities has a corresponding page with local NHS context and specific departure routes to Hanoi: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Bristol, Leeds.
What your Picasso quote includes
Every written GBP quote from Picasso states:
- Implant brand and system by name
- Whether bone grafting is included or itemised separately
- Crown material (zirconia, Emax, or porcelain fused to titanium)
- Whether CBCT is included in the assessment fee
- The treatment timeline — placement date and crown date
This documentation is also what UK dentists need to service the implant later. See implant brands for the full documentation pack.
Related pages
- All-on-4 — full cost and procedure guide
- All-on-6
- Single-tooth implant guide
- Implant brands — all 7 systems with GBP prices
- Full GBP price list
- Vietnam vs Turkey for dental implants
- Vietnam vs Thailand for dental implants
Request a free GBP quote — upload your OPG or CBCT scan for a treatment-specific estimate with brand options.