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Dental implants

Single tooth implant - replace one missing tooth

Single dental implants for UK patients at Picasso Vietnam — all 7 brands with GBP pricing, one-trip feasibility guide, bone graft cost disclosure, and UK vs Vietnam cost comparison.

A single tooth implant at Picasso Dental Clinic replaces one missing tooth with a titanium fixture, abutment, and ceramic crown. All-in combo prices range from GBP 725 (Osstem) to GBP 1,304 (Straumann BLX). UK private practice typically charges GBP 2,500–4,000 for the equivalent. One-trip immediate loading is possible in select cases; most patients require two trips separated by 3–6 months for standard osseointegration.

All 7 implant brands at Picasso — single tooth pricing

BrandOriginSingle implant comboFixture onlyClinical tier
OsstemSouth KoreaGBP 725GBP 522Standard — most widely used at Picasso
ETKFranceGBP 870GBP 725Mid-tier
NeodentBrazil (Straumann Group)GBP 870GBP 725Mid-tier
SICSwitzerlandGBP 870—Mid-tier
Nobel BiocareSwitzerlandGBP 1,160GBP 1,014Premium — complex cases, full-arch
StraumannSwitzerlandGBP 1,160GBP 1,014Premium — world’s #1 by volume
Straumann BLXSwitzerlandGBP 1,304GBP 1,160Premium tapered — immediate loading protocol

Combo package includes: implant fixture + abutment + ceramic crown.

Brand selection is based on clinical assessment — bone density, case complexity, and patient preference. All brands are available for single-tooth cases; the CBCT scan informs the appropriate choice.

UK vs Picasso cost comparison — single implant

ItemUK private practicePicasso Vietnam
Osstem-equivalent implantGBP 2,500–3,000GBP 725
Nobel Biocare equivalentGBP 3,000–4,000GBP 1,160
CBCT scanGBP 150–350GBP 17
Bone graft (if needed, 0.5cc)GBP 500–1,000GBP 145
Return flights to Vietnam—GBP 700–1,100
Accommodation (8 nights)—GBP 320–640

Net saving estimate (Osstem, no graft): GBP 725 + GBP 900 travel = GBP 1,625 all-in vs GBP 2,500–3,000 UK = GBP 875–1,375 saved.

Net saving estimate (Straumann, no graft): GBP 1,160 + GBP 900 travel = GBP 2,060 all-in vs GBP 3,000–4,000 UK = GBP 940–1,940 saved.

The saving is real but modest for a single implant. It becomes compelling when combined with other treatments — see below.

When a single implant in Vietnam makes financial sense

The economics improve substantially when any of the following apply:

  • You need 2–4 implants in the same treatment plan — travel cost is shared
  • You are combining implants with veneers or crowns — a very common combination
  • You specifically want Straumann or Nobel Biocare components at a fraction of UK pricing
  • You are already planning to visit Vietnam and the implant adds minimal incremental cost
  • UK quotes have exceeded GBP 3,000 for a standard implant

Break-even point: If your UK quote is below GBP 2,500 and you need only one implant, the financial case is borderline. We will tell you this honestly in your quote response.

When to have the implant in the UK

  • One tooth, no other work needed, UK quote under GBP 2,500
  • Complex medical history requiring close monitoring by a local specialist
  • Active bone disease or radiation history to the jaw — these require specialist workup
  • You cannot commit to the 2-trip protocol that most standard implants require

The single implant procedure — what happens

Trip 1 (typically 5–7 days)

DayActivity
1Consultation, clinical photos, OPG panoramic X-ray (GBP 9), CBCT scan (GBP 17)
2Treatment planning review — brand selection, graft assessment, one-trip feasibility
3Implant placement under local anaesthesia
4Rest — swelling and bruising peak days 2–3
5–6Post-operative review; healing abutment or temporary crown confirmed

Gap between trips (3–6 months)

During osseointegration at home:

  • Keep the healing abutment clean with interdental brushes
  • Avoid direct biting forces on the implant side
  • Attend a UK dentist review 6–8 weeks post-surgery
  • Contact the coordinator if pain returns, abutment loosens, or gum covers it

Trip 2 (typically 2–3 days)

DayActivity
1CBCT or clinical review — confirm osseointegration
2Abutment placement and impression or digital scan
3Final ceramic crown delivery and bite adjustment

Bone grafting — disclosed before you fly

If the CBCT scan identifies insufficient bone volume, grafting is quoted before travel — not discovered on the chair.

Graft typePrice
Bone graft — 0.25ccGBP 116
Bone graft — 0.5ccGBP 145
Bone graft — blockGBP 290
Bone graft — Bio-Oss 0.5ccGBP 232
Sinus augmentation — closedGBP 203
Sinus augmentation — openGBP 406
GBR collagen membrane — mediumGBP 116

Grafts and sinus lifts are usually performed in the same surgical session as implant placement where anatomy allows.

The implant passport — what you take home

After placement at Picasso, you receive a written implant record containing:

  • Brand name, implant system, lot number
  • Fixture dimensions (diameter and length)
  • Abutment type
  • Crown material and shade code

This record is essential for your UK dentist and hygienist — it tells them which instruments are safe to use near the implant crown and which components are present if any future repairs are needed.