Dental Implant Packages in Vietnam for Australians and New Zealanders: What a Package Should Include (2026)

For many Australians and New Zealanders, the search for a dental implant package in Vietnam begins with something very ordinary: a gap that makes you hesitate before smiling in a photo, a denture that never quite settles, or a quote at home that made you close the laptop and sit quietly for a while. You are not only comparing prices. You are deciding who to trust with your health, your time and your confidence.

A dental implant package typically includes several components, from the initial consultation and diagnostic imaging to implant placement, prosthetic restoration and post-treatment follow-up. Understanding what each package covers can help patients compare treatment options and make informed decisions. This guide explores the key components of dental implant packages, potential additional costs, treatment timelines and travel considerations, as well as the implant treatment options available at Elite Dental in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

That second part is where most of the confusion lives. The word “package” sounds tidy, but it has no fixed meaning from one clinic to the next. One quote may bundle the scan, the implant, the abutment and the final crown into a single figure, while another lists only the surgery and leaves everything else to be added later. Neither is necessarily wrong, but they are not the same thing, and comparing their totals as though they were is the quickest way to feel misled further down the road. The aim of this guide is to give you a way of reading any quote, from any clinic, so that the number at the bottom actually means something.

Key Takeaways

Look for itemisation, not the word “package”. Two quotes with the same headline price can include very different things. Ask for every item in writing.

The pricing basis depends on the treatment. At Elite Dental, a single implant is priced per implant, with the abutment and zirconia crown included. All-on-4/All-on-6 is priced per arch and includes implant placement and the final CAD/CAM bridge.

Some procedures are charged on top. Bone grafting, sinus lift and extractions are charged separately where needed, and so are items such as removing old implants or gum surgery, depending on the case.

Trips are part of the price. Implants usually need two trips, because they need months to integrate with the jawbone. Add flights, accommodation and time off work to any treatment quote before comparing it with a quote at home.

Aftercare belongs in the comparison. Ask what documentation, follow-up and warranty you receive for the time you are back home.

1. What Should a Dental Implant Package Include?

Think of a package as a story told in stages: you are assessed, a plan is made, the implant is placed, you heal, and your final teeth are fitted. A good quote follows those stages and names what belongs to each one. The table below sets out the skeleton, and the paragraphs after it put some flesh on each line.

Why each item matters

Your written plan. Everything else hangs on this document. A good plan sets out which teeth are being replaced, how many implants are planned, what will be fitted on top and what each stage costs, and it is agreed in writing before you travel. Ask for the name and background of your treating dentist at the same time. It is a small request, but it tells you who is responsible for your care and gives you something concrete to check.

3D imaging. Before a dentist can quote with confidence, they need to see what is happening beneath the gum. A 3D CBCT (Cone Beam CT) scan shows the volume and quality of your jawbone and the position of nerves and sinuses, which is how the team decides whether implants are feasible and where each one should go. A flat X-ray cannot show this in the same way, so it is worth asking which type of imaging a quote assumes. It is also why your plan and costs can change once the scan has been reviewed: the scan is what turns an estimate into a plan.

Every implant plan begins with a consultation and a 3D CBCT scan

The implant. An implant is a titanium post placed in the jawbone to replace the tooth root. Ask which brand and model will be used and whether you can have the lot number. Straumann, Neodent/Hahn and the major Korean systems are internationally distributed brands, so a dentist back home can usually identify the system and source compatible components when the documentation is clear. That documentation is what makes your implant easy to look after for years after the surgery, wherever you live.

The abutment. The abutment is the small connector that sits between the implant and the crown. Because it is easy to overlook, it is a classic place for a quote to look cheaper than it really is, so confirm whether it is included.

Temporary teeth. Healing takes months, and few people want to spend those months without teeth. For All-on-4/All-on-6 treatments and single implants in the aesthetic zone, the front teeth that show when you smile, a fixed temporary restoration may be provided to maintain appearance during the healing period, with timing based on your clinical condition and treatment plan. For anyone returning to family, friends and work after the first trip, this can matter a great deal.

An implant has three parts: the post in the jawbone, the abutment and the crown

The final restoration. For a single implant, this is the crown. For All-on-4/All-on-6, it is a bridge made with CAD/CAM technology and fitted onto the implants. The material affects both appearance and cost, so compare the material, not only the price.

Review visits. A review checks healing and comfort, and it is where small questions are answered before they become worries. At Elite Dental, reviews are part of your plan and remote follow-up continues after you fly home.

2. What Is Usually Charged Separately?

Even a thorough-looking quote can leave out the work that has to happen before an implant goes in. Extractions remove teeth that cannot be saved. Bone grafting builds up bone where the jaw does not have enough volume to hold an implant securely. A sinus lift creates room for implants in the upper back jaw, where the sinus sits close to the bone. None of these is unusual, and none is a sign that something has gone wrong. They are simply steps that some mouths need and others do not.

At Elite Dental, bone grafting, sinus lift and extractions are charged separately where needed. Depending on your case, removing old implants or gum surgery can also be added. Michael Turner’s first trip shows how this looks in practice: before his new implants were placed, old restorations and failed implants were removed and bone was rebuilt where it was needed. Preparation of this kind only becomes clear after examination and a 3D scan, which is why the plan is confirmed after the scan, and every item is itemised and agreed in writing before you depart.

Travel sits outside the treatment fee altogether. Allow for flights, accommodation, insurance and time away from work, which we come back to in section 6.

3. Is the Price Per Implant or Per Arch?

Once you know what a quote contains, the next question is what it is counting. The unit of pricing depends on what is being replaced.

• A single implant is priced per implant. At Elite Dental, the price includes the implant, abutment and zirconia crown.
• Several missing teeth are planned implant by implant, with the type of restoration set out in your plan.
• A full arch (All-on-4/All-on-6) is priced per arch. At Elite Dental, the price includes implant placement and the final CAD/CAM bridge.

Full-arch treatment replaces a whole arch of teeth with a fixed bridge supported by four, six or eight implants (All-on-4, All-on-6 and All-on-8). It is most often considered by people who have lost most or all of the teeth in one jaw, who have teeth that are loose and cannot be saved because of severe gum disease, or who would prefer a fixed alternative to removable dentures. Because it needs fewer implants than replacing every tooth individually, it is often a more streamlined way to restore a full arch.

For current figures, see the Elite Dental implant price list, and to learn how full-arch treatment works, read about full-arch implants (All-on-X).

4. How to Compare an Implant Quote From Australia or New Zealand

With the pieces laid out, comparing quotes becomes a matter of lining them up. A like-for-like comparison takes six steps:

1. Match the implant system. Each brand sits in a different price segment, so confirm which system each quote applies to.
2. Match the restoration. Compare the same type and material of crown or bridge.
3. Match the imaging. A 3D scan and a standard X-ray are not the same thing.
4. Match the scope. Line up abutment, temporary teeth, review visits and any preparatory treatment, item by item.
5. Match the stages. Ask how many visits each plan assumes and how long each lasts.
6. Add the travel. Include flights and accommodation for every trip, then compare the total with the quote at home.

To see why this matters, imagine two quotes. Quote A names the implant brand, includes a 3D scan, the abutment and a zirconia crown, and lists the review visits. Quote B shows a lower total, but names no brand, assumes a standard X-ray and leaves out the abutment and crown. On paper, Quote B looks like the saving. Line them up item by item and the picture usually changes.

The most common reasons two quotes differ are the implant brand, the restoration material, the imaging used and whether preparatory work is included. Asking about those four first will explain most of the gap, and it will also tell you a good deal about how openly a clinic answers questions.

5. How Many Trips Do Dental Implants Need?

Most implant plans use two trips, and the reason is biological rather than commercial. After the implant is placed, it needs months to fuse with the jawbone, a process called osseointegration. That healing happens in your body, so a longer stay in Vietnam cannot speed it up. The timings below are typical, not fixed, and your team confirms your schedule during treatment.

Before you travel: online consultation and preliminary planning. You share your general health information and existing X-rays or CBCT, and the specialist team outlines a provisional plan. It is a quiet but valuable step, because it lets you organise your leave and your flights with confidence.

Arrival: airport pickup and hotel. Elite Dental’s English-speaking coordinator arranges your airport pickup and helps with your hotel, so the first day in an unfamiliar city can be about resting rather than navigating.

Trip 1 (about 5 to 7 days): examination, 3D imaging and surgery. At the clinic you have a detailed consultation and a Cone Beam 3D CT scan to assess your jawbone accurately and identify key anatomical landmarks, and your plan is confirmed. Any preparation, such as extractions or bone grafting, is usually done in this trip, and the implants are then placed. Where appropriate, a fixed temporary restoration maintains your appearance, and a review appointment during the stay lets the team check your healing while you are still in Vietnam.

Healing at home (about 4 to 6 months). You return to work and normal life while the implants integrate. This is part of the treatment, not a pause in it, and it is covered by remote follow-up and your own dentist.

Trip 2 (about 3 to 5 days): review and final restoration. Once healing is confirmed, you return for a review and the final crown or bridge.

For a worked example from start to finish, read All-on-4 in Vietnam: Michael Turner’s Two-Trip Plan, which follows a first trip day by day.

Timeline of a dental implant plan showing an online consultation, a first trip of about 5 to 7 days, 4 to 6 months of healing at home and a second trip of about 3 to 5 days

6. What Will the Whole Trip Cost?

Because trips are part of the price, it helps to think in layers rather than a single number:

• Treatment, as itemised in your written plan.
• Two return flights for a two-trip plan.
• Accommodation, roughly 8 to 12 days across both trips.
• Local transport and meals.
• Travel and specialist insurance.
• Time away from work or family commitments.

Elite Dental’s English-speaking coordinator, airport pickup and hotel assistance support each trip and are provided at no charge for eligible cases, so ask your coordinator whether your plan qualifies. A simple spreadsheet with one column for the treatment quote and one for each of the other layers makes the real total easy to see, and it is the number worth comparing with the quote at home.

7. Aftercare and Warranty After You Fly Home

The months after your first trip are part of the treatment, and they are shared work. Your part is straightforward: keep the area clean with a soft brush, eat soft foods for the first one to two weeks, avoid smoking and alcohol, take medicines as prescribed, attend your reviews and have regular check-ups and professional cleaning, roughly every six months.

Elite Dental’s part includes:

• Full clinical documentation for your home dentist.
• Remote WhatsApp follow-up with your specialist.
• A manufacturer warranty on implants and restorations.
• Continuity of care with your home dentist.
• Priority scheduling if you return for a review visit.

8, Why Patients Choose Elite Dental for Implants in Vietnam

Elite Dental is a premium international dental group in Ho Chi Minh City, with a focus on full-arch implants, specialised orthodontics and aesthetic restorative dentistry. Treatment plans are built on evidence-based dentistry and the philosophy of “minimal intervention, maximum preservation”, which means the aim is always to keep as much healthy natural tooth as possible while achieving a result that lasts.

Accreditation. Elite Dental is the first dental clinic in Vietnam to achieve AACI accreditation, with a score of 95.33/100 under Version 2.1 for dental facilities, applied at all three branches. You can read more on the Awards and Certifications page.

Elite Dental AACI accreditation certificate for dental facilities, Version 2.1

Doctors. The team includes more than 30 specialists trained in France, Italy, the US and Japan. Complex implant cases are led by Assoc. Prof. Dr Tran Hung Lam, DDS, PhD, Chief Medical Officer, and THL Academy is a recognised Straumann Center of Dental Education. Meet the team on the Our Doctors page.

Technology. Planning starts with a 3D CBCT scan. Implants are placed using surgical guides, including a static guide and the DCarer dynamic navigation system, in a 7-SOP sterile environment that meets AACI standards. Final restorations use digital impressions from a 3D Trios scanner and CAD/CAM manufacturing. Many of Elite Dental’s implant patients are older adults, and the digital workflow is designed to make treatment efficient and comfortable.

Locations. Elite Dental has three branches in Ho Chi Minh City: 75 Huỳnh Tịnh Của, 51A Tú Xương and B0108 Galleria Residence (Metropole). Your coordinator confirms which branch your appointments are at.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in a dental implant package in Vietnam? It depends on the clinic, so ask for an itemised quote. At Elite Dental, a single implant price includes the implant, abutment and zirconia crown, and an All-on-4/All-on-6 price per arch includes implant placement and the final CAD/CAM bridge. Preparatory treatment such as bone grafting, sinus lift and extractions is charged separately where needed.

How many trips do I need for implants? Usually two, with about 4 to 6 months of healing at home in between. The final restoration is fitted after the implants have integrated with the bone.

Is the price per implant or per arch? Single implants are priced per implant, and All-on-4/All-on-6 is priced per arch. Check the price list for the treatment you need.

Can I get a quote before I travel? Yes. You can send your most recent X-ray or CBCT for a preliminary assessment and a written treatment plan and quote. The final plan is confirmed after an in-person examination and scan.

Will the price change after my scan? It can. Your plan and costs are explained before you decide and may change once your 3D scan has been reviewed.

Which implant brands does Elite Dental use? Documented, traceable brands, with manufacturer documentation available on request. The price list covers Korean systems, Hahn/Neodent and Straumann.

Are the coordinator and airport pickup really free? They are provided at no charge for eligible cases. Ask your coordinator whether your plan qualifies.

What happens if I need follow-up after I fly home? You can reach your specialist through remote WhatsApp follow-up, and your home dentist receives full clinical documentation. If you return for a review, you receive priority scheduling.

Next Steps

Whatever brought you here, the next step does not have to be a leap. Imagine the day, some months from now, when you sit down to a meal with people you love and your teeth are the last thing on your mind. Getting there starts with something small and entirely in your control: a conversation. You can look through the Elite Dental implant price list to see how treatment is itemised, read how full-arch implants (All-on-X) restore a whole arch, and follow Michael Turner’s two-trip journey to see what each stage looks like in real life. When you are ready, send your X-ray and the Elite Dental team will prepare a written treatment plan and quote for you, with every item set out so that you can decide at your own pace. If you would rather talk it through, call (+84) 28 7306 3838. You do not need to have every answer today. You only need to ask the first question.

References

• Elite Dental Vietnam. Dental implant price list. https://elitedental.com.vn/en/pricelist/dental-implant-pricelist
• Elite Dental Vietnam. All-on-4 dental implants: Australia vs Vietnam. https://elitedental.com.vn/en/all-on-4-dental-implants-australia-vs-vietnam-cost-quality-and-warranty.html
• Elite Dental Vietnam. How many trips does All-on-4 in Vietnam need? https://elitedental.com.vn/en/how-many-trips-does-all-on-4-in-vietnam-need-a-real-two-trip-case.html
• American Accreditation Commission International (AACI). Accreditation Standards for Dental Facilities, Version 2.1.

Please note: This article is intended for general information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Every patient’s oral health is different, so the most suitable treatment can only be determined after an in-person consultation and a personalised assessment by a qualified dentist.

Elite Dental: International Premium Dental Clinic, accredited by AACI (American Accreditation Commission International), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.