Prices: Price on request, get quotes from clinics. We haven’t found a verifiable, dated public price source, so we don’t quote a figure.
Short answer: A quote for the implant is only part of the cost. Bone takes about three months to grow around an implant (healthdirect (opens official site)), which can mean two trips, and Smartraveller warns that fixing a procedure that goes wrong can cost more (Smartraveller (opens official site)). The ADA advises elective dental care in Australia (ADA (opens official site)).
Risks and limitations to understand first
- The ADA’s position is that Australian residents should only seek elective dental care in Australia (ADA (opens official site)).
- Problems can surface months or years later, when you’re far from the clinic, and Australian dentists may struggle to repair work without full records (ADA (opens official site)).
- Some implant systems used overseas may not be compatible with those used here (ADA (opens official site)).
- Medical facilities and care in Vietnam are generally below Australian standards; foreign private clinics in major cities may still not meet Australian standards (Smartraveller (opens official site)).
- Medicare doesn’t cover treatment overseas, and your health fund may not cover dental work done overseas (Smartraveller (opens official site); ADA (opens official site)).
See dental implants in Vietnam for the full risks guide.
What affects the quote
- The number of implants, and whether you need a crown, bridge or full arch. See All-on-4.
- Bone grafts, scans, X-rays, and anaesthetic or sedation
- Crown material, follow-up visits and maintenance
Ask for itemised costs and item numbers so you can compare with Australian quotes (healthdirect (opens official site)).
Medicare and extras
- Medicare doesn’t cover most dental services (Department of Health (opens official site)), and doesn’t cover you overseas (Smartraveller (opens official site)).
- Your health fund may not cover dental work done overseas (Union Health (opens official site)).
- Standard travel insurance often excludes dental expenses unless caused by injury (Fast Cover PDS (opens official site)).
See health insurance gaps, travel insurance for surgery and medical tourism insurance.
Add these to any quote
| Cost | Notes |
|---|---|
| Flights | Possibly two return trips. Price on request, get quotes from clinics |
| Accommodation | Major cities such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi or Da Nang. Price on request, get quotes from clinics |
| Time off work | Your own estimate |
| Insurance | See above |
| Follow-up in Australia | Aftercare in Australia |
| A buffer for problems | Revision and repair at home |
Use the trip budget planner to add it up.
Paying for treatment
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Full trip cost beyond the procedure fee
Even when a hospital or clinic tariff is later verified, Australians should add:
- Flights (return; sometimes a second trip for staged work or bridge delivery)
- Hotel for the fly-safe window your clinician documents in writing
- Companion costs, time off work, garments, medications and follow-up visits
- Buffer for delayed healing, extra nights or a revision trip (Smartraveller (opens official site))
- Travel insurance that may still exclude elective or planned-procedure complications - read the PDS (travel insurance for surgery)
Use the trip budget planner and trip cost calculator for non-procedure travel maths only.
How to compare quotes without “best price” claims
- Same procedure labels and the same inclusions on every quote
- Named clinician and facility on the consent pathway
- Revision or remake policy in writing
- Total trip maths, not procedure-only marketing figures
- Soften “cheapest country” or “best country” searches - compare credentials, aftercare and risk, not inducements
We only publish AUD figures that sit in our verified price table with a source and access date. If status is pending, this page shows Price on request, get quotes from clinics.
Methodology note
We only publish AUD figures present in our verified price table with source URL and access date. Empty or pending rows show Price on request, get quotes from clinics. FX converts, when used elsewhere on this site, cite RBA indicative rates and must be rechecked on publish day. This page does not invent package discounts, holiday inducements or “cheapest country” crowns.
Related tools (non-procedure trip maths only): trip cost calculator · currency converter · savings calculator (educational; not a quote).
Guides: choosing a surgeon · questions to ask · complications overseas · aftercare in Australia · flying after surgery.
Frequently asked questions
How much do dental implants cost in Vietnam?
We only publish verified, dated prices. Price on request, get quotes from clinics.
Will Medicare pay for implants in Vietnam?
No. Medicare doesn’t cover most dental services and doesn’t cover you overseas.
Will my extras cover pay?
Your fund may not cover dental work done overseas. Ask your fund with item numbers from your quote.
Does travel insurance cover implant problems?
Standard policies often exclude dental expenses unless caused by injury.
Why budget for two trips?
Bone takes about three months to grow around an implant.
What should be in a written quote?
Itemised clinician and facility fees, anaesthetic, stay length, inclusions and exclusions, revision or remake policy, and what happens if you need a longer stay.
Why does the full trip cost matter more than the procedure fee?
Flights, hotel for the fly-safe window, companion costs, time off work, insurance and a revision buffer often exceed a low procedure-only figure (Smartraveller (opens official site)).
Does this site pick a best or cheapest country?
No. We soften those anchors. Compare named credentials, facility checks, aftercare at home and total trip maths.
Sources
All accessed 24 October 2026.
- healthdirect, Dental implant: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/dental-implant
- healthdirect, Guide to dental procedures: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/guide-to-dental-procedures
- Australian Dental Association, Policy Statement 2.2.6: Elective overseas dental treatment: https://ada.org.au/policy-statement-2-2-6-elective-overseas-dental-treatment
- Smartraveller, Going overseas for a medical procedure: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/travel-essentials/travel-health/medical-tourism
- Smartraveller, Medical tourism: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/medical-tourism
- Smartraveller, Vietnam: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/vietnam
- Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, What Medicare covers: https://www.health.gov.au/topics/medicare/about/what-medicare-covers
- Union Health, Am I covered whilst travelling overseas?: https://unionhealth.com.au/faqs/manage-my-cover/travelling-overseas
- Fast Cover, PDS Benefit 2: https://fastcover.com.au/pds/current/benefits/benefit-2-overseas-emergency-medical-and-hospital-expenses
- Moneysmart, Personal loans: https://moneysmart.gov.au/loans/personal-loans
Disclaimer: The information on medicaltourism.com.au is general in nature. It isn’t medical, legal, financial or insurance advice and doesn’t take your personal circumstances into account. Talk to a registered health practitioner before deciding on any procedure. See our editorial policy, medical disclaimer and how we make money.