Can I get an implant in one trip to Vietnam?

In selected cases with adequate bone and primary stability, Straumann BLX implants can be loaded immediately — the crown may be placed on the same trip. This is not standard for all cases. Picasso's CBCT assessment determines whether single-trip loading is clinically appropriate.

Do I need to take annual leave for both trips?

Yes. Trip 1 requires 7–10 days. Trip 2 requires 5–7 days. Planning two separate visits with 3–6 months between them is the standard protocol. Some patients time trip 2 around Australian public holidays or school holidays to minimise annual leave use.

What do I do between day 1 and the appointment days?

Between preparation and fitting appointments there are 3–7 days of laboratory fabrication time. Most patients use this time to explore Da Nang, visit Hoi An, or rest at the beach. Recovery from implant surgery in the first 48–72 hours requires rest; after that, gentle tourism is appropriate.

How long after placement can I fly home?

Most patients fly home 7–10 days after implant placement. Air travel is not contraindicated after implant surgery — the main consideration is managing post-surgical discomfort on the flight. Bring prescribed pain relief and soft food for the journey.

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How long do I need in Vietnam for dental implants? (2026 guide for Australians)

Standard dental implants in Vietnam require two trips: 7–10 days for placement, then 5–7 days 3–6 months later for the crown. Full timeline guide for Australian patients including annual leave planning.

Standard dental implants at Picasso Dental Clinic Vietnam follow a two-trip protocol. Trip 1 (implant placement) takes 7–10 days. Trip 2 (crown fitting) takes 5–7 days, 3–6 months later. Total time required across both visits is approximately 14–17 days. Immediate loading with Straumann BLX implants may allow a single trip in selected cases.

Trip 1 — implant placement timeline

Day	Activity
Day 1	CBCT, clinical assessment, treatment plan sign-off
Day 2	Extractions (if needed), bone graft (if needed)
Day 3	Implant fixture placement under local anaesthesia
Days 4–5	Rest; ice pack; soft diet; suture check
Days 6–7	Healing review; discharge with aftercare pack
Days 8–10 (buffer)	Allow buffer for any adjustment; suture removal

For multiple implants, placements are done in the same session — 3 implants do not require 3 separate days.

Trip 2 — crown placement timeline (3–6 months later)

Day	Activity
Day 1	CBCT confirms osseointegration; healing abutment removed
Day 2	Final abutment placed; impression or digital scan
Days 3–5	Laboratory fabricating crown
Day 5–6	Crown trial fit, shade check
Day 6–7	Crown cemented, bite adjusted, photos, discharge

How to plan annual leave around two trips

Approach	Best for
Trip 1 in January school holidays, Trip 2 in July holidays	School teachers and parents
Trip 1 during Australian winter (June/July), Trip 2 in December	Works with December school holiday travel
Trip 1 on personal leave, Trip 2 extended over a public holiday weekend	Minimises annual leave on Trip 2

Vietnamese public holidays to check: Tet (late January–February), April 30, May 1, September 2. Avoid clinic closure dates.

Australian patients — practical flight planning

Trip 1: Direct SYD/MEL to Ho Chi Minh City (Jetstar, Vietnam Airlines) ~8–9 hours. Fly in 2 days before Day 1 to recover from travel. Book return flight for Day 10–12 (add buffer from Day 8).

Trip 2: Same route. Shorter trip — 5–7 days total including travel days. The return flight can be booked for Day 7–9.

All-on-4 timeline — longer Trip 1

All-on-4 (four implants per arch) requires more time than a single implant:

Day	Activity
Day 1	CBCT, assessment, plan
Days 2–3	Extractions (if needed)
Day 4	All-on-4 implant placement + provisional bridge
Days 5–10	Healing, bite adjustment, provisional modifications
Days 11–14	Final check; discharge with aftercare

Plan 14–18 days for trip 1 of an All-on-4 case. Trip 2 (final bridge) takes 7–10 days.