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All-on-4: Vietnam vs Thailand — 2026 AUD comparison

Picasso All-on-4 from AUD 7,060–12,435/arch vs Bangkok top-tier AUD 12,000–20,000/arch. 2026 comparison for Australian patients.

All-on-4 is one of the most price-sensitive dental tourism procedures because the AU benchmark price is so high — AUD 23,000–38,000 per arch. Picasso Dental Clinic in Ho Chi Minh City offers All-on-4 at AUD 7,060–12,435 per arch, while Bangkok's top-tier facilities sit at AUD 12,000–20,000 per arch. Both destinations deliver full-arch fixed implant bridges that meet internationally accepted surgical standards. Thailand's premium hospitals are genuine alternatives with strong surgical teams. Vietnam's advantage is the larger price gap to AU benchmark pricing, transparent itemised quotes, and comparable clinical outcomes at Picasso. Either destination saves an Australian patient AUD 10,000–30,000 per arch compared to domestic treatment.

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Price comparison: All-on-4 in Vietnam, Thailand, and Australia

Provider tier	Per arch (implants + immediate bridge)
Picasso Dental Clinic, Ho Chi Minh City	AUD 7,060–12,435
Bangkok top-tier (Bumrungrad, BIDC)	AUD 12,000–20,000
Australian private clinic benchmark	AUD 23,000–38,000

Full-mouth All-on-4 (both arches) indicative totals: Picasso AUD 14,120–24,870; Bangkok AUD 24,000–40,000; Australia AUD 46,000–76,000.

The wide price range within each tier reflects implant brand, bridge material (acrylic vs zirconia), and case complexity including bone grafting requirements.

Flights from Sydney and Melbourne

Sydney (SYD) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN): 8–9 hours, direct on Vietnam Airlines and Jetstar Asia. Melbourne (MEL) to SGN: 8–9 hours. Sydney to Bangkok (BKK): 8–9 hours on Thai Airways, Qantas, or Jetstar. The flight time advantage is negligible between the two destinations for east-coast Australians.

Surgical protocol at Picasso

All-on-4 at Picasso is performed by an oral surgery team using pre-surgical 3D CBCT planning and printed surgical guides to ensure precise implant angulation. The immediate-load bridge is fitted the same day as surgery — patients leave with a functional set of fixed teeth. A definitive zirconia bridge is placed once osseointegration is confirmed, typically at 3–6 months.

Bangkok’s top hospitals operate to equivalent protocols. Both destinations use internationally recognised implant systems (Nobel Biocare, Straumann, Osstem) at the premium tier.

When to choose each destination

Choose Picasso, Ho Chi Minh City if:

Maximising savings relative to Australian prices is the primary driver
You want a dedicated implant-specialist team in a focused dental environment
You want to minimise total trip cost including accommodation (Ho Chi Minh City is generally more affordable than Bangkok)

Choose Bangkok, Thailand if:

You have complex medical comorbidities and want the security of a full hospital environment with on-site anaesthesiology
You are already in Southeast Asia and Bangkok is a convenient base
You have a direct referral from a dental professional to a specific Bangkok oral surgeon

Understanding the bridge materials

The bridge placed at surgery is typically an acrylic or composite “teeth in a day” prosthetic. The definitive bridge — whether acrylic, PMMA, or zirconia — is fitted later. Zirconia is the most durable and easiest to clean long-term. Always confirm with your clinic which bridge material is included in the quoted price and what the upgrade cost to zirconia is.

Frequently asked questions

Is All-on-4 surgery in Thailand or Vietnam safe?

All-on-4 is a major surgical procedure involving four implants placed into the jaw and an immediate-load bridge fitted the same day. At accredited clinics in both countries — including JCI-recognised hospitals in Bangkok and specialist implant centres in Ho Chi Minh City like Picasso — the procedure is performed by oral surgeons or periodontists using CBCT imaging and surgical guides. As with any surgical procedure, choosing a specialist implant team rather than a general dentist performing occasional implant cases is the most important safety decision you can make.

How long do I need to stay for All-on-4 at Picasso vs Bangkok?

Both Picasso and Bangkok's major implant facilities typically require 10–14 days for an All-on-4 procedure: pre-surgical planning, surgery and immediate loading, post-operative review, and final bridge fitting or adjustments. Factor in travel days and allow 14–16 days total. Some patients return for a definitive ceramic bridge 3–6 months later, though many complete the full bridge in the initial trip.

What happens if something goes wrong after I return to Australia?

This is a critical question for any All-on-4 patient. Picasso provides a written warranty and aftercare protocol that includes remote consultation and a designated follow-up pathway. In Australia, you would need to find a local oral surgeon or prosthodontist willing to review overseas work — not all will, so identify one before you travel. AHPRA-registered dentists in Australia can provide emergency care for implant complications; the clinic's aftercare documentation makes this significantly easier.