Are dental implant prices the same across Australian cities?

No — significant variation. Sydney and Melbourne CBD prosthodontic and specialist oral surgery practices quote AUD 6,000–8,000 per implant. Regional and suburban general dentists are often AUD 4,500–6,000. Private health fund rebates and specialist vs general dentist fees drive much of the variation. The Picasso price is the same regardless of your city.

What is not included in the Picasso implant price?

The combo price (AUD 1,410–2,540) covers fixture, abutment, and final crown. It does not include: extractions (AUD 55–115), bone grafting (AUD 225–845), sinus augmentation (AUD 395–790), CBCT scan (AUD 33), or OPG X-ray (AUD 33). These are identified from your pre-travel imaging and quoted in the written plan before you fly.

How does private health fund work with overseas dental treatment?

You can claim private health fund rebates for dental treatment received overseas by submitting itemised invoices with Australian item codes on return to Australia. Picasso provides invoices with relevant item codes. Your fund assesses the claim against your annual major dental limit. The rebate is the same whether treatment was done in Sydney or Vietnam — the fund pays based on the treatment, not the location.

What if the implant fails after I return to Australia?

Implant failure is uncommon but possible. Picasso's warranty covers manufacturing defects and integration failure. If a problem occurs after return to Australia, contact Picasso first — the team will assess remotely and advise whether a return trip is necessary. For acute issues (pain, mobility), see an AHPRA-registered dentist or oral surgeon immediately and call 000 if there is a medical emergency.

Does travel insurance cover dental complications?

Standard travel insurance does not cover elective dental treatment complications — only emergency dental treatment that was not pre-existing. Consider medical travel insurance that covers dental complications if you are travelling for implant surgery. Confirm with your insurer before departure.

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Dental implant cost: Australia vs Vietnam 2026 — full AUD breakdown

Full AUD cost comparison for dental implants — Picasso Dental Clinic Vietnam vs Australian private clinics. All 7 implant brands, bone graft costs, private health fund rebates, and city-by-city AU benchmarks.

A single dental implant costs AUD 1,410–2,540 at Picasso Dental Clinic Vietnam (all-inclusive fixture, abutment, and crown) versus AUD 5,000–8,000 at Australian private clinics for the equivalent. For multiple implants or full-arch cases, the absolute saving is AUD 10,000–60,000+. The clinician is Dr. Tran Thanh Phong — 15,000+ implants since 2001, Nobel Biocare's clinical representative in Vietnam since 2007.

All 7 implant brands — AUD price comparison

Brand	Picasso combo (AUD)	Origin	AU private equiv (AUD)	Saving per implant
Osstem	AUD 1,410	South Korea	AUD 5,000–6,500	AUD 3,590–5,090
ETK	AUD 1,700	France	AUD 5,000–6,500	AUD 3,300–4,800
Neodent	AUD 1,700	Brazil	AUD 5,000–6,500	AUD 3,300–4,800
SIC	AUD 1,700	Switzerland	AUD 5,500–7,000	AUD 3,800–5,300
Nobel Biocare	AUD 2,260	Switzerland	AUD 6,500–8,000	AUD 4,240–5,740
Straumann	AUD 2,260	Switzerland	AUD 6,500–8,000	AUD 4,240–5,740
Straumann BLX	AUD 2,540	Switzerland	AUD 7,000–9,000	AUD 4,460–6,460

Australian private implant cost benchmarks

AU setting	Single implant combo (AUD)
Sydney / Melbourne CBD specialist	AUD 6,500 – AUD 8,000+
AU general dentist (major city)	AUD 5,000 – AUD 7,000
Regional / suburban AU dentist	AUD 4,500 – AUD 6,000

Bone grafting costs (AUD) — disclosed before travel

Procedure	Picasso (AUD)	AU private (AUD)
Bone graft 0.25cc	AUD 225	AUD 800–1,500
Bone graft 0.5cc	AUD 285	AUD 1,000–2,000
Bio-Oss graft 0.5cc	AUD 450	AUD 1,200–2,500
Sinus augmentation — closed	AUD 395	AUD 2,000–4,000
Sinus augmentation — open	AUD 790	AUD 3,500–6,000
GBR membrane (collagen)	AUD 170	AUD 500–1,500

Approximately 30–40% of implant patients need some bone work. All bone grafting is identified from your pre-travel OPG or CBCT and quoted in advance.

Private health fund rebates — item codes

Item code	Description	Typical rebate
684	Implant surgical placement	AUD 300–800 (policy-dependent)
688	Implant crown	AUD 200–500 (policy-dependent)
022	OPG panoramic X-ray	AUD 30–60
072	CBCT scan	AUD 50–150

You can claim Picasso invoices on return to Australia. Keep all receipts itemised with the above codes. Major dental annual limits typically range from AUD 1,000–3,000 per person on mid-tier extras policies.

All-in comparison — multiple implant cases

2 Osstem implants + return flights

Line item	Picasso Vietnam (AUD)	AU private (AUD)
2 × Osstem combos	AUD 2,820	AUD 12,000
CBCT scan	AUD 33	AUD 500
Return flights SYD–HCMC	AUD 1,100	n/a
8 nights accommodation	AUD 620	n/a
Total	AUD 4,573	AUD 12,500
Saving	~AUD 7,927	—

4 Osstem implants + return flights

Line item	Picasso Vietnam (AUD)	AU private (AUD)
4 × Osstem combos	AUD 5,640	AUD 24,000
CBCT scan	AUD 33	AUD 500
Return flights SYD–HCMC	AUD 1,100	n/a
10 nights accommodation	AUD 780	n/a
Total	AUD 7,553	AUD 24,500
Saving	~AUD 16,947	—

Dr. Tran Thanh Phong — credentials

15,000+ implants placed since 2001
Approximately 600 implants per year
1,000+ All-on-4 cases since 2010
First Vietnamese dentist to perform immediate loading
Loma Linda University trained (2010)
Nobel Biocare clinical representative in Vietnam since 2007

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