Dental implants
Single tooth implant in Vietnam — timeline and AUD cost for AU patients
Single dental implant at Picasso Dental Clinic Vietnam — all 7 brands with AUD pricing, one-trip feasibility guide, bone graft disclosure, and Australia vs Vietnam cost comparison.
A single tooth implant at Picasso Dental Clinic replaces one missing tooth with a titanium fixture, abutment, and ceramic crown. All-in combo prices range from AUD 1,410 (Osstem) to AUD 2,540 (Straumann BLX). Australian private practice typically charges AUD 5,000–8,000 for the equivalent. One-trip immediate loading is possible in select cases; most patients require two trips separated by 3–6 months.
All 7 implant brands at Picasso — single tooth pricing (AUD)
| Brand | Origin | Single implant combo (AUD) | Clinical tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osstem | South Korea | AUD 1,410 | Standard — most widely used at Picasso |
| ETK | France | AUD 1,700 | Mid-tier |
| Neodent | Brazil (Straumann Group) | AUD 1,700 | Mid-tier |
| SIC | Switzerland | AUD 1,700 | Mid-tier |
| Nobel Biocare | Switzerland | AUD 2,260 | Premium — complex cases, full-arch |
| Straumann | Switzerland | AUD 2,260 | Premium — world’s #1 by volume |
| Straumann BLX | Switzerland | AUD 2,540 | Premium tapered — immediate loading |
Combo package includes: implant fixture + abutment + ceramic crown.
Brand selection is based on clinical assessment — bone density, case complexity, and patient preference. All brands are available for single-tooth cases; the CBCT informs the appropriate choice.
Australia vs Picasso cost comparison — single implant
| Item | AU private (AUD) | Picasso Vietnam (AUD) |
|---|---|---|
| Osstem-equivalent implant | AUD 5,000–6,500 | AUD 1,410 |
| Nobel Biocare equivalent | AUD 6,500–8,000 | AUD 2,260 |
| CBCT scan | AUD 350–500 | AUD 33 |
| Bone graft (if needed, 0.5cc) | AUD 1,000–2,000 | AUD 285 |
| Return flights SYD–HCMC | — | AUD 900–1,200 |
| Accommodation (8 nights) | — | AUD 620 |
Net saving estimate (Osstem, no graft): AUD 1,410 + AUD 1,820 travel = AUD 3,230 all-in vs AUD 5,000–6,500 AU = AUD 1,770–3,270 saved.
Net saving estimate (Straumann, no graft): AUD 2,260 + AUD 1,820 travel = AUD 4,080 all-in vs AUD 6,500–8,000 AU = AUD 2,420–3,920 saved.
The saving is real for a single implant. It becomes significantly larger when combined with other treatments.
When a single implant in Vietnam makes financial sense
The economics improve substantially when any of the following apply:
- You need 2–4 implants in the same plan — flight cost is shared
- You are combining implants with veneers or crowns — a very common combination
- You specifically want Straumann or Nobel Biocare at a fraction of Australian pricing
- You are already planning to visit Vietnam and the implant adds minimal incremental cost
- AU quotes have exceeded AUD 6,000 for a standard single implant
The single implant procedure — what happens
Trip 1 (typically 5–7 days)
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| 1 | Consultation, clinical photos, OPG (AUD 33), CBCT scan (AUD 33) |
| 2 | Treatment planning review — brand selection, graft assessment, one-trip feasibility |
| 3 | Implant placement under local anaesthesia |
| 4 | Rest — swelling and bruising peak days 2–3 |
| 5–6 | Post-operative review; healing abutment or temporary crown confirmed |
Gap between trips (3–6 months)
During osseointegration at home:
- Keep the healing abutment clean with interdental brushes
- Avoid direct biting forces on the implant side
- See an AHPRA-registered Australian dentist for a review at 6–8 weeks
- Contact the coordinator if pain returns, abutment loosens, or gum swells
Trip 2 (typically 2–3 days)
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| 1 | Clinical review — confirm osseointegration |
| 2 | Abutment placement and impression or digital scan |
| 3 | Final ceramic crown delivery and bite adjustment |
Bone grafting — disclosed before you fly
If the CBCT identifies insufficient bone volume, grafting is quoted before travel — not discovered on the chair.
| Graft type | Price (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Bone graft — 0.25cc | AUD 225 |
| Bone graft — 0.5cc | AUD 285 |
| Bone graft — block | AUD 565 |
| Bone graft — Bio-Oss 0.5cc | AUD 450 |
| Sinus augmentation — closed | AUD 395 |
| Sinus augmentation — open | AUD 790 |
| GBR collagen membrane — medium | AUD 225 |
The implant passport — what you take home
After placement at Picasso, you receive a written implant record containing:
- Brand name, implant system, lot number
- Fixture dimensions (diameter and length)
- Abutment type
- Crown material and shade code
This record is essential for your Australian dentist and hygienist — it tells them which instruments are safe to use near the implant.