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How much can I save when having dental implants & cosmetic dentistry abroad?
Why do treatments (implants and cosmetic dentistry) cost less in central Europe?
Do dentists in central Europe use the same materials and techniques?
Do you provide any guarantee for dental treatments?
What can I do if complications occur abroad or back in the UK?
When can my dental treatment start?
Do I get any help while I am abroad?
How much can I save when having dental implants & cosmetic dentistry abroad?
You can save approximately 50-70% on your dental treatment if you need dental implants abroad, crowns, bridges, veneers or dentures. We’ve created a couple of senario examples so you can calculate your costs.
Why do dental implants and cosmetic dentistry treatments cost less abroad?
In central Europe property costs much less and wages are also less than in western Europe. This means the cost of dental work, such as implants abroad, bridge and crown work, is half /one-third of western European prices. However, the quality of central European dental services is acknowledged as excellent all over Europe. This is why towns such as Budapest, Bratislava, Prague and Krakow are such popular destinations for dentistry abroad.
Do dentists use the same materials and techniques?
Our dentists and implantologist have more than 15 years of experience in treating patients. They are continuously refreshing and improving their professional skills by participating in national and international courses and workshops. Our surgeries are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, and the products of the best-known brands, such as Branemark dental implants, Ankylos dental implants and Cerec 3 crowns, are used by our professionals. We would like to invite you to a tour of our dental clinic abroad and on site labs.
How long do I need to stay?
It depends on the kind of treatment you need. Each case is unique; therefore, we recommend contacting us regarding this question. If we know what your specific needs are, we are able to tell you the duration of your treatment.
Estimated durations:
- Dental implant surgery: 1-2 days
- Crowns: 4-5 working days
- Bridges: 4-5 working days
Do you provide any guarantee for treatments?
We provide a guarantee on implants abroad and cosmetic dental work, which is in line with and in some cases exceeds International standards. In case of implant failure our dentist will replace the implant at no additional cost to you. More about dental work guarantee >>>
What can I do if complications occur abroad or back in the UK?
Complications are unlikely to happen, but rarely infections can arise even if the treatment was undertaken with proficiency and care. If this happens, we encourage you to contact us immediately and we will help you to find the most effective solution for your problem.
Do you accept credit cards?
All of the major credit cards are accepted at our clinic, without extra charge: Visa, MasterCard etc.
Are there any extra charges?
We do not charge for consultation, airport transfer, credit card payment, drinks at your dental clinic abroad – therefore the cost of your implant surgery or cosmetic dentistry is easily predictable.
When can my treatment start?
We can provide you an appointment and arrange your travel and accommodation within 1-2 weeks. If your case is urgent, we will do our best to solve your problem immediately.
Do I get any help while I am abroad?
Our English-speaking staff provide continuous on-going personal support. They will help to make your stay safe and pleasant, by supplying all the necessary information regarding dental work, travel, accommodation, and tourist programs.
Can I get an experienced dentist?
Yes, Smile Clinic Slovakia – Dental Holiday has been reviewed as the top dental clinic abroad. Our premier dentist, Dr. Marek Salka has been working with UK patients since 2006 and treats our UK and local patients. He has performed over thousands of dental implants, crowns and porcelain veneers. He has more than 10 years of experience in treating patients. Our dentists and specialists are continuously refreshing and improving their professional skills by participating in national and International courses and workshops.
What about the language? Will I be able to communicate in English?
Yes! The Dental Holiday staff speaks English as does Dr. Mark. Our staff will provide continuous on-going personal support. They will help to make your stay safe and pleasant, by supplying all the necessary information regarding dental work, travel, accommodation, and tourist programs.
How do I know the materials are good quality?
We use only the best quality products and will let you know before you arrive what products we will be using. We don’t use mumbo jumbo jargon or fast talking phrases to confuse you. If you are comparing our products to the UK please make sure you are comparing apples to apples, not apples and oranges. We’ll tell you about our products so you can make sure you have the same information from your UK dentist. Our surgeries are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, and the products of the best-known brands, such as Branemark dental implants, Ankylos dental implants and Cerec 3 crowns, are used by our professionals.
Where are you located?
We have two locations; Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia and Piešťany (Dental Holiday) located in the spa town just north of Bratislava. Piešťany is only about 45 minutes from Bratislava and sits on the River Vah. There are many parks with easy walking paths. You can enjoy our thermal waters and mud baths on Spa Island and have a sauna or massage at one of the many salons in the city.
Great, how do I get a quote?
Fill out a brief form and we will send your free quote within 24 hours. Get started on your new, amazing smile today. Make sure you provide us with as much information as possible so we can give you with an accurate quote. If you have photos, please include them as well.
One last thing…I’d like to hear about other patients experiences.
Of course, we have over 500 handwritten reviews on this site and Dental Holiday has a 97 percent satisfaction rate and as well as being reviewed as the top notch dental clinic abroad by the GCR.
Still have questions?
No problem! Just drop us a note below in the comments and we will answer you straight away.
To be continued with why choose a dental clinic abroad >>> and why choose us >>>?
Hello Daniel,
A few years ago I attended the clinic for two dental implants, with which I was delighted. I can’t remember the actual year or exactly how long ago it was but I’m sure you will be able to find out from your records. Two or three years afterwards, I had to return to the clinic as the implants had become loose. I introduced a friend to the clinic and he decided to have an implant, so I joined him on his trip for treatment. My implants have become loose again. However, I understand this to be caused by radiotherapy treatment I have recently undergone because I had neck cancer. An NHS specialist has agreed to treat the loose implants but he needs to know a few things, to which I am hoping you are able to provide the answers. He needs to know: 1) The name of the implant system; 2) The screw head configuration and 3) The size and type of the implants and when they were placed.
I would be so grateful for this information. I am sure you are busy but you were so helpful and efficient during my treatment with you.
Many thanks.
Tom Noonan
Hi Tom, sorry to hear about your cancer – certainly – I’ll ask one of my team to find it out for you right away.
Hi Terri, the number of teeth required in a full jaw makeover is dependent on many factors, namely your age and the health of the jawbone around the back of your mouth.
Typically this ranges from 10 to 14 teeth per arch – but with a wider arch, more dental implants are needed in most cases to support it. However, the overall “feel” and “bite” is much more stable and satisfying with more teeth on the arch obviously, and helps with eating.
Would you perhaps be able to send me a photograph of your current teeth & some ideas of what you’re after so that I can put a more precise assessment together for you? I’ll email you right now.
I am considering having full implants for top and bottom. Can you tell me the cost if this and do you extract my remaining teeth on the first visit? Also are extractions included in the cost ?
Thanks Lorraine
Hi Lorraine!
Yes extractions are included, and we can extract and replace the teeth immediately on the first visit, so you’ll not be without teeth at all, and in fact, go home after the first visit with a nice set of provisional teeth, so that you can get used to your new smile before we put the permanent arch of new teeth in a few months later when everything has healed up. Currently, we have just 3 types of pricing for this procedure depending on if you’re looking to replace 10,12 or 14 teeth per jaw. I’ll send you an email right now so that we can clarify this together so that you can make an informed decision on your new teeth.
I would like a consultation before deciding on treatment. Ideally I would like all on 4 implants but this would require multiple tooth extraction. I have several gaps where teeth have been removed and also crowns and veneers which don’t match at the moment Could I have a consultation and treatment in the same visit?
Hi Denise, consultations are always held before deciding on treatment in our clinic, however, to save an extra journey, many patients start treatment directly after the consultation. But there is no pressure to do so of course, and you are free to go back home to think about it if you like and return at a later stage. Does that help?
Hi I am thinking of having 2 inplants with one fales tooth on the end . I have a two week time frames can all this be done in the two weeks .
Dear Eileen, thank you for leaving a comment about the 2 dental implants that you need. Certainly, the implants can be placed within 2 weeks, and a temporary bridge placed during the healing time, which is around 3 months usually. Does that help?
Dear Koh, we very much focused on all brands of Straumann dental implants & some Ankylos dental implants, unfortunately we will not be using any different implant brand anytime soon.
Sincerely, Daniel
If I require 3 dental implants at the front and top what happens in between treatments as 1 half tooth needs removing, and treatments take 2 or 3 visits. Do you offer dentures.
Hi Andrew, in between times you’ll have temporary teeth there – we fit them on visit 1. The half a tooth would be removed or treated on visit 1 as well.
We replace dentures with fixed teeth, so no- we would never want to give a patient the uncomfortableness of something that now belongs in the dark ages. Dental implant supported crowns / bridges are the way forward. I hope that helps!
I’m considering all on 4. Could you tell me what the final teeth will be made from ie acryilic/ ceramic
Thanks
Hi Lee, the semi-permanent bridgework immediately fitted after the implant placement session on visit 1 are acrylic. This is to ensure that you immediately got home with a confident, working mile for the next few months while the healing takes place. Then on visit 3 we place the final bridgework – this is of course made from full layered ceramic (usually ziconia).
Does that help?
Hi. Do you offer sedation for nervous patients
Dear Nikki,
Thank you for your comment. We do offer general anaesthetics and also oral sedation, however, all our treatments are done under local anaesthetics. For more information please contact us via the contact form on this site.
I´m looking forward to hearing from you again
Kind regards
Nika
Hi
I am considering having full implants for top and bottom.
Not sure if 12 or 14 for each jaw.
Interested in ‘all on 4 or all on 6’.
Can you tell me the price of this please
Kindest regards
Terri