Dental Implants in Thailand for Australians

While patrons from elsewhere around the world might have to take a long flight to Thailand to avail of its wondrous and affordable dental tourism, it’s different when it comes to Australia.

Australia is near Thailand, so travel costs are already cheaper compared to other places around the world. This makes Thai dental tourism even more affordable for Australians.

The main appeal of dental tourism in places like Bangkok, Thailand is the fact that even when travel costs are included, expensive procedures like dental implants are more affordable there than when you go local.

This goes double for Australians because their travel costs are even lower compared to the travel costs of patients from the U.S.A., E.U., or any other European nation or country from the Americas save for Thailand’s Southeast Asian neighbors.

What is Dental Implant Surgery Anyway?

Also known as endosseous implant or fixture, dental implant surgery is surgery to replace missing or lost teeth using a metal stud or screw implanted unto your jawbone itself.

This way, it could simulate the feel of natural teeth when compared to false teeth, crowns, or bridges. It has also arguably changed the way dentistry is done in the last 25 years because of how close it is to being a natural tooth replacement.

Availing of dental implants through dental tourism in Thailand might be the smarter choice in lieu of dental insurance coverage for the procedure. For one thing, Thailand’s medical and dental healthcare is equal or better to most first-world countries.

For another thing, it’s also worth going to Thailand for the procedure in case you want to go on a wellness vacation in one of the most beautiful and laid-back places on Earth full of western sensibilities mixed with Thailand’s local culture.

In other words, you can have a trip to Thailand for business and pleasure at the same time. It’s one of the few instances where you can have your cake and eat it too.

Affordable Prices for Dental Implant Surgery in Thailand

The prices for Australian dentistry are already quite fair in comparison to international prices when push comes to shove. It’s just that taking a short trip to Thailand can cut down such prices even more, especially in terms of the infamously expensive dental implants.

Who doesn’t want a bargain on top of a wellness vacation in beautiful Thailand anyway? Just go sightseeing in Bangkok then get work done at the center or proceed to places like Phuket and Koh Samui after the operation is done!

• Thailand Prices: On average, really cheap Bangkok implants cost AU$1,100 to AU$3,700 per tooth, while the best ones (like at Thantakit) end up costing you AU$2,600 to AU$4,200.

  Thantakit’s price range falls within the higher-than-average range yet ensures you’ll get professional-grade implant dentistry done to you with the fewest complications possible because it comes complete with warranties.

• Australian Prices: In contrast, the average cost of dental implants in Australia is AU$5,514 per tooth, so it’s also much more affordable than prices elsewhere but not as cheap as getting it from Thailand dental tourism.

  All-on-4 implants, on the other hand, can reach all the way to AU$20,000 and an extra AU$15,000 for implant-supported dentures. It’s still much cheaper to go to Thailand for All-on-4 route dentistry for AU$13,000 to AU$16,000.

  What does this mean for Australians? Instead of paying expensive world-class dentistry in the U.S. or E.U. for U.S. dollars or euros, they can get something more affordable but not cheaper (as in low-grade) from Thailand in Thai baht instead!

Why Thantakit’s World-Class Dentistry Trumps All Options

Meanwhile, at the Thantakit International Dental Center in Bangkok, Thailand, single implants vary in cost depending on the brand of the implant being used. The specific costs for single implants are as follows.

• Dentium: THB 65,000 (USD 1927, GBP 1484, AUD 2938, NZD 3231)

• MegaGen: THB 70,000 (USD 2075, GBP 1598, AUD 3164, NZD 3480)

• BioHorizons: THB 75,000 (USD 2223, GBP 1712, AUD 3390, NZD 3728)

• Straumann: THB 90,000 (USD 2668, GBP 2055, AUD 4068, NZD 4474)

• ZeraMex: THB 105,000 (USD 3112, GBP 2397, AUD 4746, NZD 5219)

Thantakit’s dental implant surgery is aided by a computer navigation technology named NAVIDENT, which should cost you an extra THB 8,000 (USD 238, GBP 183, AUD 362, NZD 398) but ensures amazing implant precision and faster turnaround times in healing.

All-on-4 implants also differ in price depending on the brand of implant. Also, ZeraMex and BioHorizons aren’t available as part of the All-on-4 package in Thantakit.

• Dentium: THB 340,000 (USD 10077, GBP 7761, AUD 15367, NZD 16900)

• MegaGen: THB 360,000 (USD 10670, GBP 8217, AUD 16271, NZD 17894)

• Straumann: THB 400,000 (USD 11855, GBP 9130, AUD 18078, NZD 19882)

The NAVIDENT computer-aided surgery navigation assistance in this instance costs only THB 7,000 (USD 208, GBP 160, AUD 317, NZD 348). In other words, you get a THB 1,000 (USD 30, GBP 23, AUD 46, NZD 50) discount for going the All-on-4 (and above) route.

The savings Australians can get from a Thailand dental tour to places like Thantakit Dental Center is even better for them because Thailand is so nearby.

An All-on-4 package deal should be enough to reconstruct most mouths that have lost most of their teeth. Just insert the implants in strategic places then put the bridges and crowns atop them for the best results.

Why Should You Avail Dental Implant Surgery?

You should avail yourself of the dental implant appliance because the metal studs serve as the artificial tooth root that connects the crown or bridges to the jaw. They’re placed in the empty socket of an extracted tooth.

They serve as the foundation of the false tooth (usually crowns) or set of teeth (usually bridges) on your mouth to replace your missing or extracted teeth.

This makes your prosthodontics less loose and firmer on your mouth, like real teeth. Furthermore, you don’t need to buy denture adhesive to keep your crowns and bridges in your mouth as you eat because they’re rooted to the jawbone via implant.

It’s less of a hassle to take care of “permanent” dentures compared to “temporary” or removable dentures you have to keep clean with a glass of water for later use.

You might be a candidate for dental implants if you’re dealing with the following.

• You don’t smoke tobacco.

• You’re unable or unwilling to wear dentures.

• You have a missing tooth or several missing teeth.

• You wish to improve your speech or ability to speak.

• You have no oral issues and have a perfectly healthy mouth.

• Your jawbone has reached full adult growth with ample density.

• Your jaw’s bone density is adequate enough to support implants.

• You’re willing to commit several months of your time to the procedure.

• Your jaw can undergo a successful bone graft in case it’s not dense enough for dental implantation.

• You don’t have any health conditions that can compromise the healing of the bone after implant surgery.

The beauty of availing Thantakit Dental Center implants in Bangkok is that it’s a gift that keeps on giving. It has loads of benefits, such as:

• The dental center accepts MasterCard and VISA for payment.

• There are no hidden fees. It’s the whole package plus NAVIDENT.

• You can pay for the procedure via any major currencies using the spot exchange rate on the date of payment.

However, in regard to discounts, here’s full disclosure on that deal. Not everything can get a discount.

• If you’re paying for the procedure using a credit card, you get no discount.

• If you’ve booked an appointment to Thantakit through agents, you won’t get a discount.

• Whether you pay with cash or with credit card, there’s no applicable discount to costs relating to medicine, CT scan, and X-Rays.

Replacing missing teeth with dentures, however, might be the only viable choice for senior citizens with missing teeth because dental surgery is too aggravating for them at their age. Some patients also lack enough jawbone for such implants to stick.

Australians should avail of dental implants in Thailand because of the huge savings they could get out of it even though they’re technically getting their implants at a discount compared to American prices.

The History of Thai Dental Implantology Is Linked to Thantakit

In the late 20th Century and early 21st Century, dental implants made way for more effective teeth restoration that perfectly simulated the function of natural teeth more than any other procedure available.

However, the history of implant dentistry in Thailand is also closely linked to the establishment of the Thantakit Dental Center and the Sirikrai Dentistry Family.

Established back in 1945, the Thantakit International Dental Center is one of the most advanced Thailand clinics around. It’s also the center that introduced implant dentistry techniques straight from the U.S. since 1973.

The second-generation owner of the center from the Sirikrai Family—Dr. Bancha Sirikrai—added dental implant procedures to Thantakit’s repertoire of services.

Furthermore, Dr. Bancha also founded in 1984 the Thai Society of Dental Implantology so that the practice of implant surgery could be taught to Thai dentists all over the Land of Smiles when all is said and done.

The inclusion of the fixture or endosseous implant procedure has allowed the Thantakit Center to become one of the go-to centers when it comes to world-class service.

This has also resulted in a boom of dental tourism in Thailand, particularly from people from the Western Hemisphere searching for cost-effective implants at the fraction of the cost without compromising on the quality of the surgery.

Thantakit has indeed developed into becoming the Pride of Thailand when it comes to dental implantology or even dental tourism when push came to shove!

Which Implant Procedures Are Available at Thantakit?

Because of how expensive implants are, you’re more likely to pay for it out-of-pocket when you avail of it locally because it’s not usually included with your dental insurance’s coverage.

Ergo, you should indulge in a Thai wellness vacation and avail of Thai implant services to make your trip to beautiful Thailand worthwhile in more ways than one!

The Thantakit International Dental Center offers the following services:

• Zirconium crown with a single implant.

• Zirconium bridges with multiple implants.

• Zirconia crown and Zirconium implants.

• Overdenture supported by implants.

• Sinus lift and bone-grafting procedure.

• Full-mount implants for dental reconstruction.

• All-on-4 implants with fixed bridge.

• All-on-5 implants with fixed bridge.

• All-on-6 implants with fixed bridge.

Bone-grafting might be called for in case you need more bone density for the implants. If your upper and lower jaw lack enough bone to support the implant, you might be disqualified from this procedure.

In turn, the number of implants placed in your mouth is also dependent on how big your mouth and jawline are. There should be enough jawbone to justify more than 4 implants.

Why Implants Might Be Your Best Choice

The implant dentistry of Thai dental specialists might be the best choice for nearby Australians wishing to mix the pleasure of a Southeast Asian vacation in paradise with the business of getting fully functional pearly whites.

• Thai Dentists are Experts: Since 1973, Thai dentists who specialize in implant dentistry (especially those trained at the Thantakit Center) should also specialize in surgery skills, tooth restoration skills, and how to plan implant surgeries.

• You Can Also Avail Other Services: If you have money to spare (which should be the case in light of Thai dentistry prices), you can avail of other services offered by the center, such as cosmetic dentistry and dental cleaning (prophylaxis).

• Multiple or Same-Day Sessions: Depending on the patient, multiple sessions might be needed for implant placement. There are also centers and clinics who do same-day implant surgery, even for All-on-4 (and above) implantation if the patient can take it.

• The Closeness of Thailand and Australia: Many Europeans and Americans avail of Thailand implant dentistry because of its cost-effectiveness even when taking travel costs into account. Australians regularly go to places like nearby Thailand anyway, so it’s simply cheaper for them including travel costs by default.

• Taking Recuperation Time into Consideration: Most of the time, multiple appointments are called for because the patient needs to recuperate first after surgery before proceeding to further implants or crown placement.

• Easy Pickup and Accommodations: By going the dental tourism route with Thantakit and other Bangkok dentist offices, you’ll get to avail of pickup at the airport or hotel for your scheduled appointment then, during your free time, you can see the sights and tourist attractions of the Thai capital.

Why Dental Implantation is Done

Implant dentistry is an amalgamation of science and art—form and function. It restores both your ability to chew with a complete set of teeth while at the same time completing the missing pieces of your complete (beautiful) smile.

It also combines the disciplines of dental surgery and tooth restoration together, forming the most natural fixed denture possible on your mouth.

It also has further benefits, such as preventing bone loss because extracted or missing teeth tend to result in tooth shifting and crowding to compensate for the extra space in your mouth, leading to a change in your jawline and form.

Dental implant technology has advanced enough to serve as artificial tooth roots that are anchored right into your jawbone.

Because the titanium or zirconium of these implants fuse with your jawbone itself (provided that nothing has gone awry throughout the procedure and bone-healing process), they won’t easily slip or dislodge compared to even your natural teeth.

They’re also more of a solid foundation for your fixed bridgework or dentures that depend on your existing teeth as their base.

Furthermore, the metals used for dental implants are unlikely to decay compared to your natural teeth that support regular bridgework.

Affordable Dental Implants in Thailand for Australians

Dental implant surgery involves missing teeth replacement that simulates the fitment and firmness of natural teeth by anchoring a metal post or stud directly from your tooth socket to your jaw. Unlike false teeth, implant-anchored crowns and bridges feel like natural teeth!

The main point of going on a dental tour in Thailand—aside from the opportunity of having a grand Thailand vacation—is to cut costs on normally expensive procedures like implant dentistry, especially if you have no insurance coverage for them.

Take better care of your dental and oral health to avoid needing to get implant surgery in the first place. Brush your teeth twice daily and gargle mouthwash from time to time.

Otherwise, avail of the best internationally trained dentists and specialists in Thailand at the Thantakit Dental Center and get some truly world-class implant surgery done to you.

Thantakit International Dental Center is Thailand’s longest established dental center. Situated in Bangkok, our clinic is renowned across the world as a destination for world-class dentistry, with most of our patients flying to us from Australia.

Get in touch with us today and get a FREE dental consultation!