USD $34,100
Paid abroad
USD $20,900
In Vietnam
At-home quote
USD $55,000
Original estimate
Before and after
Before
After
Diagnosis
Generalised severe periodontitis with multiple non-restorable teeth, posterior bone loss from earlier extractions left unrestored, failing existing restorations, and a compromised occlusion. Anterior bone volume was sufficient in both jaws to support an All-on-4 protocol without bone grafting.
Treatment plan
The teeth in Linda's mouth had been failing slowly for years.
By her own admission, she had been kicking the can down the road for the better part of a decade. The temporaries kept getting longer-lived. The list of foods she avoided kept getting longer. Three consultations in the Phoenix area had each come back with a price between US$45,000 and US$50,000 for proper All-on-4 rehabilitation on both jaws. She walked out of each one without booking anything.
Her granddaughter, of all people, was the one who eventually sent her a SmileJet link.
The numbers, on paper
Linda submitted her records online, including a recent CBCT scan from her last US consultation. Within 24 hours she had a written treatment plan back from a clinic in Hanoi. Full-mouth extraction of the remaining teeth. Four implants per arch with tilted posterior implants. Immediate-load temporary acrylic bridges on day one of surgery. Final monolithic zirconia bridges four months later.
The all-in price, including flights from Phoenix, two trips, hotels within walking distance of the clinic, surgery, and all prosthetics, was just under US$21,000.
She showed the plan to her US dentist before booking. He looked over the X-rays and the proposed implant positions, told her the protocol was textbook, and said the only thing he could not personally vouch for was the lab work. She booked the flight.
The first trip
Linda landed at Noi Bai Airport on a Sunday. Surgery was Wednesday. The clinic did all the imaging, blood work, and consent paperwork in the two days before. Surgery itself ran a little under four hours, under IV sedation. The temporary bridges were fitted late the same afternoon.
'I expected pain,' she says. 'I had ibuprofen and a soft-food list. I never needed anything stronger.'
She stayed another seven days, ate her way around the city, and flew home with a printed care sheet and a WhatsApp number for the surgeon.
The second trip
Four months later she flew back for six days. Osseointegration had come along well across all eight implants. Final impressions on day one, framework tried in on day three, and the final zirconia bridges screwed into place on day five. Bite check, photos, X-rays, and out.
The bill
Linda's US dentist had quoted her US$55,000 all-in for equivalent work. Her two-trip total in Hanoi came to US$20,900. A saving of US$34,100.
'My grandkids think I went on holiday. The flights cost less than a few of those US consultations did.'
Frequently asked questions: All-on-4 in Vietnam: A Scottsdale Retiree's Full-Mouth Implant Story
Questions patients commonly ask after reading this story about dental treatment in Vietnam.
- How much did this patient save on All-on-4 in Vietnam?
- This patient paid USD $20,900 for All-on-4 in Vietnam, compared to an at-home quote of USD $55,000, a saving of USD $34,100 (62%). Dental treatment costs in Vietnam are typically 60 to 80 percent lower than equivalent private dental care in Australia, the UK, or the United States, primarily because of lower clinic overheads and labour costs rather than any difference in materials or technology.
- How long does All-on-4 take in Vietnam?
- This patient's All-on-4 treatment in Vietnam took 16 days across 2 trips (4 months apart). Treatment timelines vary depending on the number of implants, whether bone grafting is needed, and the healing interval between implant placement and final crown or bridge fitting. A SmileJet treatment plan quote will include a personalised timeline based on your X-rays and clinical photos.
- Is All-on-4 in Vietnam as safe as getting it done at home?
- Implant survival rates in accredited Vietnam clinics are comparable to Western standards. The Moraschini 2015 meta-analysis of 7,711 implants reported a pooled 5-year survival rate of 94.6 percent, consistent with outcomes published by US and European implant societies. SmileJet partner clinics are independently verified for practitioner credentials, sterilisation protocols, and implant brand traceability before listing. Patients receive all clinical records and X-rays digitally for their home dentist.
- What implant brands are available at SmileJet partner clinics in Vietnam?
- SmileJet partner clinics in Vietnam carry internationally recognised implant brands including Straumann (Switzerland), Nobel Biocare (Sweden/US), Osstem (South Korea), and BioHorizons (US). The specific brand available depends on the clinic; your treatment plan quote will specify which brand is recommended for your case and why.
- How did this patient find and choose a dental clinic in Vietnam?
- This patient used SmileJet to request a written treatment plan and cost estimate from verified clinics in Vietnam. SmileJet verified clinics are screened for practitioner credentials, hygiene standards, implant brand traceability, and English-language patient coordination before listing. The patient submitted dental X-rays and a description of the problem, received a written plan within 48 hours, and booked directly through the platform. The process is free and carries no obligation to proceed.
- Can you fly home after All-on-4 surgery in Vietnam?
- Most patients fly home 7 to 14 days after implant surgery, once the surgical sites are stable and temporary restorations are fitted. Long-haul flights (over 8 hours) are generally fine after the first week, provided there is no active bleeding or acute swelling. Your SmileJet clinic will confirm a specific travel clearance date based on your clinical progress. Patients are advised to carry a copy of their treatment records and the surgeon's contact number in case their home dentist needs to follow up.
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