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Dante All-on-4 Upper Arch Straumann Ho Chi Minh City

Severely compromised upper arch with multiple missing and failing teeth, requiring full-arch reconstruction. Remaining upper teeth non-restorable; lower arch intact.

2 visits, Ho Chi Minh City

See what it cost

Published with the patient's permission. These are that patient's numbers, not a quote for yours.

After treatment: Dante All-on-4 Upper Arch Straumann Ho Chi Minh City

The result. The patient's own photograph.

AUD 15,000
Paid at the clinic
AUD 30,000
Quoted at home
AUD 15,000
Difference on this case, 50%

What the clinic charged this patient, against the quote they were carrying from home. Your own case will price differently, and only a clinic's written quote applies to you. Method and sources: the pricing research index.

The transformation

Before, and after.

The patient's own photographs, published unretouched.

Before treatment: Dante All-on-4 Upper Arch Straumann Ho Chi Minh City Before
After treatment: Dante All-on-4 Upper Arch Straumann Ho Chi Minh City After

All-on-4 Straumann upper arch, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

The case

The plan the clinic wrote.

All-on-4 dental implants for the upper arch using Straumann implants, with a full-arch prosthetic bridge as the final restoration. Phase 1: extractions, implant placement, and temporary prosthetics. Phase 2 (second visit): final bridge fitting and delivery.

The journey

How it actually went.

Dante had been putting off dealing with his upper teeth for years. Multiple missing teeth, failing roots, and a smile he had grown to hide. Back home in Melbourne, quotes for a full upper arch reconstruction with Straumann implants came in at AUD $30,000 or more. The cost made it feel out of reach.

After researching options, Dante travelled to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, where specialist implant teams work with the same globally recognised implant brands at a fraction of the Australian price. The choice of Straumann was important to him, and the clinic delivered exactly that.

Phase 1: Implant Placement

On his first visit, remaining compromised upper teeth were extracted and four Straumann implants were placed into the upper jaw. A full-arch temporary prosthetic was fitted the same day, so Dante flew back to Melbourne with a complete upper smile. The osseointegration period, during which the Straumann implants fuse with the jawbone, was allowed to complete before the final restoration.

Phase 2: Final Bridge

On his second visit to Ho Chi Minh City, digital scans confirmed full osseointegration across all four implants. The final full-arch bridge was fabricated and fitted to the upper jaw, completing the restoration. The result is a permanent, functional upper arch built on Straumann implants, the same Swiss-engineered system used in leading clinics in Melbourne, Sydney, and across Australia.

Total cost for both visits: AUD $15,000. The equivalent treatment in Melbourne: AUD $30,000+.

Treatment Summary

  • Treatment: All-on-4 dental implants, upper arch
  • Implant brand: Straumann (Switzerland)
  • Total visits: 2 trips to Ho Chi Minh City
  • Cost in Vietnam: AUD $15,000 (both visits)
  • Cost in Melbourne: AUD $30,000+
  • Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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Questions

What people ask about this case.

How much did this patient save on All-on-4 in Vietnam?

This patient paid AUD $15,000 for All-on-4 in Vietnam, compared to an at-home quote of AUD $30,000, a saving of AUD $15,000 (50%). 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 2 visits, Ho Chi Minh City. 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. Ask any clinic for its practitioner credentials, sterilisation protocols and implant brand documentation before you book. Patients receive all clinical records and X-rays digitally for their home dentist.

What implant brand was used in this All-on-4 case?

This patient's All-on-4 used Straumann implants. Straumann is a globally recognised implant system manufactured in Switzerland, with more than 10 million implants placed worldwide and over 50 years of peer-reviewed clinical data. The same brand is used by specialist implantologists in the United States, UK, and Australia.

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 listed clinics in Vietnam. On SmileJet 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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