The journey
How it actually went.
Marco had been managing a deteriorating smile for years. Advanced gum disease, bone loss, and failing teeth across both arches had left him with limited options. Back in Houston, the quote for a full-mouth reconstruction with All-on-4 on both jaws came in at over USD $40,000. He started looking elsewhere.
After researching dental tourism options, Marco chose Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The city has a well-established network of specialist implant clinics experienced with full-arch cases for international patients, and Osstem implants, a globally trusted South Korean system used widely in the US and Australia, were available at the clinic he selected.
Implant Placement
Remaining compromised teeth across both arches were extracted and four Osstem implants were placed per jaw, eight implants in total. Temporary full-arch prosthetics were fitted the same day, restoring Marcos bite and appearance immediately. Osstem implants are one of the worlds most clinically validated implant systems, with over 10 million placements globally and a long track record in the US market.
Final Zirconia Bridges
Once osseointegration was confirmed, full-arch Zirconia bridges were fabricated and fitted to both the upper and lower jaws. Zirconia was chosen for its combination of strength, natural-looking translucency, and long-term stain resistance, making it the preferred material for permanent All-on-4 restorations.
Both arches rebuilt. Bite restored. Total cost: USD $20,000 in Vietnam versus USD $40,000+ in Houston.
Treatment Summary
- Treatment: All-on-4 dental implants, upper and lower arches
- Implant brand: Osstem (South Korea)
- Final restoration: Full-arch Zirconia bridges (upper and lower)
- Cost in Vietnam: USD $20,000
- Cost in Houston: USD $40,000+
- Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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