Dental implants abroad: an honest guide, and why Tbilisi
Travelling for dental implants can save most of the cost, or end in an expensive repair. This guide shows how to tell the difference before you book anywhere, what implants abroad really cost, and why we think Georgia with Swiss and German implants is the careful choice.
Updated · Medically reviewed by Dr Ketevan Mamulashvili, implant surgeon
- Single implant, fixture to crown
- £540
- All-on-4, per arch
- £3,340
- Full-arch implants
- Swiss & German
- Time allowed for healing
- 2–3 weeks
The short answer
Is it worth getting dental implants abroad?
It depends almost entirely on the size of your treatment plan. For a single implant, often not: flights and a hotel eat most of the saving. For several implants or a full arch, the difference runs to thousands of pounds. A full mouth on All-on-4 is £6,680 in Tbilisi against a typical £16,000–£28,000 privately in the UK.
- The country is rarely the problem. What decides the outcome is the implant system, the surgeon and whether the timetable leaves room for healing.
- Most horror stories share a cause. Rushed trips and unbranded components, not travelling itself.
- Do the maths first. Our calculator subtracts flights and a hotel from your saving.
Before you book anywhere
What to check before getting dental implants abroad
Whether you choose us or another clinic in any country, these six questions separate a good plan from a risky one.
Which implant brand, in writing?
Straumann®, Bredent® and similar have decades of data and parts sold worldwide.
Who is the surgeon?
A named, licensed implantologist, not “our team”.
Is the quote fixed and written?
Including what happens if you need a bone graft.
Is there time for healing?
Be wary of any plan that fits a full mouth into a long weekend.
Are healthy teeth being filed down?
Crowning sound teeth for cosmetic reasons is permanent damage. Turkey teeth explained
What happens after you fly home?
Ask how follow-up and any problems are handled before you book.
Prices 2026
How much do dental implants cost abroad?
In Tbilisi, a single turnkey implant starts at £540, a Straumann® implant with crown is £1,080 and All-on-4 is £3,340 per arch. Prices include the implant, connector, permanent crown or bridge, surgery and local anaesthesia. Typical private prices are £1,800–£3,500 per implant and £8,000–£18,000 per All-on-4 arch in the UK.
| Treatment | Tbilisi | Typical private, UK | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Straumann® implantFixture, abutment, zirconia crown | £1,080 | £1,800 – £3,500 | ~59% |
| All-on-4, one archFour implants, fixed bridge | £3,340 | £8,000 – £18,000 | ~74% |
| Full mouth, both archesAll-on-4 upper and lower | £6,680 | £16,000 – £28,000 | ~70% |
With us
How getting dental implants in Tbilisi works
Four steps, and one conversation on WhatsApp from start to finish.
Send your X-ray
A photo of a recent X-ray or panoramic scan is enough to start.
Get a plan and a price
A surgeon reviews your case and we send a written plan with a fixed total.
Book your flights
You book travel; we recommend hotels and arrange transfers and a coordinator.
Treatment in Tbilisi
Two to three weeks, with an English-speaking coordinator at every visit.
FAQ
Dental implants abroad: common questions
If travelling doesn’t make sense for your treatment, we will tell you.
Ask on WhatsAppAre dental implants abroad safe?
They can be, and the risk rarely comes from the country. Problems cluster around trips too short for healing, unbranded implants and treatment by unnamed staff. Choose a recognised implant system, a named licensed surgeon and a timetable that allows the gums and bone to heal.
How much are dental implants abroad?
In Tbilisi a single turnkey implant starts at £540, a premium Straumann® implant with crown is £1,080, and All-on-4 is £3,340 per arch. Typical private prices are £1,800–£3,500 per implant and £8,000–£18,000 per All-on-4 arch in the UK.
Is it worth getting dental implants abroad?
For several implants or a full arch, usually yes: the saving comfortably covers flights and a two to three week stay. For a single implant with no other treatment, flights and a hotel can absorb most of the saving, so it is often not worth travelling for one tooth alone.
Where is the best place to get dental implants abroad?
Georgia, Turkey, Hungary, Poland and Albania are all cheaper than the UK. The better question is which clinic, not which country: the implant brand, the surgeon and the protocol matter far more than the flag. We think Georgia offers an unusually good balance of price, quality and a calmer pace of treatment.
Why are dental implants cheaper abroad?
Mostly labour, premises and insurance. A Straumann® fixture costs a Tbilisi clinic roughly what it costs a London one: it is the same component from the same manufacturer. What differs is staff salaries, rent and professional indemnity.
Which implant brand should I choose?
Choose a brand with long-term published data and parts available worldwide, so a dentist at home can service it if ever needed. Straumann® has the longest track record; Bredent®, B&B Dental® and NTA® offer good value for single implants. For full arches we place Straumann® or Bredent® only.
How long do I need to stay abroad for dental implants?
Plan two to three weeks for full-arch treatment such as All-on-4, and about ten days for single implants or veneers. Some single implants need a second, shorter visit once the implant has fused with the bone.
Get an honest answer about your case.
Send an X-ray on WhatsApp. If travelling does not make sense for your treatment, we will tell you. Free, no deposit.
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