Dental Treatment Costs in Vietnam vs UK (GBP)

The most common question UK patients ask is simple: how much does it actually cost once you add everything up? This page answers that question, treatment by treatment, in GBP.

All Picasso prices below are taken from the May 2026 price list at 1 GBP = 31,000 VND. UK comparison prices are drawn from publicly available dental fee surveys and patient forums and represent realistic private-clinic ranges, not the cheapest outliers.

The honest break-even point

Before the price tables, the one thing every honest dental tourism guide should tell you: this trip does not make financial sense for everyone.

If your treatment plan is under GBP 1,935 the flight costs more than you save. A single filling, a cleaning, or one small crown does not justify the journey. Dental tourism pays off at scale: multiple veneers, a full arch, several implants, or a full smile makeover.

If that is your situation, read on.

Porcelain Veneers

Veneers are the most popular treatment among UK patients at Picasso. The clinic’s Portrait Sitting protocol means your case starts with a wax mock-up of your new smile, approved by you before anything is touched on your natural teeth. Emax Press ceramic is fired to 0.3mm, which is thin enough to require minimal prep on healthy enamel.

Warranty: 7 years on Emax veneers.

Saving on a 10-veneer case: GBP 4,355 to GBP 9,194 before flights. After a return flight from London (around GBP 726) and one week accommodation, most patients save between GBP 3,871 and GBP 8,226 net.

Full veneer guide and treatment details

Dental Implants (Single Tooth)

Picasso offers seven implant systems, from Osstem (South Korea) to Straumann and Nobel Biocare (Switzerland). All combo packages include the fixture, abutment, and porcelain crown.

Saving on a single Straumann implant: GBP 1,694 to GBP 2,580 before flights.

Note: some cases require bone grafting before implant placement. A standard graft at Picasso adds GBP 129 to GBP 484 depending on volume. You will be told upfront whether your case needs it.

Full dental implants guide

All-on-4 (Full Arch Fixed Teeth)

All-on-4 is one of the highest-saving treatments available in Vietnam for UK patients. Dr. Tran Thanh Phong has performed All-on-4 since 2010 and has completed over 1,000 full-arch cases. He was the first Vietnamese dentist to perform All-on-4 immediate loading.

Saving on a Nobel Biocare All-on-4: GBP 9,677 to GBP 16,935 before flights.

Immediate-loading All-on-4 cases can be completed in a single trip of 7 to 10 days. Standard cases that require staged healing may need a return visit 3 to 6 months later.

Full All-on-4 guide

All-on-6 (Full Arch, Six Implants)

All-on-6 uses six implants per arch rather than four, which increases the support surface for the prosthetic bridge. It is typically recommended for patients with good bone volume who want maximum stability.

Saving on a Nobel Biocare All-on-6: GBP 12,097 to GBP 21,774 before flights.

Full All-on-6 guide

Dental Crowns

A crown is a full covering for a damaged or root-canal treated tooth. Picasso offers seven crown materials from entry-level zirconia to high-strength ORODENT ceramic.

Saving on 4 Emax crowns: GBP 1,742 to GBP 3,677 before flights. For patients needing 4 or more crowns, the maths starts to favour Vietnam clearly.

Full crowns guide

Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening is often added to a veneer or implant trip rather than booked as a standalone visit. The saving alone does not justify flying to Vietnam, but as an add-on it costs very little compared to UK rates.

Full teeth whitening guide

Invisalign (Clear Aligners)

Picasso is a Platinum Elite Invisalign Provider. For patients with mild to moderate alignment issues who want to combine treatment with a trip to Vietnam, the Invisalign Essentials and Express packages work well. Comprehensive cases spanning multiple years are generally better managed from home.

Note for Comprehensive cases: ongoing refinements require clinic visits over 3 to 5 years. For patients not returning to Vietnam regularly, managing Comprehensive Invisalign locally may be more practical. Picasso can advise on this honestly once they review your records.

Full Invisalign guide

Root Canal Treatment

Root canals are not typically a reason to fly to Vietnam on their own, but they are often part of a larger treatment plan. Prices below are for the root canal procedure only, before the crown restoration.

Full root canal guide

Smile Makeover (Full Mouth Aesthetic Plan)

A smile makeover combines multiple treatments into a single-trip plan. A typical British case at Picasso includes 10 Emax veneers on the upper arch, teeth whitening on the lower arch, and a post-treatment cleaning.

Example plan: 10 upper Emax veneers + Zoom whitening (full mouth)

Add return flights from London (around GBP 581 to GBP 968) and 7 nights accommodation (GBP 339 to GBP 677 in Da Nang). Your all-in cost is approximately GBP 4,032 to GBP 4,758 for a case that would cost GBP 7,635 to GBP 12,871 at home.

Full smile makeover guide

What is included in every Picasso quote

A written GBP quote from Picasso includes:

• Consultation and case planning
• All X-rays required for your treatment (OPG, CBCT where needed)
• The procedure itself
• Temporary restorations where applicable
• Post-treatment review appointment
• Written warranty documentation

It does not include flights, accommodation, or travel insurance. It also does not include bone grafting if your case requires it (you will be told in advance if it does).

How to get your GBP quote

Send us your panoramic X-ray (OPG) and photos of your smile to cs@picassodental.vn or via WhatsApp at +84 989 067 888. Most quotes arrive within 24 hours. The quote is itemised, in GBP, and free.

Get your free GBP quote or view the full price list.

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