How Much Do Dental Implants Cost in Korea?

South Korea offers competitive pricing and high-quality dental implant treatment, often much lower than in Western countries. Prices vary widely depending on the clinic, materials (Korean vs imported), additional procedures (bone grafts, sinus lifts), and whether you’re an international patient or local.

Single Dental Implant (All-Inclusive)

• Typical range: about ₩1,000,000 to ₩2,800,000 (≈ USD 750–$2,800) per tooth. This usually includes the implant fixture, abutment, and crown.
• Many clinics advertise quality packages around $1,000–$1,900 all-in. Korea Health Pages
• Some budget promotions in Seoul list prices lower — ₩300,000–₩700,000 — but be careful: ultra-low prices sometimes come with trade-offs in materials or service.
• Actual patient reports mention total costs around ₩1.5–₩2.5M depending on clinic choice and materials.

📌 Real-world pricing: Many clinics list single implant costs between about ₩1.2M and ₩1.8M KRW.

Multiple Implants & Bridge Restorations

• 3-unit implant bridge: roughly ₩4,500,000 to ₩6,500,000 — used when replacing three adjacent missing teeth.
• Replacement of more teeth increases cost proportionally, depending on how many implant posts are needed.

Full Arch / Full Mouth Implant Solutions

For patients missing most or all teeth, fixed implant options like All-on-4 or All-on-6 help restore a full arch of teeth permanently:

• All-on-4 (per arch): approximately ₩9,000,000 – ₩15,000,000 (≈ USD 6,900–$11,500).
• All-on-6 (per arch): often around $8,800–$15,000+ depending on clinic and package.
• Full mouth (upper + lower): costs may double those arch prices depending on how many arches you treat.

Even with travel and lodging costs, full arch solutions in Korea often remain far cheaper than in the US or Europe.

Additional Costs to Expect

Bone Grafting

• Bone grafts: around ₩300,000–₩2,000,000+ (USD ~$230–$1,500+), depending on how much bone is needed.

Sinus Lift (Upper Jaw)

• If you lack sufficient bone height in the upper jaw, a sinus lift is often required and adds to the total price.

Consultation & Imaging

• Some clinics include basic consultation and X-rays, but advanced 3D CT scans may be extra.

Insurance & Subsidy Notes (Korean Residents)

• South Korea’s National Health Insurance may partially cover implant costs for citizens aged 65+, reducing the patient’s share significantly.
• For most foreign patients, implants are treated as elective dental care, so insurance won’t cover the cost unless you have international travel or dental policies that reimburse abroad.

How Prices Compare Globally

• A single implant in Korea (~USD $750–$2,800) is typically much lower than in the US, where similar procedures often run $3,000–$7,000+ per tooth. Bookimed
• Full arch solutions can be 50–70% cheaper in Korea even with accommodation and travel included.

Tips for Cost-Effective Treatment Without Sacrificing Quality

1. Ask for all-in pricing upfront. Always confirm what’s included — implant, abutment, crown, scans, follow-ups.
2. Compare domestic vs imported implant brands. Premium imported brands often cost more.
3. Get a treatment plan with clear line-item pricing. Look for breakdowns of consultation, imaging, surgery, grafts, and prosthetic fees.
4. Avoid extremely low offers that don’t specify materials. Ultra-cheap implants can sometimes mean lower-end fixtures or hidden add-ons.
5. Think long-term durability, not just lowest upfront cost.

Summary — Dental Implant Pricing in Korea

• Single dental implant (total): ~₩1M–₩2.8M (≈ $750–$2,800) depending on materials and clinic. seouldentalclinic.directory
• Multiple implants / bridge: ₩4.5M–₩6.5M and up.
• All-on-4 (per arch): ~$7,000–$11,500 range. 서울 스마일 스튜디오
• Bone grafts and sinus lifts: extra, typically several hundred thousand to a couple million KRW. MAKE Dental

Even with variations, Korea remains one of the most competitively priced countries in the world for dental implant treatment, with high-quality care and international patient support.