Why International Patients Choose Vietnam for Dental Care
The decision to travel abroad for dental treatment is rarely made lightly. International patients who come to Vinmec Picasso typically arrive after:
- Researching treatment costs at home (often 3–5x higher)
- Verifying clinic credentials, technology, and materials
- Reading reviews from other expats and diaspora patients
- Confirming that the same implant brands and materials used abroad are available in Vietnam
What they find at Vinmec Picasso: international-standard care at Vietnamese prices, within a hospital system with full medical backup.
Patient Categories
Dental Implant Cases
Australian Patient — Full Arch Restoration (All-on-4)
Background: 61-year-old male from Melbourne. Lost most upper teeth over a decade due to periodontal disease. Had been wearing a removable denture for 4 years.
Treatment: All-on-4 upper arch using Straumann BLX implants. Temporary prosthesis placed same day as surgery. Final zirconia bridge after 5 months.
Duration of stay: 10 days (initial surgery + follow-up), then returned 5 months later for 4 days (final bridge).
Outcome: Full function restored. Patient’s reported comment: “I ate a steak on day 4. That hadn’t happened in years.”
American Patient — Multiple Single Implants
Background: 45-year-old Vietnamese-American woman from California. Missing 3 teeth from previous extractions. Had postponed implants for years due to $15,000+ cost estimate at home.
Treatment: 3 Straumann implants with Emax crowns. Completed over two trips (implant placement, then crowns 4 months later).
Savings: Approximately 70% compared to California quotes for the same Straumann brand.
Veneer Cases
UK Patient — Smile Makeover
Background: 38-year-old British expat living in Singapore. Visited Da Nang combining a holiday with a planned smile makeover.
Treatment: 8 Emax veneers upper arch. Full DSD (Digital Smile Design) process with mock-up session.
Duration: 12 days total. Spent days between appointments exploring Hoi An and Da Nang beach.
For the full story, see: A UK Patient’s Veneer Experience in Da Nang
French Expat — Diastema Closure + Shape Correction
Background: 29-year-old Frenchwoman based in Ho Chi Minh City. Gap between front teeth and uneven tooth shapes.
Treatment: 4 Emax veneers + 2 composite bonding for lateral incisors.
Duration: 8 days total (2 active treatment days, rest was leisure time in Da Nang).
Orthodontic Cases
Singaporean Patient — Invisalign Comprehensive
Background: 34-year-old professional from Singapore. Crowding and mild overbite. Preferred invisible treatment for professional environment.
Treatment: Invisalign Comprehensive, 28 aligners. ClinCheck reviewed and approved before starting.
Treatment structure: Initial scan and ClinCheck planning in Da Nang (1 trip). Aligners picked up on subsequent visit. Remote check-ins by photo between visits to Da Nang for in-person reviews.
Duration: 14 months total treatment time.
What International Patients Say About the Process
The consistent feedback across cases:
On communication: Vinmec Picasso’s team communicates in English for consultations, treatment planning, and follow-up. Medical records and treatment summaries are provided in English for continuity care at home.
On technology: The use of CBCT 3D imaging, iTero digital scanning, and ClinCheck planning gives patients the same workflow they would expect in Australia, the UK, or Singapore.
On materials: Straumann implants, Invisalign aligners, and Emax/Zirconia ceramics are the same internationally recognized brands — not local substitutes.
On the hospital context: Multiple patients noted the reassurance of being in a hospital environment rather than a standalone clinic, particularly for surgical cases.
Planning Your Own Treatment
International patients interested in treatment at Vinmec Picasso are encouraged to:
- Send photos and existing X-rays for a preliminary remote assessment
- Receive a treatment plan outline and cost estimate before booking flights
- Schedule treatments back-to-back to maximize each visit
- Allow buffer time for recovery after surgical procedures
For detailed booking guidance: How to Book Dental Treatment in Vietnam
For a comprehensive overview of services for international patients: International Patients at Vinmec Picasso