What a Dental Implant Costs in Seongnam, Korea
Published by The Seoul Dental Clinic · Meet the dentists
Single implants at The Seoul Dental Clinic are listed from ₩350,000 (MegaGen, with a PFM crown included) to ₩1,300,000 (Straumann implant). For the other brands the implant crown is a separate item (PFM ₩350,000 or zirconia ₩450,000), and bone graft, sinus lift and full-arch work are priced separately, so your total depends on what your jaw needs.
Published implant prices
| Option | Published price (KRW) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MegaGen + PFM crown | 350,000 | Crown included |
| DIO | 550,000 | Implant; crown listed separately |
| Osstem standard | 650,000 | Implant; crown listed separately |
| Osstem premium | 800,000 | Implant; crown listed separately |
| Straumann | 1,300,000 | Implant; crown listed separately |
| Implant crown — PFM | 350,000 | Per tooth |
| Implant crown — zirconia | 450,000 | Per tooth |
| Custom abutment | 100,000 / 300,000 | By type, if needed |
| Zirconia abutment | 200,000 | If needed |
| Full-arch (All-on-4 or 6) | 3.5M to 9.5M | Per arch, by plan |
| Implant overdenture | 500,000 per set | Magnetic attachment |
Price list as published; confirm at consultation. VAT may apply.
What is included
On the clinic's schedule the implant, abutment and crown are listed as separate items. MegaGen is the exception, listed with a PFM crown included. For DIO, Osstem and Straumann, add an implant crown (PFM ₩350,000 or zirconia ₩450,000) and, where your case needs one, a custom or zirconia abutment. For example, Osstem standard at ₩650,000 plus a zirconia implant crown at ₩450,000 comes to ₩1,100,000. Guided or navigation-assisted placement is not a separate line on the published list; ask whether it is planned for your case.
Your written quote lists exactly which items your case needs. Reading the items line by line is the most reliable way to compare quotes between clinics.
Extra procedures that may apply
| Procedure | Published price (KRW) |
|---|---|
| Bone graft | 100,000 / 200,000 / 400,000 / 600,000 / 1,000,000 (by extent) |
| Sinus lift | Quoted after CT examination (bone graft lines may apply) |
Whether you need either one is decided after examination and imaging. Any scan is quoted after examination.
Why the totals differ between patients
Bone volume
Thin or low bone may need a graft or sinus lift before or during implant placement.
Number of teeth
One tooth, several teeth and a full arch are different plans with different prices.
Brand
The brand affects the listed price. Your dentist can explain how the options differ for your case.
Crown material
PFM and zirconia implant crowns are listed at ₩350,000 and ₩450,000 per tooth, so the crown you choose changes the total.
How to compare quotes honestly
Ask for the brand and parts in writing
Implant, abutment and crown should each be named.
Check what is outside the figure
Look for graft, sinus lift, scans, medication and follow-up visits.
Confirm VAT
VAT may apply to non-covered treatment, so ask whether the quote is before or after it.
Ask about timing
Implants usually involve healing time. Ask how many trips you will need if you live abroad.
A note on cost and risk
A lower price does not by itself mean lower quality, and a higher one does not guarantee a better outcome. Results depend on your bone, your health, your oral hygiene and how well the plan fits you. Choose the clinic that explains the plan clearly, answers your questions and puts the details in writing.
Timing and visits
Implant treatment normally takes several steps with healing time between them. Ask the dentist for a rough schedule based on your case, and ask whether any steps can be combined for a short stay.
For patients living abroad, some plans use two trips: one to place the implant and one to fit the final crown. Another page explains how that can work.
Whatever the brand, keep the implant record the clinic gives you. It tells any future dentist what was placed and where.
Video: our dentists explain
In Korean. On YouTube, turn on subtitles and choose Settings → Subtitles → Auto-translate → English.
What this video covers
Dr. Hyeonjoon Park and Dr. Hyun Sung Park explain why advertised implant prices in Korea vary so widely, saying the main difference is usually what the quoted fee covers rather than the materials. Using a model, they show the three parts of an implant (the fixture or root, the abutment and the crown) and note that clinics once quoted these separately, whereas today they are often bundled. They say bone grafting is added only when a patient's condition requires it, that established Korean implant systems such as Osstem, Dio and Megagen are clinically well documented, and that a full-arch case is a redesign of the whole bite rather than a simple per-implant calculation. Their main advice is to ask why each step is needed and exactly what the quoted price includes.
- An implant has three parts: fixture, abutment and crown; ask which are included in a quote
- Bone grafting is needed only in some cases, and the reason should be explained
- Full-arch treatment depends on bite planning, so it cannot be priced as implants times number
Frequently asked questions
What is the lowest-priced implant option?
The MegaGen option is listed at ₩350,000 with a PFM crown. Whether it fits your case is decided at examination.
Is the crown included?
Only the MegaGen option includes a crown (PFM). For DIO, Osstem and Straumann, the implant crown is a separate item: PFM ₩350,000 or zirconia ₩450,000 per tooth.
How much is a bone graft?
Bone graft is listed at ₩100,000, ₩200,000, ₩400,000, ₩600,000 or ₩1,000,000, depending on extent.
Do these prices include VAT?
VAT may apply. Confirm the final figure in your written quote.
Is a CT scan included?
No scan price is published. It is quoted after examination if you need one.
English-speaking dentists in Seongnam
The clinic was founded by two brothers trained at Seoul National University who direct it together. Three further dentists hold Ministry of Health and Welfare specialist certifications. Full credentials →
Dr. Hyun Sung Park
Clinic Director
- Co-founder and joint clinic director
- DDS, Seoul National University School of Dentistry
- Master’s degree, SNU Graduate School of Dentistry
- Former staff, Dept. of General Dentistry, SNU Dental Hospital
- Microendodontics Programme, SNU
- Course completion, UCLA, USA
- Member, UPenn Endodontics Study Club, USA
- Certified Invisalign Provider
- Osstem Implant AIC Programme
- Member, International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)
Dr. Hyeonjoon Park
Clinic Director
- Co-founder and joint clinic director
- DDS, Seoul National University School of Dentistry
- Master’s degree, SNU Graduate School of Dentistry
- Former staff, Dept. of General Dentistry, SNU Dental Hospital
- Affiliate Associate Fellow, American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)
- Certified Invisalign Provider; leads orthodontic treatment
- Course completion, UCLA, USA
- Member, UPenn Endodontics Study Club, USA
- Member, International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)
- Member, Seoul Prime Orthodontic Study Club
Dr. Yu Jin Kim
Dentist
- Board-certified specialist, Advanced General Dentistry (Ministry of Health and Welfare)
- Johns Hopkins University, USA
- Master’s degree, SNU Graduate School of Dentistry
- Former staff, Osaka University Dental Hospital, Japan
Dr. Min Ji Choi
Dentist
- Board-certified specialist, Conservative Dentistry
- Board-certified specialist, Advanced General Dentistry
- Internship and residency, Jeonbuk National University Dental Hospital
- Master’s degree in Conservative Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University
Dr. Jin Young Choi
Dentist
- Board-certified specialist, Advanced General Dentistry
- Clinical training, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Canada
- Master’s degree, Kyungpook National University Graduate School of Dentistry
- BA in English Language and Literature, Korea University
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