Budgeting a Dental Trip to Seongnam End to End
Published by The Seoul Dental Clinic · Meet the dentists
Build the budget in layers: the treatment fee, the extras the clinic quotes after examination, your own travel and lodging, and a cushion for the unexpected. The clinic publishes many non-covered prices, which makes the first layer easy to estimate. The rest you confirm at consultation.
Layer 1: the treatment fee
| Treatment | Published price (KRW) |
|---|---|
| Implant, MegaGen + PFM crown (crown included) | ₩350,000 |
| Implant, DIO | ₩550,000 |
| Implant, Osstem standard / premium | ₩650,000 / ₩800,000 |
| Implant, Straumann | ₩1,300,000 |
| Implant crown, PFM / zirconia (per tooth) | ₩350,000 / ₩450,000 |
| Zirconia crown (back / front tooth) | ₩450,000 / ₩550,000 |
| Professional whitening | ₩385,000 (VAT included) |
| Laminate veneers per tooth | ₩600,000 (VAT included) |
| Additional scaling (beyond insurance-covered scaling) | ₩50,000 |
| Invisalign | ₩2,500,000–₩7,000,000 |
Non-covered fee schedule as published; cosmetic prices include VAT. Confirm at consultation.
Layer 2: costs quoted after examination
Some items are not published, so you cannot fully estimate them from a list. They include imaging, root canal, wisdom tooth removal, gum treatment, night guards and emergency visits. The English-language consultation for international patients is published as free, while the items above are quoted after examination.
Bone grafts are listed by extent at ₩100,000, ₩200,000, ₩400,000, ₩600,000 or ₩1,000,000, depending on how much bone you need. A sinus lift has no separate price on the schedule and is quoted after a CT examination. Plan for the higher end until you have been examined.
Layer 3: travel and stay
Flights, lodging, local transport and meals are your own costs and vary with season and style of travel. We do not list hotel prices or travel times here. Decide how many nights you need after speaking with the clinic about the sequence of visits.
Staying near Taepyeong, Moran or Bundang keeps daily travel simple. Compare options using your preferred booking site and a route planner.
Layer 4: a buffer
Set aside a margin for a longer stay if healing is slower than hoped, a second appointment to finish work, or an extra treatment found at the exam. A common mistake is budgeting to the exact figure, then having no room for a sensible change of plan.
A simple budgeting routine
Send photos and X-rays
Share what you have in English so the clinic can give an initial view before you travel.
Get the treatment plan in writing
Ask for the treatment steps, the number of visits and the expected fee for each.
Ask what could change
Find out which items may increase after examination, such as grafting.
Check payment and paperwork
Ask how payment works and request an itemized receipt. The clinic states it supports overseas-insurance paperwork.
Add your travel layer
Total flights, lodging and meals separately, then add the buffer.
Comparing quotes fairly
When you compare a Seongnam quote with one from another country, line up the brand, material, number of visits and what is included. A low headline price can leave out the crown, the abutment, imaging or follow-up, while a higher figure may bundle them.
Ask each clinic to itemize in writing. Check whether VAT applies, whether a second visit is required, and what happens if adjustments are needed. A fair comparison looks at the total plan, not the first line on the page.
Is it worth it?
Only you can judge that, based on what the same treatment would cost at home and the value of your time. Compare like with like: same material, same brand, same scope. Quality and aftercare matter as much as the fee, so do not choose on price alone. Results depend on your case.
Frequently asked questions
Which implant has the lowest published price?
The MegaGen implant with a PFM crown is published at ₩350,000. Cost is only one factor, so discuss which suits you.
Is the consultation free?
The English-language consultation for international patients is published as free. Other items are quoted after examination.
Does the price include VAT?
Cosmetic prices (veneers, whitening and whitening after root canal) include VAT. For other treatments, ask for the final itemized figure at consultation.
Can I get a full quote before flying?
You can get an initial view from photos and X-rays, but a firm plan usually needs an in-person exam.
Should I budget for two trips?
For implants, often yes. A second visit allows for healing and the final crown.
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
Get a realistic number
Message us in English with what you need and your dates. We will help you work out the treatment layer and the visits it requires.