The Two-Trip Implant Plan for Patients Flying In
Published by The Seoul Dental Clinic · Meet the dentists
A common way to organize implants for someone travelling in is two visits: one to examine, plan and place the implant, and a later one to fit the final crown once the bone has healed. How long you wait between the two depends on your case, so your dentist sets the timing. Implants on our published list start at ₩350,000 for MegaGen with a PFM crown; for other brands the implant crown is a separate item (PFM ₩350,000 or zirconia ₩450,000).
Why two trips
An implant is a post that needs time to bond with the jaw bone before it carries a final crown. That healing period is the reason treatment often splits into two parts. Between trips, you go home, heal and continue normal life while the implant settles.
This is a typical approach, not a rule. Some cases, such as extra grafting or several implants, need more steps. Others may be arranged differently. The plan you are given is based on your own mouth.
Trip one: assess, plan and place
Consultation and imaging
The dentist examines you, reviews X-rays or scans, and discusses brand, material and cost. English consultation is available.
Treatment plan
Whether a bone graft (₩100,000–₩1,000,000 by extent) or a sinus lift (quoted after CT examination) is needed is decided here, since these affect the timeline.
Implant placement
The implant is placed following the plan made from your imaging. Local anesthetic is used, and sedation is available at ₩300,000 (general) or ₩400,000 (with an anesthesiologist).
Aftercare briefing
You receive written instructions, what to expect and who to call. Ask for copies of your records and X-rays.
Between the trips
Follow the aftercare instructions closely, keep the area clean, and avoid chewing on the site. Contact the clinic about anything that worries you, such as increasing pain, swelling or a loose temporary item. Your local dentist can help with minor concerns if you ask them to contact us.
Ask before booking the second trip how long healing is expected to take in your case and whether a check partway through is worthwhile.
Trip two: fit the final crown
On the return visit the dentist checks the implant, then the abutment and crown are fitted and the bite is adjusted. The MegaGen price includes a PFM crown; for DIO, Osstem and Straumann the crown is a separate item, PFM ₩350,000 or zirconia ₩450,000 per tooth, and an abutment is added only if your case needs one.
Allow some flexibility in your return dates in case adjustments are needed.
Published implant prices
| Implant | Published price |
|---|---|
| MegaGen implant + PFM crown | ₩350,000 |
| DIO implant | ₩550,000 |
| Osstem standard implant | ₩650,000 |
| Osstem premium implant | ₩800,000 |
| Straumann implant | ₩1,300,000 |
| Implant crown, PFM / zirconia (per tooth; for DIO, Osstem, Straumann) | ₩350,000 / ₩450,000 |
| Custom abutment / zirconia abutment (if needed) | ₩100,000 or ₩300,000 / ₩200,000 |
| Full-arch (All-on-4/6) | ₩3.5M–₩9.5M per arch, by plan |
Non-covered price list as published. Example: Osstem standard ₩650,000 plus a zirconia implant crown ₩450,000. Your written quote shows exactly which items apply; confirm at consultation.
What can make the plan longer
Several things can lengthen treatment: a tooth that must come out first, bone that needs grafting, a sinus lift, an infection that must settle, or a health condition that affects healing. None of these is unusual, and they are better discovered at the exam than after you land.
If your plan changes, ask what it does to cost and timing in writing. Accepting a longer plan is often wiser than rushing healing to fit a flight.
Questions to settle before flying
Ask what each visit includes, how long you should stay, what could change the plan, how follow-up works after you return home, and how paperwork for insurance is provided. The clinic states it supports overseas-insurance paperwork. Outcomes depend on your case, so avoid any plan that sounds certain before you have been examined.
Frequently asked questions
Can implants be done in a single trip?
Some steps can be done quickly, but the final crown usually follows healing. Your dentist will advise for your case.
How long between the two trips?
It depends on how your bone heals. The dentist sets the interval at your consultation.
What if I need a bone graft?
A bone graft is published at ₩100,000, ₩200,000, ₩400,000, ₩600,000 or ₩1,000,000 depending on extent, and may extend the timeline.
Is the crown included in the price?
Only for MegaGen, which is listed with a PFM crown. For DIO, Osstem and Straumann the crown is a separate item: PFM ₩350,000 or zirconia ₩450,000 per tooth.
Who checks the implant at home?
A local dentist can do a basic check. Share your records and ask them to contact us if needed.
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
Plan your two trips
Send us your X-rays or photos and your possible travel windows in English. We will outline a realistic two-visit plan.