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Dental Implants in Korea

A dental implant replaces a missing tooth root with a titanium fixture placed in the jawbone, then restored with an abutment and crown after the bone integrates.

65 listed clinics · Updated 2026-08-09

Dentistry treatment room in Korea
In short. A dental implant replaces a missing tooth root with a titanium fixture placed in the jawbone, then restored with an abutment and crown after the bone integrates.
Indicative price
800,000 - 2,500,000 per tooth KRW
Procedure time
1 hour placement, crown at a later visit
Anesthesia
Local
Recovery
Soft diet 1-2 weeks, osseointegration 2-6 months
Minimum stay in Korea
3-5 days per visit, two visits
Also known as
임플란트

Korean clinics most often use domestically manufactured Osstem, Dentium or MegaGen fixtures, with Straumann and Nobel Biocare available at a premium. The fixture brand should be stated on your treatment plan because your home dentist will need it for any future repair.

Bone grafting adds cost and time and is needed more often in long-standing extraction sites. A cone beam CT scan at consultation is the only way to know in advance, and reputable clinics perform one before quoting.

Clinics offering Dental Implants

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a dental implant cost in Korea?

Domestic fixture systems run roughly 800,000 to 1,500,000 KRW per tooth including the crown. Imported Swiss or Swedish systems run 1,800,000 to 2,500,000 KRW. Bone grafting is charged separately.

What if my implant has a problem after I go home?

Ask for the fixture brand, diameter, length and lot number in writing. Any dentist worldwide can service a major system with that information, and Osstem and Dentium have international distribution.

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Further reading

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Medical Costs and Payment in Korea

Foreign patients without Korean national health insurance pay the full private rate, which is still typically 30 to 70 percent below US pricing for the same procedure, and card payment is accepted almost everywhere.

Source: National Health Insurance Service, coverage for foreign residents https://www.nhis.or.kr/english/index.do