Included: implants (your selected brand), the prosthesis (Premium Acrylic temporary, or full-contour zirconia bridge if chosen), surgery, 3D CBCT scan, all clinic appointments, medications, aftercare kit, clinic transfers, and — if you’re travelling in from elsewhere in Thailand — a free 4-star hotel near the clinic for all the nights necessary to complete your treatment (the number varies by case). Not included: your flights and any additional extractions needed beyond standard planning. Optional add-on: nitrous oxide (laughing gas) sedation +฿10,000/arch (≈ USD $300 · AUD $450 · EUR €280). Everything is discussed transparently before treatment starts.

Yes. The THB price you see is the same THB price our Thai patients pay. We don’t have separate “expat pricing” or “tourist pricing” tiers. How to verify: ask us directly during your consultation — we’ll show you our pricing structure. We operate in a city where you’ll talk to other expat patients about us, so financial transparency is core to our reputation. Note: this doesn’t mean we’re the cheapest Thai clinic — provincial clinics with lower overhead can quote lower. We’re a Bangkok specialist clinic with JCI accreditation and 100+ annual All-on-4 case volume. That has a price floor.

Honestly, yes — Vietnam (Saigon/Hanoi) is typically 15-25% cheaper than us for All-on-4. The price difference is real. The trade-offs are also real: (1) Few to none JCI-accredited dental clinics in Vietnam. (2) Limited fluent English outside top-tier hospitals — a problem for surgical consent forms and recovery instructions. (3) Most Vietnamese clinics use Korean Osstem/Dentium implants rather than Swiss systems — your future dentist anywhere in the world may not be able to service them. (4) If you’re back in Thailand and have a complication, Vietnam clinics can’t help. Vietnam is reasonable for routine treatment. For full-mouth surgery you’ll live with for 30 years, the trade-off isn’t worth the savings for most expats — that’s why we keep getting Vietnam-returnee patients.

For most patients, recovery proceeds as planned. If something does feel off, your coordinator is on WhatsApp/LINE — typical response within 2 business hours. Most concerns (mild swelling, food caught somewhere, gum tenderness) we can address remotely with photos and instructions. For urgent symptoms (significant swelling 5+ days post-op, fever, severe pain): we’ll guide you to the nearest qualified medical facility in your area for immediate assessment while we coordinate your case remotely. You should also fly back to Bangkok within 24-48 hours for in-person review. Scheduled video check-ins happen at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months regardless.

Often, yes. Provincial clinics with low full-arch case volume sometimes turn down complex cases (insufficient bone, prior implant failures, medically complex patients) that high-volume specialist clinics routinely handle. What we’d want to see: your most recent panoramic X-ray (or CBCT if available), your dental history, and any relevant medical conditions. Send these on WhatsApp — Dr. Jacky reviews personally and tells you honestly if BFC is or isn’t the right place. If we can’t help, we’ll say so directly. We’re not interested in starting cases we can’t finish well

All visa statuses welcome. We don’t have Thai ID requirements — just a valid passport for identification. The treatment itself doesn’t require any specific visa type. Practical consideration: our short trip structure fits within all standard visa allowances, including the new 30-day visa-exemption window. DTV, retirement visa, work permit, tourist visa — all fine. If you’re on a work permit, your treatment fits within standard short-leave windows.

Not a problem — our short trip structure completes your treatment well within any standard visa window. Most expats finish their first trip in around 3–5 days (3–4 days for one jaw, 4–5 days for two jaws, including the recheck visit). The 30-day visa exemption gives you far more time than you actually need. Your follow-up trip 3–6 months later is similarly short at 3–5 days. Practical implication: the visa change has effectively zero impact on BFC patients given our compressed treatment timeline.

Yes — and here’s why it’s specifically a good move before you leave Thailand. Doing it now in Thailand at ฿500K (both arches, all-inclusive) vs. doing it later in your home country at AUD $25–35K+ / USD $33K+ / GBP £20K+ per arch saves you significant money. The implants we use (Neodent, Nobel Biocare, Straumann) are serviced by qualified dentists in any developed country worldwide. Your Implant Passport documents everything your future dentist needs. The implants themselves carry a lifetime warranty. The only consideration: you’ll want to complete both trips before leaving Thailand — surgery + temporary teeth first trip, permanent prosthesis 3–6 months later. Plan accordingly.

Provincial expat-friendly clinics are excellent for routine dentistry — cleanings, fillings, single implants, crowns. Full-arch surgery is a different category for four reasons: (1) Volume: BFC places 1,000+ implants and 200+ full arches per year. Most provincial clinics do 5-15. Clinical volume matters for outcomes. (2) Accreditation: JCI accreditation is rare outside Bangkok hospitals — it’s the international gold standard. (3) Specialist: Full-arch treatment is best handled by an experienced implantologist, not a generalist dentist. (4) Implant brands: Provincial clinics often use mid-tier Korean implants rather than Swiss systems. We’d happily refer you to a trusted provincial colleague for routine work. For All-on-4, the volume + specialist + accreditation combination matters.

Better than you’d expect. Tropical climate has some advantages for healing — warm temperatures support circulation and tissue recovery. Humidity is generally fine if you have AC (universal in expat accommodations). The standard recovery protocol is the same anywhere: soft foods for 2 weeks, no smoking, no alcohol for 72 hours post-op, careful oral hygiene. What to avoid in tropical Thailand specifically: swimming/saltwater for the first 7-10 days (infection risk), beach activities first 2 weeks, intense sun exposure during recovery (dehydration). If you live in Phuket or an island, recovery in your air-conditioned home is actually quite comfortable compared to flying somewhere cold for surgery.

Almost certainly yes. We routinely treat patients into their 80s. Age alone is not a contraindication for All-on-4 — what matters is your medical condition, not your birthday. Standard pre-op assessment covers: cardiovascular status, diabetes management, blood pressure, any anticoagulant medications, bone density. For patients with controlled chronic conditions (diabetes, hypertension, heart conditions on stable medications), All-on-4 is safely performed with appropriate medical clearance. We require recent blood work and a physical clearance letter from your GP — your home-country GP is fine, we don’t require a Thai GP visit. If your case has additional medical complexity, Dr. Jacky may consult with your GP directly before treatment.

Not required — but always welcome. Dr. Jacky and your coordinator both speak fluent English. All consent forms, post-op instructions, and aftercare protocols are in English. You’ll have no issue understanding everything if English is your primary language. That said: many expats appreciate having their Thai partner present for moral support, second perspective, or to help with logistics (taxi instructions, food orders during recovery). Children are welcome in our waiting area. We’re a family-medicine clinic that happens to specialize in implants — bringing family doesn’t change anything about how we treat your case.