Dentures are often associated with high costs, especially for high-quality solutions such as implants or bridges. Many patients therefore ask themselves the legitimate question: Should I have my dentures made in Germany or is it worth traveling abroad?
But what is really behind these offers? What are the differences and what risks or hidden costs can arise?
In this article, we compare dentures from Germany with offers from abroad. You will learn which option might make sense for you, what to look out for and how you can use a clever alternative that combines quality and savings, without having to travel abroad.
Why go abroad at all?
Sooner or later, many people come across so-called dental tourism offers when looking for affordable dentures. In countries such as Hungary, Poland, Bulgaria or Turkey, dental implants are often offered at a fraction of the price that German dentists charge. Especially in the case of extensive renovations, this can mean savings of several thousand euros.
The only question is: Where does this price saving come from? And is it always associated with the same quality?
Why are dental implants so expensive in Germany?
In Germany, implants are a purely private service. The statutory health insurance usually only contributes with a small fixed subsidy. The total cost is made up of several factors:
- Laboratory costs according to German standards
- Fee for surgical intervention and prosthetic care
- Material costs for implant, abutment and crown
- Additional services such as 3D diagnostics or bone augmentation
- Multiple treatment appointments and comprehensive aftercare
Depending on the effort, the costs per implant can quickly reach 3,000 to 5,000 euros. Complete restorations with several implants cost between 10,000 and over 25,000 euros.
Benefits of Dental Implants Abroad
Significantly lower prices: savings of 30-70% are possible
All-inclusive offers: Often including hotel, transfer, treatment
Short waiting times: Often available faster than in Germany
Modern clinics: Many practices are equipped to a high standard
Multilingual doctors: Especially in tourist regions
Risks and disadvantages of treatment abroad
Despite the attractive price advantages, treatment abroad entails considerable uncertainties.
Aftercare is not ensured:
If complications arise after treatment, care in Germany is difficult. Many German dentists do not take on the follow-up treatment of third-party work.
Transparency is often lacking:
The quality, origin and certification of the materials used are difficult to verify abroad. The qualifications of the treating physician are also often difficult to verify.
Legal risks:
In the event of problems, German patient law does not apply. Legal action abroad is complicated and rarely successful.
Additional travel expenses:
Flights, accommodation and follow-up trips in the event of improvements increase the total effort considerably.
Linguistic misunderstandings:
Despite advertising with German-speaking staff, misunderstandings can quickly arise, especially when it comes to medical details.
No long-term care:
While a German dentist accompanies your treatment for many years, a personal relationship with a clinic abroad is usually not given.
Germany vs. foreign countries – the direct comparison
| Criterion | Germany | Foreign countries |
| Quality & Safety | Very high, certified & controlled | Strongly fluctuating, hardly verifiable |
| Legal protection | According to German patient law | Foreign law applies |
| Aftercare | Possible on site at any time | Often no aftercare in Germany |
| Prices | High | Low |
| Transparency | High level of insight into materials and processes | Often unclear or non-transparent |
| Travel expenses | Not applicable | High |
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Is there a better alternative?
Yes. There’s a clever alternative that combines the best of both worlds.
Dentures from abroad – inserted by your dentist in Germany.
In addition to classic care at the dentist in Germany and direct dental treatment abroad, there is another option that is often overlooked. Some specialized laboratories, such as Audentic AG , offer dentures that are manufactured abroad and then used in Germany.
Production takes place in certified partner laboratories, for example in China, according to clearly defined quality specifications. The same standards apply as in German laboratories. Before the dentures are used, they are also checked and approved by experienced dental technicians in Germany.
The actual treatment takes place as usual at your dentist. If the dentist does not want to use the dentures from abroad, the laboratory can recommend a partner dentist from its Germany-wide network in your area on request.
For many patients, this is a sensible solution to save costs without sacrificing quality, aftercare and legal certainty. So there is no need for a long journey or compromises in care if you decide to go this route.
Your advantages at a glance:
- Up to 80 percent cost savings
- German dental practice with full aftercare service
- High-quality materials according to German quality standards
- No travel, no language barriers
- Transparent pricing and personal support
- 4 years warranty on their
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Conclusion: What really makes sense?
Dentures abroad sound tempting, but if you want safety, quality and long-term care, you should weigh things up carefully.
The better solution is often in the middle: dentures that are manufactured abroad according to German standards, but are inserted by a dentist near you . This saves you money, keeps you in control and gives you a contact person directly on site in the event of problems.