All 133 Clinics that provide Crown in Hungary

Crowns tend to be quite expensive and therefore individuals are increasingly looking to other destinations to cut down the cost.  In addition there have been several advances in the field with newer porcelain crowns offering a better cosmetic appearance and only requiring a single visit.

What are Dental Crowns?

A crown is a cap that typically completely covers a single tooth and adds strength, stability and durability to an otherwise weakened structure. It can be made out of gold or ceramic and is typically fitted by a dentist in one or two visits. Crowns tend to be expensive with US pricing ranging from $600 to $3,000 dollar and are therefore one of the more common treatment sought by dental tourists.

You might need a crown if:

• If a lot of your tooth has decayed and there isn't enough tooth structure to fill in the same way that small cavities are filled
• A large section of your tooth has fractured off
• You have a large cavity and are opting for the addition protection that a crown offers against fracture and decay
• You have implants and are opting for crowns to be fitted
• If you have had a root canal on one of your rear teeth then a crown is typically required to strengthen the tooth
• If you want a better smile but veneers/implants are not appropriate
• Grinding or acid erosion has significantly reduced the tooth

What is the procedure like?

The tooth in question needs to be prepared by stripping off the entire top covering (enamel) of the tooth where the crown is to be fitted. It should be noted that this process is not reversible.  From this point on, the procedure differs greatly according to the type of crown being fitted. In the instance of gold crowns, a mould is taken and sent to a laboratory so that the crown can be manufactured. This can take anywhere from days to weeks, so a second visit is required for the crown to be fitted. Your dentist should supply you with a temporary crown or ‘flipper’ for you to wear in the interim. Certain ceramic crowns can be made in the dentist’s surgery and fitted in a single visit.

What different types exist?

Full gold crowns – Although called full gold these are normally an alloy of various metals. Check with your dentist that the ‘gold’ they are using contains at least 75% noble metal. Gold crowns are typically made by taking a wax impression and having the crown fabricated in a laboratory and then fitted in a latter visit.  As gold crowns require at least two visits to a dentist, many dental tourist opt for ceramic varieties, however it should be noted that many dentist still regard full gold crowns as being superior in the long terms.

Porcelain fused to Metal Crowns – In order to achieve a more natural look on visible teeth, porcelain can be fused to metal crowns.  This is a different process to full gold crowns as more of the original tooth needs to be removed in order to make space for the porcelain. Although gold can be used normally, a different metal alloy is used because of the intense heat of the fabrication process. The latest and most expensive material used is circoniumoxide.  

Porcelain Crowns - There are two main types of porcelain crown. The traditional variety is felspathic and is created in a lab making porcelain. The newer type is created by a single ingot and can be created by specialised equipment in the dentist’s surgery.  This makes porcelain crowns particularly attractive to the dental tourist as they can be completed in a single visit.

Procera (Alumina or zironia) – Procera AllCeram is a brand name for natural looking crown created by covering a alumina or zironia core with ceramic.  The crown is created by computer- aided manufacturing rather than the traditional casting process. Studies by Procera have shown a very high success rate over 5 and 10 years.

CERAC – Is the current leader in computer aided crown manufacture in the US. The crown is created out of ceramic and rather than being fabricated in a laboratory, it is build in specialized (and expensive) equipment in the Dentist’s surgery. This can result in crowns being fitted in a single visit.

What affects the price?

There are a huge number of factors that determine the price. It is important when you are comparing prices, you are comparing like with like.  Look for details like:

• The type of crown you are getting
• Is a pin required to anchor the crown?
• Is root canal work required?
• Additional work that may need to be performed

Price Comparison

Price lists should always be viewed with caution as many factors can increase or decrease the resulting price. The follow table gives some indicative costs for crowns across the world:

Save yourself up to 70% on dentistry in Hungary

Have you been putting off getting that perfect smile because of high costs? Don’t wait a second longer – dentists in Hungary offer high quality treatment at less than half the price you’d expect to pay at home.

Flourishing Hungarian dental tourism attracts patients arriving from Western European countries. There are even patients from the US and Canada who decide on crossing the ocean for the sake of receiving treatment in Hungary.

It basically involves complex dental treatments include implant placement, preparation of multiple crowns and bridges, placing of veneers, and teeth whitening. Often times, patients request a complete denture or want all their amalgam fillings replaced at once.

Dental treatment prices

Although dentists in Hungary have some of the most advanced practices in Europe, the materials used, modern equipment and instruments in dental offices and the quality level of prosthetics all correspond with those in Western Europe, they can typically charge you 50-70% less. You can save over £1,350 / €1,500 on a single dental implant by travelling to Hungary, even after taking into consideration the cost of flights and accommodation.

Take a look at this guide to the average dental treatment costs in Hungary. Please note that this is a guide only and you should always check it directly with the dentist of your choice.

Hungary as an attractive destination

Hungary is the most popular dental tourism destination in Europe, and it’s never been easier for you to get there. Low cost flights to Hungary are available from Ryanair, EasyJet and Malev, and they leave from all over the UK and Ireland. Our most popular destinations in Hungary are currently Budapest and Mosonmagyarovar. Choose a clinic there from the results list and view their brochure by clicking on their name. You can also consider Poland for your dental needs, where the same quality is offered for similarly low price.

Dental education and qualifications

The professional knowledge of the Hungarian dentists is renowned all around the world thanks to the education in one of the best Dental School at Semmelweiss University. The presence of foreign students is also significant. During the 50 year existence of the school, 800 out of almost 4800 dentists, who graduated here, came from 36 countries. Besides the centre in Budapest, the other three universities in the country provide the very same high quality dental education.

Dentists in Hungary have a rigorous training process: the 5 year basic education is followed by a 2 year residency period and after a successful qualification the candidates receive their diploma as medical specialists. For the dentists, permanent continuing education is compulsory. They are required to attend lectures and training programmes in new techniques to ensure they stay right up to date with all aspects of their profession. In Hungary, there are nearly 6000 practising dentists and about 2800 dental technicians to support their work.

Dentists in Hungary – additional information

The Hungarian Medical Chamber which is made up of dentists and physicians it's the central organization to which all Hungarian dentist's must belong. The chamber supervises its members deciding on suitability to practice and proper ethical conduct.

The Medical Chamber's ethical standards are enforced upon its members. Ethical committees meet at both local and national level: the make up of these committees is dependent on the nature of the breach of practice being investigated. The Council of European Dentists' code of ethics also applies to Hungarian dentists.

Hungary complies with EU regulations on data protection. Adherence is monitored by an independent ombudsman in accordance with The Health Data Processing Act of 1997. This act guarantees an individuals access to their medical records in a timely fashion as well as the protection of data by medical practicioners.

Ethical complaints are dealt with by the Medical Chamber. All other complaints will typically be sent first to the provider of the treatment, if resolution of the problem fails then a complaint may be addressed to the National Public Health & Medical Officers Service. Finally, complaints may be addressed through the common courts.

Resources

Dental Section of the Hungarian Medical Association
Szondi u 100
H – 1085 Budapest
tel: +36 1 354 0469
fax: +36 1 353 2188
email: kamara@fogorvos.hu
website: www.kamara.fogorvos.hu

Hungarian Ministry of Health
website: www.eum.hu

Council of Euopean Dentists
CED/DLC: Code of Ethics (Word Doc)

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