All 161 Clinics that provide Lumineers in Hungary

Lumineers are an alternative to standard veneers. They can hide discolouration of teeth and also disguise gaps between teeth or irregular/chipped teeth. They are thin and strong and can be fitted with less preparation than other veneer types. They can end up being cheaper than veneers too as they require less work on the part of the dentist.

How does it work?

Lumineers are a thin porcelain veneers that covers and protects teeth that have become stained or chipped, returning the appearance of a healthy white smile. Though they do not require the preparation and grinding of the teeth that typical veneers do, there are some drawbacks so be sure and consult your dentist for which option is best for you.

What is the procedure like?

The procedure is quite straight forward with the dentist taking a measurement of the size and shape of lumineer required. A custom lumineer is then afixed to the teeth at a subsequent visit.

What different types exist?

Lumineers are made by the Den-Mat Corporation. They are a single brand - see Dental Veneers for other similar options.

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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