All 161 Clinics that provide Root Canals in Hungary

To prevent or reverse infection of badly damaged and decayed teeth, it may be necessary to carry out a root canal treatment. Though possessed of a fearsome reputation, the procedure is now well understood and produces excellent long lasting results with minimal discomfort.

What is Root Canal Treatment?

Tiny canals in your tooth become infected and can cause quite severe pain. The purpose of a root canal is to save a badly infected tooth. If not performed extraction of the tooth is commonly required. The infected canals are cleared then filled. It is quite common for the tooth to require a crown or a filling.

You might need a root canal if one or more of your teeth have become infected and there is severe damage to the pulp of your tooth.

Things to look out for include:

• Although simple root canals can be performed by a general dentist, more complex root canals (such as those on your rear teeth) may require a specialised Endodontist.
• Commonly a root canal treatment will require a crown as well. Be aware of this potential additional cost
• Hugh advances in root canals have been made over the last decade,  so make sure your dentist is up to date

What is the procedure like?

The tooth has small canals filled with what is known as pulp: these reach right down into its root. The tooth’s canals may become infected and the pulp within them is first removed in a procedure referred to as a pulpotomy. The canals are then temporarily filled with an alkaline paste and the tooth is left to settle during which time the paste thoroughly disinfects the tooth.

A second appointment about a week afterwards is necessary to complete the procedure. The pulpotomy should remove any discomfort related to infection within the tooth. In the follow up the temporary paste is removed. The canals are filled with an inert material and the tooth should be given a protective crown to protect the work. The procedure is spread over two or more dental visits.

What affects the price?

• The dentist selected
• If a specialized endodontic is required
• The position on of the tooth
• The type of crown required (if any)

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 root canals 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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