Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
Porcelain crown installation in the Republic of Korea typically costs from $450 to $900. The final price depends on the chosen material, clinic location, and procedure complexity. Patients save approximately 32% compared to the US, where the average cost is $1,000. Local clinics usually include consultations, digital X-rays, and anesthesia in the base price.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a clinic with US board-certified prosthodontists offers a unique value-to-cost ratio. DARUN Dental Clinic provides high-end care using American-standard equipment and digital techniques. This ensures precision without the premium prices found in the US. Patients benefit from 3D CT imaging and same-day adjustments. This approach minimizes tooth damage and reduces the need for multiple follow-up visits.
| Republic of Korea | Turkey | The USA | |
| Porcelain crown installation | ≈ $450 | from $150 | from $1,000 |
No hidden fees – just official clinic prices. Pay at the clinic for Porcelain crown installation upon arrival and use a flexible installment plan if needed.
Bookimed is committed to your safety. We only work with medical institutions that maintain high international standards in Porcelain crown installation and have the necessary licenses to serve international patients worldwide.
Bookimed offers free expert assistance. A personal medical coordinator supports you before, during, and after your treatment, solving any issues. You're never alone on your Porcelain crown installation journey.
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This procedure involves fitting a porcelain cap over a tooth to restore its shape, strength, and appearance.
Today, South Korea has visa-free agreements with 112 states. None visa is required for stays under 90 days or less. To stay longer in this country, you need a visa. What states need a visa for treatment in South Korea and what countries can cross the border free and easy read here.
Healthcare is the key development sector of the Korean government. The Korean authorities are convinced that care for the citizens' health should be an absolute priority of state policy and spend about 1 billion a year for medical tourists attraction.
According to Mark Britnell, hospitals dominate the health system. 94% of hospitals are privately owned.
According to ASPS statistics, 17.7 mln cosmetic surgeries and 5.8 mln reconstructive procedures have been performed in 2018. Among cosmetic procedures the most popular are:
Tumor removal, laceration repair, maxillofacial surgery, scar revision, hand surgery are the most common operations in the context of reconstructive surgery.
Visas for travel to South Korea require a number of documents. The necessary papers can be submitted 90 days before the planned departure. Lists of documents includes:
Currency | South Korean Won (you also can pay for services in dollars) |
Best period for the trip | April, May & June or September, October & November. |
Language | Korean (most of medical staff speaks English fluently) |
Visa | none required for stays under 90 days or less |
Time difference with Europe | 9 hours |
Time difference with the USA | 9 hours |
Capital | Seoul |
Medical tourism center | Seoul |
Popular resorts | Gangwon-do, Gyeongju, Boseong, Jeju |
In South Korea, hotels of different price ranges and service levels are presented. Most tourists choose 4 and 5 star hotels with all-inclusive meals. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied food, a large well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have their own water park, which guests can use for free. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.