🔍 How not to overpay for dental treatment in Georgia: real prices and hidden costs you need to know about

📌 What you will learn from this article:

• 💶 Which expenses are definitely included in the clinic's price list, and which may appear "suddenly"
• 📊 Which services most often cause confusion among patients due to hidden surcharges
• 🧾 How to correctly request the full cost of treatment before a trip
• 💡 What to pay attention to in a treatment plan so as not to overpay
• ❓ Answers to 10 frequently asked questions about budget, price list and transparency of conditions

🟨 The main thing in a nutshell: how much and what are you paying for?

📊 Typical expenses for dental treatment in Georgia:

☎️ Tip:

• Ask for a step-by-step estimate before your visit
• Compare which services are included in the price and which may require additional payment
• Check if there is an “all-inclusive package” and what is included

💰 Why do patients face co-payments?

Everything looked good on the website: "Implant - from $400." But in reality, the bill doubled. Sound familiar? This happens when the price is listed as "from," without explanation. This is the starting amount for the implant only, without additional procedures.

😕 What usually "pops up" on the spot? Here are the most common reasons why the final amount is higher:

• 🩻 Additional images or tests - sometimes a CT scan is required, not just a panoramic image. Price - from $50.
• 🦴 Bone grafting - if there is not enough tissue, you cannot do without it. This is an additional $100-300.
• 🦷 Temporary crowns - they are not always announced in advance, but they are needed for the period of implant engraftment.
• 🔁 Final crowns and a follow-up visit - especially if the treatment is carried out in two stages. This is a separate expense item.

📌 Important to know! To avoid such a situation, request a detailed estimate in advance, including all stages and materials. Reliable clinics send the calculation step by step and without hidden figures.

📝 What does a transparent treatment plan look like?

A good clinic doesn't hide anything "for later". You receive a clear document in advance, in which everything is laid out on the shelves - without vague formulations and "surprises" on the spot.

📄 Step-by-step plan — broken down into stages: consultation, images, implant installation, temporary crown, final prosthetics. Specific procedures and dates of visits are indicated. You understand what to expect and how much it will cost.

📌 Materials and brands — indicated in advance. For example: Straumann implant, temporary PMMA crown, E-max zirconium crown. No “we'll do it as the situation demands.”

✅ What is included in the price and what is not: ✔️ Are images included? ✔️ Is bone grafting necessary — and how much does it cost? ✔️ How many days will the treatment take? All additional payments and conditions — immediately on paper.

🔁 Flexibility of the plan: If changes appear along the way (for example, not one but two teeth are needed), the doctor immediately includes this in the calculation and justifies it. Everything is fair, without pressure.

📬 Reliable clinics respond in detail and with documents - not in words. You are not just a patient - you are a partner in your treatment 😊

🌍 Patient reviews of unexpected expenses

🧾 Checklist: How to avoid unnecessary spending

✅ Request an estimate before the trip - with a breakdown by services

✅ Send your CT or panoramic image - otherwise the clinic will not see hidden nuances

✅ Ask if the price includes: anesthesia, temporary teeth, transfer and support

✅ Check if adjustments are possible after the examination

✅ Fix the price in writing - in correspondence or a document

❓ Frequently asked questions

❓ Why can the final amount differ from the starting price?

✅ Because not all clinics include temporary crowns, flights, or bone grafting in the base price.

❓ What is included in the price of an implant?

✅ Depends on the clinic. Often - only the screw itself and installation. The crown, fixation, and diagnostics can be separate.

❓ How can I understand the final amount in advance?

✅ Send a dental x-ray, request a detailed plan with notes: "included" / "not included".

❓ Do I need to pay for the consultation?

✅ Often - no. But it is better to check in advance: there are clinics where the initial appointment costs 30-50 €.

❓ What about temporary crowns?

✅ This is one of the most common "hidden" expenses. Check whether it is included in the package or paid separately.

❓ What are the most common hidden surcharges?

✅ Bone grafting, temporary teeth, follow-up visits, changing the treatment plan.

❓ Is there an all-inclusive package?

✅ Yes. Some clinics offer full support - accommodation, transfer, treatment, translator.

❓ How do you know that the clinic is not trying to make money on surcharges?

✅ They discuss everything before the visit, do not impose expensive procedures, and work according to a written plan.

❓ Do I need to make an advance payment?

✅ Usually, yes. But the amount is fixed, and the treatment plan is confirmed before the trip.

❓ Can they refuse to refund if the plan changes?

✅ Check the terms of return and estimate changes in advance - reliable clinics discuss this.

📌 What is important to remember

In short, remember three things:

1. 💶 The price "per implant" is not always the whole price
2. 🧾 Ask for a detailed estimate with notes on what is included
3. 📲 Don't be afraid to ask direct questions - this is your confidence and your budget

⚠️ All prices and examples are based on information from open sources and offers from dental clinics. The data is current at the time of writing. Before the trip, it is recommended to clarify the details directly with the selected clinic.