According to official statistics, every year more and more citizens of Russia and other CIS countries prefer dental treatment in China. This is due to high-quality medical care, the presence of a long-term guarantee for the services provided by specialists, as well as the democratic pricing policy of Chinese dental clinics. Even people with an average income can afford dental treatment in the PRC (People's Republic of China).
Directions of Chinese dentistry
A key feature that distinguishes dentistry in China is that it does not favor tooth extraction. Doctors of local clinics, whenever possible, try to restore the natural health and beauty of the dental row, eliminating both congenital and acquired dental defects.
And only if it is impossible to do this, the specialists take on the removal of the damaged tooth and its prosthetics.
An extensive network of public and private dental medical institutions operates on the territory of the PRC. Their employees provide services in the field of:
- Therapeutic dentistry: treatment of diseases of the oral mucosa, dental diseases of a non-carious nature, the fight against caries and its complications.
- Surgical dentistry: treatment of inflammatory diseases, operations to remove teeth and tumors of the oral cavity, plastic surgery on the jaws, preparation for further dental prosthetics.
- Aesthetic dentistry: teeth augmentation in case of cracks and chips, restoration of the shape and restoration of tooth color, whitening, installation of lumineers, veneers and other overhead elements, decorating teeth with Swarovski stones, crystals.
- Prosthetic dentistry: installation of removable and fixed dentures.
- Periodontics: treatment of diseases of the periodontal tissues.
- Orthodontics: elimination of dentoalveolar anomalies, occlusion correction by installing retainers, braces.
- Implantology: implantation of artificial implants into the dental bone.
- Pediatric dentistry: treatment of dental diseases in children of different ages.
Answering the question why it is better to treat teeth in China, it should be pointed out that a huge advantage of local clinics is the use of the latest equipment from Norway, Spain, USA, France, Germany, South Korea.
Among the employees of dental medical institutions in the PRC are not only ordinary dentists-practitioners, but also scientists (including doctors of science). In their work, they use modern materials, the quality of which meets international standards.
Chinese dental clinics provide a guarantee for services on average from 2 to 20 years. Some medical institutions provide treatment on credit.
In many clinics, you can pay for services not only in yuan, but also in foreign currency.
Diagnostic and preventive procedures
To diagnose diseases of the oral cavity in general and the dentition in particular, you should contact your dentist-therapist. A specialist of this profile will also perform:
- treatment of diseases of the oral mucosa (infectious, traumatic, symptomatic, specific stomatitis, glossitis, cheilitis);
- treatment of caries and its consequences - pulpitis, periodontitis, periostitis;
- treatment of diseases not associated with caries - hypoplasia and enamel fluorosis, hypersensitivity of teeth, necrosis of hard tissues and others.
In order to prevent dental diseases, it is necessary to visit a therapist at least once every 12 months.
For example, if you prefer dental treatment in Hunchong, it is recommended to go to one of the best hospitals in the city - Xihe Clinic for diagnosis and subsequent therapy. The dental department of this institution provides a full range of services: from filling and tooth extraction to prosthetics and implantation. Xihe Hospital actively accepts Russian patients.
Installation of dentures and implants
One of the most serious dental problems is the complete decay of the teeth, as a result of which their restoration becomes impossible. In this case, you have to use methods such as prosthetics and implantation.
The entire process in China will take several days, since the latest generation of computer equipment will be involved in the manufacture of artificial teeth analogs.
For example, a dental clinic in Dalian called "Vienna" offers complete dental prosthetics within 4-7 days. Here, as in other Chinese medical institutions, you can order both removable and fixed prostheses.
The patient can fix the removable structure in the oral cavity and, if necessary, remove it. Such prostheses are suitable for those who have lost a large number of teeth.
Fixed dental prosthetics in China is recommended for patients who have one or more missing teeth. Such prostheses are fixed in the mouth by a doctor and cannot be removed while wearing. The most popular fixed structures are crowns, bridges, inlays, veneers, and lumineers.
Cheaper than in Russia, and therefore widely demanded is dental implantation in China. For a low price in this country, you can restore both one tooth and a whole dentition.
Unlike dentures, which are attached to adjacent teeth, implants are implanted with metal pins into the gum. When installing implants, there is no need to grind adjacent healthy teeth (which is the main disadvantage of prosthetics).
Pediatric dentistry services
The most popular areas of pediatric dentistry are therapeutic, orthodontic and surgical.
Chinese doctors pay considerable attention to the treatment of diseases of the dentition in young children. From their point of view, problems with baby teeth also require emergency intervention, because their condition is the foundation for the formation of permanent teeth and bite.
Decayed by caries and affected by infection, the deciduous dentition can cause serious dental diseases in the future.
The best dental clinics in China that accept pediatric patients are You-Ai (Mercy) and Master Sun in Heihe, Svetlana and Vienna in Dalian, dental hospital in Urumqi and others. In these medical institutions, sparing techniques are used, the latest generation of anesthetic drugs that are safe for children with a minimal allergenic effect.
Dental rates in China
Questions about how much dental prosthetics costs in China in 2021, what prices are valid for the installation of implants, surgical and other types of treatment, are relevant for most patients.
Approximate prices for dental services in clinics in the PRC are presented in the table.
| Treatment type | Price in rubles |
|---|---|
| Cobalt-Nickel Crown Installation with Japanese Ceramic Mass, 6 Years Warranty | 1 900 |
| Installation of a titanium alloy crown using Japanese ceramics, with a 10-year warranty | 2 900 |
| Installation of zirconia veneers | 10 000 |
| Installation of a temporary crown | 200 |
| Removable acrylic denture for one jaw, with a 5-year warranty | 11 000 |
| Microprosthesis for 1-3 teeth | 4 000 |
| Implant implantation | from 25,000 |
| Medium caries treatment | 600 |
| Deep caries treatment | 650 |
| Temporary filling | 150 |
| Removal of calculus with ultrasound | 750 |
| Fluoridation | 500 |
| Lancing an abscess | 200 |
| Easy extraction of a permanent tooth | 600 |
| Complex extraction of a permanent tooth | 850 |
Prices for dental treatment in the PRC vary depending on the clinic. Public health facilities tend to be cheaper than private ones.
Recommendations for choosing a dental clinic in China
For those who do not want to spend time on their own preparation of a trip to the PRC for the purpose of dental treatment, the so-called dental or dental tours, which are organized by many companies, have become popular. In order not to fall into the trap of scammers, you should first of all ask if the intermediary has a license to provide travel services. An honestly working company will always be ready to present a document.
Having decided on a travel company, you need to study the proposed dental tours to China for Russians. Find out whether a particular clinic has a license for dental treatment, what place it occupies in the rating of similar medical institutions, how warranty cases are resolved within its walls (for example, can one count on a refund of the money spent in the event of an implant rejection).
It also does not hurt to study on the website of the clinic you like information about:
- the qualifications, professional experience and achievements of her doctors;
- technical equipment of dental offices;
- the drugs used;
- cost of services;
- availability of discounts and promotions for foreigners.
You should definitely read the reviews of patients who had the opportunity to go on dental tours to China. Based on the information received, you can make a rational choice in favor of a particular clinic.
What documents are needed for the trip
To go to the PRC for dental treatment, you will need to prepare a package of documents:
- medical visa to China S1 (over 180 days) or S2 (up to 180 days);
- an invitation from a medical institution containing information about the clinic, the patient's passport data, the time frame and purpose of travel, the signature of the head and the seal of the organization;
- original and copy of the foreign passport;
- original and copy of the internal passport;
- a certificate from the place of work with the amount of salary for the month;
- a certificate of the state of the bank account.
If a child needs dental treatment in Manchuria or another region of the PRC, his foreign passport will be needed (if not, a birth certificate and a photo of the child pasted into the passport of the parent with whom he is traveling).
If the minor travels only with his father or mother, the second parent must give written consent to take the child abroad and certify this document with a notary.
Patient Testimonials
We invite you to read the reviews of those who decided to prefer Chinese dentistry to Russian.
Semyon, 56 years old, Khabarovsk
“From personal experience, I can say: The first dental clinic in Heihe is the best Chinese medical institution. Two years ago I went there for the treatment of periodontal disease, which I could not get rid of in my homeland for more than 10 years. The doctor used a laser to remove tartar and plaque, prescribed antibiotics, and installed implants in place of the lost teeth. The procedures were absolutely painless, and most importantly, they cost three times cheaper than in Russia. A nice bonus - I got a 10-year warranty for everything. If you decide to get implants, I advise you to go to Heihe. ”
Tamila, 62 years old, Vladivostok
“I have long wanted to change a denture for the lower jaw, as the previous one has become unusable. I asked about the prices in the dental clinics of my city and was horrified: I cannot collect such a sum in the near future. The daughter offered to go to China for treatment. I went to the official website of the Svetlana clinic in Dalian, studied the prices, paid for a dental tour for me to this hospital. My prosthesis was ready within 3 days - I couldn't even dream of such a pace! ”
Karina, 32 years old
I have been treating deep caries at the Urumqi State Hospital. Repairing each tooth cost 595 rubles. They made me a discount as a foreign patient, for which a special thank you! All seals were provided with a 6-year warranty, which is confirmed by a warranty certificate. I can say with confidence that dentistry in Urumqi is a symbiosis of high quality, professional approach and affordable cost.
Outcome
The popularity of dental tourism to China is increasing. Patients from the CIS countries are attracted by affordable prices for treatment, the professionalism of Chinese doctors, the use of innovative materials and tools by specialists, the fast pace of performing even the most complex medical procedures (in particular, the installation of implants and prostheses).
Many foreigners prefer to bring children to the PRC for treatment, since in this country preference is given to sparing methods and the safest drugs.
