How far in advance do I need to book?

For a first examination usually two to four weeks, more in summer. Send your X-rays in advance so the clinic can prepare a plan and reserve enough appointments for your stay.

What if something goes wrong after I return home?

Contact the clinic; most have arrangements with partner practices or cover the repair at your next visit. That is why a written guarantee matters. For urgent problems, see your nearest dentist.

Most clinics accept cards and bank transfers; some ask for a deposit for extensive work. Ask before you travel.

Dentists in Croatia for patients from abroad: prices, planning and what to watch out for

Implant 550–800 €, crown 230–320 €: that is why patients from Germany, Austria and Italy come to Croatia. How to plan your visit, what to ask the clinic for and what a typical course of treatment looks like.

Updated 20.10.2026 · 6 min read · Prvi termin

Dental tourism in Croatia is nothing new: clinics in Istria, on the Kvarner coast, in Zagreb and in Dalmatia have been receiving patients from Italy, Germany, Austria and Slovenia for decades. This guide is intended both for patients from abroad and for their relatives in Croatia who help them organise the trip.

Why prices are lower

Lower labour and rental costs, not lower quality: materials (implants, zirconia) are sourced from the same manufacturers as in Germany or Austria. According to the price lists we have collected, an implant typically costs 550 to 800 €, a zirconia crown 230 to 320 €, and a full arch on four implants (All-on-4) from around 4,000 to 6,000 €. In Germany an implant with a crown is often 2,000 € or more. See the comparison by city on the Implant prices page.

What to ask the clinic for before you travel

A written treatment plan and cost estimate, based on a panoramic X-ray (OPG) or a 3D scan that you send by e-mail. Reputable clinics provide it free of charge.
What is included: implant, abutment, crown, temporary teeth, X-rays, follow-up examinations.
Guarantee: most clinics give a guarantee of several years on implants and prosthetics; ask what it covers and what happens if a problem arises once you are back home.
Language: on clinic profiles we show the languages spoken (German, Italian, English).
Logistics: many clinics offer airport transfers and accommodation at agreed rates.

A typical course of treatment

First visit (2–5 days): examination, X-rays, extractions, implant placement, temporary teeth. Healing phase (3–6 months): at home. Second visit (5–7 days): impressions, try-in and fitting of the final crowns or bridges. For individual crowns or cosmetic work, a single visit of a week is often enough. Plan your visits outside the summer season: accommodation is cheaper and clinics have more appointments available.

What to watch out for

A price „per implant“ without the crown and abutment is not comparable with the full price; compare the total cost estimate.
Prices set too low and promises of „everything in one visit“ for extensive work: implant healing cannot be sped up.
Check that the clinic is a registered healthcare institution or practice in Croatia (the name „poliklinika“ or „ordinacija dentalne medicine“) and who the responsible doctor is.
Agree who bears the costs if a correction is needed: travel is not covered by the guarantee.

Reimbursement from your insurer

Patients insured in the EU can ask their insurer to reimburse part of the cost of planned treatment in another EU country, up to the amount they would receive at home (the Directive on cross-border healthcare). For this you need an invoice and a treatment plan in the insurer's language or with a translation; some countries require prior authorisation. Check with your insurer before you travel.

Where to look

The Treatment in Croatia page lists clinics that explicitly welcome patients from abroad, with their languages and services. In the search you can filter by city and price, send an appointment request to several clinics at once and compare their offers.

Frequently asked questions

How far in advance do I need to book?: For a first examination usually two to four weeks, more in summer. Send your X-rays in advance so the clinic can prepare a plan and reserve enough appointments for your stay.
What if something goes wrong after I return home?: Contact the clinic; most have arrangements with partner practices or cover the repair at your next visit. That is why a written guarantee matters. For urgent problems, see your nearest dentist.
Can I pay by card?: Most clinics accept cards and bank transfers; some ask for a deposit for extensive work. Ask before you travel.

General information, not medical advice. In an emergency call 112. Prices and rules may change; the clinic and HZZO give binding information.