Dental Costs at Ceramic Dental Clinic, Seoul
ORTHODONTICS
Orthodontic costs
Ceramic braces from KRW 6,000,000
Checked by Dr. Sunmin Kim
Orthodontics page →| Appliance | Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ceramic braces | KRW 6,000,000 | Appliance close to the color of your teeth |
| Flash free | KRW 5,800,000 | Appliance even less noticeable than ceramic braces |
| Clippy-C | KRW 6,500,000 | Self-ligating appliance |
| Damon Clear | KRW 7,000,000 | Esthetic self-ligating appliance |
| Invisalign | KRW 8,500,000 | Clear aligner treatment |
| Combination (upper lingual · lower ceramic) | KRW 7,600,000 | |
| Lingual braces (upper and lower) | KRW 8,600,000 | Appliance bonded to the inside of the teeth |
| Partial orthodontics (upper or lower) | KRW 3,000,000 | Usually 4–6 months |
| Comprehensive orthodontic diagnosis | KRW 50,000 | KRW 100,000 in total if a CT scan is needed · Included in the orthodontic fee if you start treatment |
| Other appliances (ABP, TPA, expander, tongue appliance) | KRW 300,000–500,000 |
Included
Comprehensive orthodontic diagnosis (if you start treatment) · Extraction (except wisdom teeth) · Mini-screws · Basic retainers · Retainer check-ups and adjustments (for 2 years after orthodontic treatment ends)
Charged separately
Other appliances · Remaking a retainer that breaks or is lost · Rebonding or remaking retainers after 2 years · Diagnosis fee if you have only the diagnosis and do not start treatment
Example: for ceramic braces, the total orthodontic fee is KRW 6,000,000. The diagnosis fee (KRW 50,000, or KRW 100,000 with a CT scan) is included in the orthodontic fee if you start treatment, so it is not added on top. · Clear aligner fees may be lower depending on the number of steps, and adding brackets for fine adjustment may cost extra. · Korean National Health Insurance: not covered
VENEERS · WHITENING
Porcelain veneer costs · Teeth whitening costs
CERANATE KRW 550,000–770,000 per tooth (including VAT)
Checked by Dr. Ilseop Ahn
Porcelain veneers & front teeth page →| Item | Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CERANATE (1 tooth) | KRW 550,000–770,000Including VAT | Varies with the material and fabrication method |
| Teeth whitening 1Day | KRW 385,000Including VAT | Light-activated whitening finished in one day |
| Teeth whitening Combo | KRW 550,000Including VAT | 2 light-activated sessions + home whitening |
| Lip repositioning (gummy smile) | KRW 1,200,000Including VAT | When the lip rises too high when you smile |
Example totals by number of teeth (including VAT) 4 teeth KRW 2,200,000–3,080,000 · 6 teeth KRW 3,300,000–4,620,000 · 8 teeth KRW 4,400,000–6,160,000
IMPLANT · GUM
Implant costs · Gum treatment costs
Implant KRW 1,200,000 per implant
Checked by Dr. Ilseop Ahn
Implants & gums page →| Item | Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|
| OSSTEM or Dentium implant (1 implant) | KRW 1,200,000 | |
| Implant + zirconia crown (1 implant) | KRW 1,500,000 | Total when the crown on top is made of zirconia |
| Bone graft (per site) | KRW 200,000–1,000,000 | Varies with the condition of your jawbone |
| Scaling (not covered by insurance) | KRW 50,000 |
Implants under Korean National Health Insurance: for people enrolled in Korea’s National Health Insurance who are 65 or older and still have some natural teeth, up to 2 implants per person in a lifetime are covered, with a 30% copay. Cases with no remaining teeth and extra procedures such as bone grafts are not covered. · Gum treatment under Korean National Health Insurance: scaling is covered once a year for people aged 19 or older. If you are diagnosed with gum disease, gum treatments such as root planing and gum surgery are also covered, and the copay differs by person.
TMJ · BRUXISM
TMJ treatment costs · Teeth grinding
Prices include VAT
Checked by Dr. Sunmin Kim
TMJ & teeth grinding page →| Item | Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|
| TMJ exam | About KRW 30,000Korean National Health Insurance | Tests of mouth opening, muscles, and joint sounds, plus TMJ X-rays. This is the insurance copay, so it differs by person |
| Medication | Korean National Health Insurance | Medicine to reduce pain and muscle tension, usually for 2 weeks |
| Laser physical therapy (PHL-15) | About KRW 9,000 per sessionKorean National Health Insurance | Usually about KRW 9,000 as the National Health Insurance copay; it may differ slightly by person |
| TMJ splint | KRW 500,000Not covered by insurance | All included |
| Teeth grinding splint | KRW 500,000Not covered by insurance | All included |
| Botox (Xeomin) | KRW 450,000Not covered by insurance | |
| Botox (Korean-made) | KRW 190,000Not covered by insurance |
All amounts include VAT · Exams, medication, and physical therapy are National Health Insurance copays, so they vary with your age and the care you receive that day.
GENERAL
Cavity treatment · Root canal treatment costs
Ceramic inlay KRW 300,000
Checked by Dr. Ilseop Ahn
Cavities & root canals page →| Item | Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Resin filling, back tooth | KRW 100,000 | Minor cavity |
| Resin filling, back tooth (2 surfaces) | KRW 200,000 | |
| Resin between teeth (per surface) | KRW 150,000 | |
| Resin at the gum line | KRW 100,000 | Groove where the tooth meets the gum |
| Ceramic inlay | KRW 300,000 | |
| Ceramic onlay | KRW 350,000 | Relatively large cavity |
| Ceramic crown | KRW 600,000 | |
| Zirconia crown | KRW 600,000 | |
| PFM crown | KRW 450,000 | |
| Core added | KRW 100,000 | |
| Post added | KRW 150,000 |
Root canal treatment: covered by Korean National Health Insurance
General information
Is there a separate exam fee?
Can I pay in installments?
Can the price change after the consultation?
Do orthodontic retainers cost extra?
Do international patients pay the same price?
Can I get documents for private health insurance?
Written by Dr. Sunmin Kim, Head Dentist · Reviewed by the dentist in charge of each section · Updated Oct 28, 2026
ABROAD
Visiting from abroad or living in Korea?
We see international patients who travel to Seoul and those who live in Korea. Our doctors consult with you directly in English. Read Visiting from abroad for visits, fees and payment, or message us on WhatsApp.
International and Korean patients pay the same fees, and during promotional events the same discounted price applies to everyone. The tax refund for foreign medical tourists has ended in Korea, so no refund applies. You can pay by credit card or in cash.