We would like to share with you a few frequently asked questions that we have recieved in the past from some of our earlier patients. If you still have any further questions, then please do contact us and our team will glady answer to any questions.

1. Why Hungary?

Arsdental you have a chance to save money and receive high quality dental treatment while you can enjoy the true beauty of Hungary.



2. How much money could I save?

You can save an average of 60-70% on your dental bill. Crowns, bridges or implants cost 3-4 times more in the UK, USA etc. than in Hungary.
Let us show you an example by using a very simple math to verify how much you really save.
Lets say: At your local dental clinic after being examined for your dental health your dentist will inform you that you will need 10 crowns to rebuild your dental health. Please take a look at the table below to see your costs and savings.

Country	Price (per crown)	No	Total
England	£490	10	£4900
Germany/Austria	€700	10	€7000
USA	$850	10	$8500




Your savings with ArsDental

Currency	Price (per crown)	No	Total	Saving
GBP	£175	10	£1.750	65%+
EUR	€200	10	€2.000	70%+
USD	$255	10	$2.550	70%+





3. Why are the treatments so affordable?

Even though Hungary has joined the EU in 2004 the cost of living is much lower than in other EU countries so the savings of the same quality materials and the labour cost saving are passed directly on to you. When the overall costs are considered on 3-4 implants, bridges or crowns, for example, the saving can be quite significant.



4. What advantages will I have using your service?

We provide you with first class care from the moment you contact us until you arriveíy back at your home.

This includes:

     ----- Free consultation with the dentist
     ----- Free written quotation in details
     ----- Free written quotation in details
     ----- Hotel booking
     ----- Free transport and hostess service in Hungary to and from the hotel - dental surgery
     ----- Liasing with the dental surgeries prior to treatment
     ----- Help with organising cultural, social events, excursions etc. in Hungary
    



5. Why don't you include the flight tickets in the price?

Most of our Clients have very busy lifes. For this reason, travel dates often need to be rescheduled at the Client’s request and this could cause loads of confusion and mistake. On the other hand, the cost of travel takes only a small portion of the dental tourism anyway.



6. How can I get to the hotel and surgery from the airport?

A kind and welcoming team member of ArsDental will meet you at the airport on your arrival and will drive you to your hotel and to our surgery (more details in price list).



7. Do lower prices mean poorer quality in Hungary?

Absolutely not. There is outstanding dental training and longstanding international expertise in the field of dentistry in Hungary which enjoys a worldwide reputation.



8. How safe is the treatment in Hungary?

Fullfilling the international standards, at least as safe as in the UK, USA etc. The quality of infection control is above European standards and also superior to UK, USA etc. standards.



9. Are materials and techniques used by Hungarian dentists similar or the same to the ones used by popular dental surgeries in the UK, USA etc.?

Yes. Our dental surgeries in Hungary are staffed with experienced and highly qualified dentists and technicians and equipped with state of art technology. In Hungary dental clinics use the same materials as in Western Europe, from Germany, Austria, England, Switzerland, Japan and the USA.



10. Will the quality of work and the treatment guaranteed?

Yes. Our guarantee policy complies with international standards. Warranty on:

Crown	3 year
Inlay, Veneers	2 year
Filling	1 year
Implant (only the product)*	5 - 8 year
Partial Denture ( temporaries not included ! )	1 year
Full Denture	1 year

* The guarantee does not cover travelling costs and it is only valid for remedial dental work. The guarantee of the implants is valid only if the Arsdental surgery will complete the full work such as placing the implants, the crowns/bridges, denture and removing the stitches as well.




11. Guarantee will be reduced or invalidated:

----- If the dentists' instructions are not followed (for example not to wear the dentures
----- during the night)
----- If the patient does not visit a dentist for a routine check-up at least once a year
----- If the gum tissue or teeth bone is naturally reducing
----- If oral hygiene is neglected
----- If removable restoration such as partials dentures or full dentures are not kept and
----- maintained properly
----- Accidental damage, for example dropping dentures
----- If the patient loses or gains a substantial amount of weight during a short period
----- of time
----- If there is a general sickness occurring that has negative effects on the dental
----- condition (for example diabeste, epilepsy, osteoporosis, condition after X-rays
----- or chemotherapy).
----- If patient does not notify Hungary Dental prior to exercising their guarantee




12. Do I have to pay a registration or administration fee?

Our service is completely free of charge regardless of the type of treatment or length of stay. Our service is reimbursed from the dental surgeries direct.



13. How and when should/can I pay?

The cost of the dental treatment should be paid directly to our surgery in Hungary. You can pay in cash or using any major credit or debit card.



14. Do the dental treatment prices include VAT?

Yes, they do. All prices and quotes include the VAT.



15. How does the doctor keep up-to-date on all of the current techniques and materials?

Doctors, hygienists and staff successfully complete an extensive amount of training and continuing education each and every year in both clinical and clerical aspects of dentistry which keeps them abreast of all the new technologies. Each of us complete at least 20-40 hours of continuing education each year, from clinical issues to software to the latest techniques. As a team and as individuals, our office makes it our responsibility to stay current on the latest techniques and materials available.



16. What happens if I'm allergic to certain kinds of metal?

The most frequent allergies occur from nickel and palladium. However, these two metals haven't been used in the materials for teeth for about 5 years. However, if you are allergic to other metals, please inform your dentist about it.



17. Do your dentists and their team speak English?

Our dentists, the dental nurses, the receptionist have a good command of English. We are confident the language will not cause any problems or misunderstandings. If you want a professional interpreter for your optional programs, we service one with you.



18. How long will I need to spend in Hungary?

Depending on the kind of treatment you have, you will need to stay in Hungary 1-7 days.
It takes approximately a week to fit a crown or bridge, alternatively you may choose to make two shorter visits.
Extraction,Filling,Bleaching etc.: 1 day
Porcelain inlays, veneers, jacket crowns: 3-4 days
Implants: First visit: 3-6 days. Second visit (3-6 months later) 5-6 days
Once we know your specific needs, we will be able to provide a more comprehensive estimate of how long you will need to spend in Hungary.



19. How will your Hungarian staff help me?

Our doctors and hostesses will be there to assist you throughout your stay in every ways. Also we can provide you information on social and cultural events in Hungary and help you discover Hungary arranging variety of programs - if you wish.



20. Is there any recognized Body where I can complain should I be dissatisfied with the service?

Yes. Our dental surgery is fully registered and recognized by Hungarian and European health and customer services Bodies such as ANTSZ, Fogyasztovedelmi Fofelugyeloseg etc. and carry full responsibility for legal liability.



21. How Lasers Help Us Focus On Your Comfort

Powerful Potential
'Laser' is an acronym for "Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation". A complicated string of words meaning a single wavelength beam of highly concentrated light energy. And it's precisely that high energy that's made lasers so useful in both general medicine and dentistry. The laser's intense, narrow wavelength has specific, predictable and powerful effects when it contacts both hard and soft tissues of the body. So it's no wonder that the laser can be such an advanced tool in the hands of a skilled professional.

Efficient Energy
The laser beam can be precisely directed to only the tissues needing treatment, and the way it works virtually eliminates bleeding and sterilizes the area at the same time. All of this translates to higher quality treatments, better outcomes, and greater comfort for the patient. Currently, dental applications include gum disease treatments, cosmetic gum re-contouring, root canal therapy, decay detection and elimination, incision cauterizing, removal of growths, and biopsies.



22. How do I know when it's time to come in for a checkup?

Because dental health is important to your overall health, adults typically benefit from a professional cleaning and checkup every six months. While twice daily brushing and flossing certainly help maintain a healthy mouth, it is wise to check for plaque that hardens into tartar and can result in gum disease. Tartar requires professional cleaning to remove, and is the best way to prevent gum disease.



23. My gums bleed after I brush. Is this something to be concerned about?

Gums that bleed after brushing may or may not require attention, depending on the source of the problem. Bleeding gums can be caused by a number of things, including improper, rough scrubbing, using a hard-bristled toothbrush instead of a soft one, plaque and/or tartar build-up below the gum line, or gum sensitivity due to gingivitis or periodontal disease. If this problem persists despite proper brushing and flossing or occurs every time you brush your teeth, contact our office for an appointment to evaluate the problem.



24. Have the doctors and/or the dental surgery health insurance?

Of course, all of the team members have health insurance with one of the biggest insurance company in the Eu (Generali-Providencia Insurance Co.Ltd.).

Patient Library

1. RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY

There is nothing more beautiful than a natural healthy smile. We can restore your smile to an attractive, functional state with crowns, tooth colored fillings, porcelain bridges, and other precision fit restorations. We are dedicated to making durable, natural, long lasting restorations.



2. COSMETIC DENTISTRY

The first thing most people notice is your smile. We offer a variety of advanced techniques to create the smile of your dreams.



3. DENTAL IMPLANTS

Dental Implants are a remarkable advancement in dental science. Implants are permanent restorations used to replace missing teeth. They can replace a single missing tooth, multiple teeth, or even to stabilize a full denture. They are an attractive alternative to more traditional treatments providing greater stability and security and giving you the natural feeling of your own teeth.



4. ROOT CANAL TREATMENT

Occasionally the decay goes so deep, that the the tooth’s nerve chamber will become infected, then an almost unbearable pain appears, usually at night, because of the tension of the gases derives from the inflammation of veins and nerves in it. The root canal treatment, or endodontic intervention, can be executed without pain, and what is more important, it serves tooth-keeping. Root treatment causes less unpleasantness than tooth substitution. During root treatment, after thorough anaesthetisation the dentist removes the inflamed tooth-nerves and veins, and pain, oedema considerably decreases. After that on some occasion dentine is treated with antiseptic and medicines, and when the tooth becomes symptom free, root-filling can be done. After successful root-filling the tooth must be cover-filled, usually it is worth protecting it with a crown.

   




5. FILLINGS

Restoring lost tooth structure with porcelain, or composite resin. Used as part of the treatment of cavities.

6. INLAY

(Requires 4-5 days) It’s applied in case of large cavities. A stronger and longer-lasting alternative to amalgam or composite filling. After removing decay, the dental technician prepares ’ the filling ’ with the sample taken from a previously prepared cavity. When the inlay is ready, the dentist cemented that into the cavity. It can be made of composite, porcelain, gold and golden – porcelain.





7. ONLAY

(Requires 4-5 days) Similar to inlay, but it’s applied in case of extremely large cavities. We must replace the whole chewing-surface of the tooth, or maybe the whole chewing cusps. It can be made of composite, porcelain, gold and golden – porcelain. It can be made of composite, porcelain, gold and golden – porcelain.





8. GOLDEN-INLAY

(Requires 4-5 days) The only kind of filling that improves as time goes by. It a simple explanation: during the use of fillings having high gold-content, that is during chewing we keep hitting more and more the filling-edge to the tooth-edge, thus they adjust to each other preventing the risk of secondary decay.






9. VENEERS

(Requires 4-5 days) Veneers are thin sheet that are laid onto the teeth and bonded to the surface. We apply mainly ont he external surface of the frontal teeth. They are more durable and have more realistic appearance. We use it to correct the shape, position and colour of the teeth and to reach the best aestethic effect. The Procedure: Veneers are a more conservative alternative to crowns since they require less removal of the tooth's original surface. With veneers in place, patients can expect straighter, whiter, and more even looking teeth. On the first visit, the dentist removes a very small layer of each tooth's outer enamel. A local anesthesia may be used.

The dentist makes a mold of the teeth then the technicians create customized veneers for the teeth. The lab prepares the veneers in one day. During this time, the teeth have a slightly different appearance because of the removal of the outer layer of enamel. On the third day, when the veneers are ready, the patient makes their second dental visit. The dentist applies the veneer to the tooth using a bonding material. When exposed to light, this bonding material dries and hardens.



10. IMPLANTS

(Requires 3-6 days, next visit after 3-6 months: 5-6 days) Dental implants are artificial tooth roots made of bio-material which is placed in the socket of the lost teeth to carry a tooth replacement. The material is generally pure, unalloyed titanium, which is completely accepted by the human body. The Procedure: During preliminary examinations the doctor checks the patient to decide if placement of dental implants can be carried out. This includes a dental examination (which teeth must be substituted, if the jaw is suitable for receiving the implants, taking of X-ray shots, etc.). The insertion of implants is carried out under local anaesthesia. First the dentist prepares the given part of the jaw, then inserts the implant. The suture is removed 4-7 days later, and following this implants begin to heal under the gums. The healing period lasts for about 3 months. During this time bone cells grow into the micro-pores created on the surface of the implant. This process is called osseointegration, and ensures the implants fix in place and become able to support a normal biting load long-term without any damage.

Note: If you notice any change, attend a check-up examination as soon as possible!

Then the tooth replacement is fixed onto the implants. First the implants osseointegrated under the gum are uncovered, then abutment pieces are fitted into them to support or retain the replacement.
Following this, the prosthesis is prepared in the dental laboratory in a short time in the usual way.
The complete implant reconstruction process may take from 2 to 6 months.
Contact between patient and dentist does not stop here, with placement of the new teeth. Among the most important criteria for long-run success in dental implantation are good mouth hygiene and regular medical check-ups. Patients wearing implant-based tooth replacement must regularly attend examinations once a year. Then the dentist verifies the state of the attachment of the bone and of the mucosa around the implant(s) and that of the tooth replacement, and makes the necessary corrections (e.g. removes plaque).




11. DENTURES

(Requires 7-8 days) When multiple teeth are extracted, dentures may be the most appropriate solution. Dentures can create a natural and healthy looking set of teeth. Complete and Partial Dentures

Many types of dentures exist, including complete and partial dentures. Complete dentures are used when few of the original teeth remain. The dentist begins by removing any remaining teeth so the dentures can be fitted. He or she then makes a mold of the gums and sends it to a dental lab where customized dentures are constructed. Patients are typically fitted with temporary dentures until the permanent set of dentures have returned from the laboratory. Partial dentures are prepared in much the same way as a complete set, and are utilized when only a few teeth are missing...






12. OVER DENTURES

(Requires 7-8 days)
If the roots of a patient's remaining teeth (the tissue and gums) are strong, the dentist may suggest over dentures. Over dentures fit on top of the remainder of teeth in the mouth. With over dentures, the remaining teeth are resculpted and covered with metal caps to stop future decay. The advantage of over dentures is that they do not have to be relined as frequently as a complete set of dentures because the jawbone and gums recede less. In addition, over dentures create less occlusion (bite) problems than complete dentures.




13. CROWNS

(Requires 5 days) When a tooth is cracked, decayed, or damaged, a crown may need to be fitted onto the tooth. A crown is a permanent covering that fits over the original tooth. The Procedure: Crowns can be made of porcelain, gold and other metals, acrylic resin. Porcelain crowns typically have the most realistic appearance, although they tend to be less durable than other materials. Crowns can whiten, reshape, and realign existing teeth, adding to a healthy and vibrant smile. During your first visit, the dentist will numb the tooth to be crowned and remove the decay in or around it. The tooth is then rescultped to provide an easy fit for the crown.

An impression of your teeth is then taken and sent to the dental lab where permanent, custom-made crowns are created (this usually takes weeks in the UK, USA etc. because of capacity problems). During this interim period, temporary crowns made of an acrylic resin are fitted onto the teeth. On your next visit, the dentist removes the temporary crown and fits the permanent crown onto the teeth. He or she makes sure the crown has the proper look and fit, and then cements the crown into place.




14. BRIDGES

(Requires 4-5 days) A bridge is a device used to fill the space where a tooth has fallen out or been removed. A typical bridge consists of a pontic (a filler tooth) that is attached to two surrounding crowns (abutments). Once complete, this bridge structure is bonded into the mouth. Without the use of a bridge, spaces in the mouth from missing teeth can cause multiple teeth to shift, lead to occlusion (biting) and/or jaw problems, and may spur periodontal disease. Bridges safeguard the integrity of existing teeth and help maintain a healthy, vibrant smile.

The Procedure:
Bridges usually require two trips to the dentist's office.
During the initial visit, the surrounding teeth are numbed with a local anesthetic. The dentist prepares the surrounding teeth by cleaning any plaque or decay that remains and reducing them so that the crowns can be fitted. The dentist makes a mold of the teeth and sends it off to a dental lab where the customized impression is prepared. In the interim, patients are fitted with a temporary bridge constructed of acrylic resin. On the next visit the dentist removes the temporary bridge and replaces it with the permanent one. The dentist then adjusts the bridge for the proper bite and fit, and the bridge is permanently bonded into the mouth




15. TOOTH WHITENING

Tooth whitening can be a highly effective way of lightening the natural colour of your teeth without removing any of the tooth surface.
There are a number of reasons why you might get your teeth whitened. Your teeth can also be stained on the surface through food and drinks such as tea, coffee, red wine and blackcurrant. Smoking can also stain teeth and our teeth can also become more discoloured as we get older.
Calculus or tartar can also affect the colour of teeth. Some people may have staining under the surface, which can be caused by certain antibiotics or tiny cracks in the teeth which take up stains.
There is now 'power whitening'. During this procedure a rubber dam is put over your teeth or a gel to protect the gums, and a bleaching product is painted onto your teeth. Then a light or laser is shone on the teeth to activate the chemical. The light or the ultrasonic speeds up the chemical reaction of the whitening product and the colour change can be achieved more quickly using this procedure. Power whitening can make teeth up to five or six shades lighter.
The 'active ingredient' in the product is usually hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide. As the active ingredient is broken down, oxygen gets into the enamel on the teeth and the tooth colour is made lighter.
A through tartar-removal, polishing and the filling of decayed teeth precede every kind of whitening method.
Artificial teeth can not be whitened. However, it is possible to substitute artificial teeth later, thus differences in shade can be avoided.







16. SCALINGS

Treatment for gum disease involving removal of hardened plaque (tartar or calculus) from teeth. Performed by a dental hygienist during a prophylaxis (dental cleaning), or in more extreme cases by a periodontist.



17. DENTAL EXTRACTION

The removal of a tooth that is severely decayed, broken, loose, or causing crowding.

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