Low wages and less expensive labour costs enable up to 70 per cent savings on tooth replacement, in the first place in Eastern European countries. But what about quality? Do patients take a higher risk? Consumer sites put your mind at ease: treatment in an Eastern European country meets the same standards as in your home country. On the condition, of course, that you carefully search for a good doctor. Above all, it is recommended to look for practices that work together with partners in your home country. If after care is required, this cooperation will help you to avoid an extra trip abroad.
The quality depends on the doctor – also in your home country
The European Consumers Centre confirms: „ Education, quality of work and dental treatment abroad are not always worse than in your home country. “ This statement may sound preserved, but this is due to the fact that three mystery guests were sent out to thirty dental practices abroad for an advice on their dental treatment. It showed that –in all countries- the offers considerably fluctuated in price and quality. The decisive factor was not the country, but the treating doctor.
The guarantee obligation is well-regulated within the European Union
So a careful choice of the dentist is essential for a successful treatment. The European Consumers Centre recommends to visit the dental practice’s homepage. Usually, this will give you a good impression of the technical status and the treatments that are offered. These are by far not the same. Within the European Union, however, the guarantee obligation for materials like crowns and bridges is integratively regulated: you can complain within two years. Many times, however, after care is required. The European Consumers Centre comments: „A local dentist is obliged to repair tooth replacement for two years without costs. In case of treatment abroad, one should agree upon the same right for guarantee.“
