Gum surgery in the Republic of Korea typically costs between AUD $1,000 and AUD $2,300. Prices vary based on the surgical technique, sedation needs, and the number of treatment areas. In Australia, similar procedures cost around AUD $3,400 on average. Patients can save approximately 50% by travelling to South Korea. Quotes generally include the initial consultation, 3D CT imaging, and local anaesthetic.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a clinic with an on-site digital lab provides significant value. Guardians Dental Clinic, for instance, uses CAD/CAM milling for precise treatment planning. Many Seoul clinics specialise in English-speaking services for Australian patients. You can find specialists like Dr. Ho-Yeon Suh who hold Ministry of Health certificates. Larger centres like Yonsei JW Dental Clinic treat over 5,000 patients every year. These high-volume clinics often offer same-day adjustments, saving you extra days in Seoul.
| Republic of Korea | Thailand | Turkey | |
| Gum surgery | ≈ AUD $1,000 | from AUD $360 | from AUD $210 |
| Plastic of gingival recession | ≈ AUD $640 | ≈ AUD $570 | from AUD $640 |
| Gingivectomy | ≈ AUD $500 | from AUD $210 | from AUD $100 |
| Apically repositioned flap | ≈ AUD $500 | from AUD $210 | ≈ AUD $320 |
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Dr. Ji Ho Ahn is a prosthodontist at Yonsei JW Dental Clinic in Seoul. He holds a PhD from Seoul National University, South Korea's most prestigious institution. Dr. Ahn graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and is fluent in English. He specializes in Straumann dental implants and aesthetic tooth restoration.
Professor Jeongwon Youn serves as an Adjunct Professor at Yonsei University and brings senior academic expertise to complex gum surgery and periodontal care.
Dr Kim Geun-il is a Seoul National University-trained specialist who holds official certification from the Ministry of Health and Welfare in implant and integrated dentistry.
Dr Kwon Jae-won graduated with honours from Seoul National University, South Korea's top-ranked institution for dental surgery. He leads complex cases at 365 Seoul OneTop Dental Clinic.