Spanish dental chains publish implant prices in euros, and two of the three we checked quote an implant with a crown at 990 € and 1.894€. Propdental in Barcelona gives 990 € as a guide price for an implant with a metal-ceramic crown, and Vitaldent lists a single implant with crown at 1.894€ paid in full. UK clinics on our city pages start at £1,495 in Edinburgh and £2,499 in London. We have not converted the euro prices, so check the exchange rate on the day you get a quote.
What do Spanish clinics charge for dental implants?
Propdental and Vitaldent quote implant and crown together, and Sanitas Dental lists each part. Here is what each publishes:
| Clinic | What the price covers | Price (as listed) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Propdental (Barcelona, Hospitalet de Llobregat, Badalona) | Implant 490 €, plus a crown on the implant: metal-ceramic 500 € or zirconia 600 € | Complete implant from 990 € | The clinic calls its prices a guide that can change after the first visit |
| Vitaldent | Single implant + crown | 1.894€ | Price for paying in full (precio al contado) |
| Sanitas Dental | Implant 1.014,50 €; prosthetic attachments per tooth 584,90 €; monolithic zirconia crown on implant 664,50 € | Prices for patients without Sanitas dental cover | Members of the Sanitas Dental Milenium plan pay 780 €, 449,90 € and 510 € |
Prices are copied exactly as each clinic shows them, in the clinic’s own currency, and we have not converted them. They are one clinic’s published price each, checked on 14 October 2026, and your quote after a scan can differ. Spanish price lists use a full stop for thousands and a comma for cents, so 1.014,50 € is one thousand and fourteen euros fifty.
Sanitas says its list applies “para todos, seas o no de Sanitas” (to everyone, whether or not you are with Sanitas), with a separate column for patients without its dental plan. Propdental says its prices “son orientativos y pueden variar después de realizar la primera visita”: they are a guide and can change after the first visit.
Is it safe to have dental implants in Spain?
The UK dental regulator cannot vouch for dentists in Spain. The General Dental Council says: “We can’t guarantee another organisation like us exists in other countries, or even that the standards will be the same as they are here.” It suggests you research the local rules first: “Does that country have a professional regulatory body? Is it compulsory for dental professionals to be registered with them?”
Two more points from official UK guidance:
- The GDC: “You should always be assessed by a qualified dentist before being given a treatment plan and cost estimate.”
- The TravelHealthPro factsheet on travelling for treatment from NaTHNaC: “Medical advice from an administrator, a travel agent, or member of a sales team is not acceptable.” It adds that the British Dental Association “strongly advise anyone considering treatment abroad to check a dentist’s qualifications and experience and whether they are insured if things go wrong”.
How do Spanish prices compare with UK prices?
To compare, here are UK prices in pounds. We have not converted the Spanish prices above, so check the exchange rate on the day you get a quote. On 14 October 2026 we checked the fee pages of clinics in six UK cities. These are the published starting prices for a single implant in each city:
| City | Clinics checked | Starting price for a single implant |
|---|---|---|
| London | 10 | £2,499 to £4,250 |
| Manchester | 10 | £2,100 to £3,140 |
| Birmingham | 10 | £2,100 to £4,280 |
| Glasgow | 10 | £2,200 to £4,169 |
| Edinburgh | 10 | £1,495 to £3,500 |
| Bristol | 10 | £2,500 to £3,830 |
Starting prices do not all cover the same work. The NHS describes the treatment like this: “a titanium screw is placed into the jaw bone to support a crown, bridge or denture.” Some clinics price the screw, the abutment that joins it to the tooth and the crown separately, so compare totals. For a like-for-like figure, Forest & Ray Bloomsbury in London lists an implant with the crown included from £2,499. Each city page shows what every clinic’s price covers, and the UK cost guide links to all of them.
Who pays if something goes wrong in Spain?
In most cases you do. Official UK guidance makes these points:
- Your GHIC is for state healthcare. The FCDO travel advice for Spain says: “To get medically necessary state healthcare in Spain, you need a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) or a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).” On private hospitals it says: “The GHIC or EHIC will not be accepted there.” It also says “a GHIC or EHIC is not an alternative to travel insurance.”
- The GHIC and EHIC do not help with the implant itself. GOV.UK: “Your EHIC or GHIC does not cover going abroad for elective surgery or any planned treatment.”
- Ordinary travel insurance usually excludes it. The NHS says: “Most travel insurance policies will not cover you for planned treatment abroad, so you may need specialist cover.” Its checklist also tells you to “tell your insurer about your plans to have treatment abroad”.
- The NHS will not refund it. The NHS treatment abroad checklist says: “You cannot get reimbursement for dental treatment.”
- The Foreign Office will not step into a dispute with the clinic. GOV.UK says: “Planned medical treatment is considered a commercial arrangement.”
What should you ask a clinic in Spain before booking?
Ask the questions the GDC lists for anyone going abroad for dental treatment, and get the answers in writing. From its patient guidance:
- “Who will be carrying out my treatment and what qualifications do they have?”
- “Are you regulated by a professional body and are you registered with them?”
- “Is the work guaranteed for a certain period of time?”
- “What aftercare do you provide?”
- “If there are complications and I need further treatment, is this included in the initial cost?”
- “What happens if I am unhappy with the results? Who pays for the extra flights, hotel and remedial work?”
- “Do you have a complaints system in place? Can I see a copy of it?”
TravelHealthPro adds that “a written contract from the clinic or hospital should be provided.” The NHS checklist says to think carefully before booking if there is “a hard sell”, “pressure to make a quick decision”, “no discussion of possible complications” or “no mention of aftercare”.
What happens with aftercare back in the UK?
Plan for problems to be fixed privately, either back in Spain or at a UK practice. The NHS says “implants are usually only available privately and are expensive”, and TravelHealthPro warns: “Follow-up care might not be easily available and may not be covered by the NHS.”
- Tell your own dentist before you go. The GDC says it is “always a good idea to speak to your own dentist before considering travelling abroad for your treatment”, because “they will also need to be aware of your plans in case of any later complications.”
- Bring your records home. TravelHealthPro: “Travellers should ensure they have copies of all overseas medical records, including x-rays and scans, before departure”.
- Budget for return trips. The NHS checklist asks you to make sure you have “factored in fluctuating exchange rates, the possibility of extending your stay if necessary and the cost of possible return trips.”
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental implant cost in Spain?
Propdental in Barcelona gives a guide price of 990 € for an implant with a metal-ceramic crown. Vitaldent lists a single implant with crown at 1.894€ paid in full. Sanitas Dental lists the implant, attachments and zirconia crown separately, at 1.014,50 €, 584,90 € and 664,50 € for patients without its dental plan.
Are Spanish implant prices fixed?
They are guide prices. Propdental says its prices can change after the first visit, and the GDC says you should always be assessed by a qualified dentist before being given a treatment plan and cost estimate.
Does my GHIC cover dental implants in Spain?
No. The FCDO says the GHIC is for medically necessary state healthcare and will not be accepted at private hospitals. GOV.UK says a GHIC or EHIC does not cover planned treatment.
Will the NHS fix implant problems after treatment in Spain?
Do not count on it. The NHS says implants are usually only available privately, and TravelHealthPro warns that follow-up care may not be covered by the NHS.
How do Spanish prices compare with UK prices?
Published UK starting prices for a single implant begin at £1,495 in Edinburgh and £2,499 in London on our city pages. Spanish clinics price in euros, so convert at the rate on the day you compare and add travel.