Dental Treatments for International Patients
Ten treatments international patients ask us about most, with a guide to how they fit a stay in Seoul. The number of visits and treatment duration depend on your diagnosis; a personalized treatment plan is provided after examination.
Dental Implants
A fixed replacement for missing teeth, planned on 3D CT and finished in our own laboratory.
Surgery often possible in 3–7 daysRead more →Crowns and Bridges
Protect a damaged tooth or replace a missing one — metal-free ceramics made in our own laboratory.
Porcelain 3–7 days · Zirconia 1–2 weeksRead more →Porcelain Veneers and Smile Design
Thin ceramic veneers designed from facial and intraoral scans — possible in 1–2 days.
Possible in 1–2 days · 7 days recommendedRead more →Invisalign and Clear Aligners
Discreet teeth straightening — best for residents or patients who can return.
Not a short-stay treatmentRead more →Root Canal Treatment
Save an infected tooth instead of extracting it — allow 1–2 weeks with a crown.
1–2 weeks with a crownRead more →Gum Treatment
From professional cleaning to periodontal regeneration and cosmetic gum contouring.
Cleaning possible in 1–2 daysRead more →Wisdom Tooth Extraction
Removal of painful or impacted wisdom teeth, planned on panoramic X-ray and 3D CT.
Possible in 3–7 daysRead more →Emergency Dental Care
Same-day treatment during clinic hours for pain, broken teeth and lost crowns.
Same day during clinic hoursRead more →Check-ups and Cleaning
Examination, digital X-rays and professional cleaning in a single visit.
Single visit · 1–2 daysRead more →Teeth Whitening
Professional in-clinic whitening in a session of about an hour — completed during a 1–2 day stay.
Possible in 1–2 daysRead more →Oaks Dental Clinic has its own dental laboratory (milling units: MC XC, MC X5 and Lilivis). All restorations except dentures and orthodontic appliances are made in-house, which shortens fabrication time — an advantage when your stay in Seoul is short.
What fits your stay
These are general examples. What is actually possible depends on your oral condition, inflammation, bone condition and laboratory schedule, and is confirmed after examination.
1 – 2 days in Seoul
- Check-up and consultation
- Digital X-ray / 3D CT
- Professional cleaning (scaling)
- Teeth whitening
- Porcelain veneers (in-house laboratory)
- Same-day emergency treatment
Veneers are possible in 1–2 days, but for cosmetic work we recommend allowing about 7 days so there is time for adjustments.
3 – 7 days in Seoul
- Dental implant surgery (placement stage)
- Porcelain crowns
- Tooth extraction, including wisdom teeth
- Veneers and cosmetic crowns with time for adjustments
Implants usually need a second visit for the final crown after healing. We recommend about 7 days for cosmetic treatments such as veneers and crowns.
1 – 2 weeks in Seoul
- Root canal treatment
- Zirconia crowns
- Combinations of the treatments above
Dentures and orthodontic treatment (braces or clear aligners) are not suited to short stays — they are best for residents of Korea or patients who can plan return visits.
Not sure which treatment you need?
Send your X-rays or a description of your symptoms. Dr. Bae reviews them free of charge and our team replies with what is realistic during your stay.
Appointments are confirmed after clinic review. Preliminary review of your X-rays is free.
Medical information on this page was prepared for Oaks Dental Clinic and is reviewed by Dr. Chulmin Bae, Head Director — final clinical review pending before publication. Page last updated 2026-08-27. This page is general information, not a diagnosis; treatment decisions are made after examination at the clinic.