Dental tourism · Vasant Vihar, New Delhi
Dental tourism in Delhi, planned around your trip
Patients from 97+ countries travel to Sterling in Vasant Vihar, Delhi, for dental implants, full-mouth rehabilitation, root canals and crowns. A single implant is from ₹40,000 (about £310 or US$420, clinic prices as of 6 October 2026, crown separate), and full-arch All-on-4 or All-on-6 takes two trips: 7–14 days for the implants and fixed temporary teeth, then about two weeks, 3–6 months later, for the final bridge. Your plan is drawn up from X-rays you send before you fly.
New to this? Start with the complete guide for international patients.
Why Sterling
Why patients travel to Sterling
Trusted by the diplomatic community
Since 2002, the dental care provider for patients associated with the U.S. Embassy, and trusted by the diplomatic community in New Delhi.
An implantologist with 12,000+ implants
Dr. Tarun Kumar Giroti, Key Opinion Leader for Nobel Biocare and Alpha-Bio, leads every implant case.
Planned in 3D before you travel
Your X-rays are reviewed before you book; in Delhi, a CBCT scan confirms the plan before treatment starts.
International implant systems
Straumann, Nobel Biocare, Alpha-Bio, DIO and Zimmer. You leave with your implant records, so your dentist at home can look after them.
Prices in writing
An itemised written quote after the scan: implant, abutment, crown and any grafting listed separately.
Everything under one roof
In-house laboratory, CEREC same-day crowns, sedation, and every speciality in one clinic in Vasant Vihar.
Certificates of Appreciation from the U.S. Embassy
U.S. Embassy Medical Unit · Certificate of Appreciation
Granted to Dr. Tarun Kumar Giroti for outstanding services and professionalism to members of the U.S. Mission in India.
Embassy of the United States of America, Health Unit, New Delhi · Certificate of Appreciation
Presented to Sterling Dental Clinic for its part in the Health Fair at the American Embassy, New Delhi, on 23 February 2018.
How it works
From your first message to your last visit
- 01
Send your X-rays
A recent OPG or CBCT and a short medical history, on WhatsApp.
- 02
Your indicative plan
The implant team replies with what looks possible, how many trips it is likely to take and an indicative cost.
- 03
Trip one
A CBCT scan, your written quote and treatment. For a full arch, about 7–14 days, leaving with a fixed temporary bridge, or a removable denture while the implants heal if your bone does not allow a fixed bridge on the day.
- 04
Trip two
For a full arch, about two weeks, 3–6 months later, when the final bridge is fitted. Single implants also usually need two short trips, a few months apart.
- 05
Back home
You leave with your implant records, including the system, sizes and X-rays, so your own dentist can carry out routine check-ups.
Prices
Sterling's prices, in rupees, pounds and dollars
The clinic's own prices by treatment, so you can compare like with like before you travel.
| Treatment | Price (₹) | Approx. GBP | Approx. USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single implant, DIO (Korea) | ₹40,000–45,000 | £310–350 | US$420–470 |
| Single implant, Alpha-Bio (Israel) | ₹45,000 | £350 | US$470 |
| Single implant, Zimmer (USA) | ₹50,000 | £390 | US$520 |
| Single implant, Nobel Biocare (Sweden/USA) | ₹60,000 | £470 | US$630 |
| Single implant, Straumann (Switzerland) | ₹60,000 | £470 | US$630 |
| Crown, metal-ceramic (PFM) | ₹15,000 | £120 | US$160 |
| Crown, zirconia full ceramic | ₹20,000 | £160 | US$210 |
| Full-arch implants (All-on-4 / All-on-6) | ₹3,50,000–6,00,000 | £2,760–4,720 | US$3,650–6,260 |
| Zygomatic implant, per implant | ₹70,000 | £550 | US$730 |
| Bone graft (when needed) | ₹10,000–20,000 | £80–160 | US$100–210 |
| Sinus lift (when needed) | ₹40,000 | £310 | US$420 |
| CBCT 3D scan (full) | ₹10,000 | £80 | US$100 |
For the full trip budget (flights, hotel, visa and a second trip) and how these prices compare with the UK, USA, Australia, Canada and the UAE, see the dental implant cost guide.
Guides
Everything to plan your trip
Written for patients travelling to Delhi, and clinically reviewed by Dr. Tarun Kumar Giroti. Start with the complete guide for international patients.
International patients
- Dental Implants in India for International Patients: The Complete Guide
The whole journey in one place: suitability, trips and timelines, indicative costs, visas and aftercare once you are home.
- Dental Implants in India from the UK: A Guide for British Patients
Pounds-and-pence costs, what the NHS and GDC say, flights from London, the e-Medical visa and keeping your UK dentist involved.
- Visiting Family in India? Planning Dental Implants Around a Trip Home
How to fit implant treatment around weddings, Diwali and family visits, with OCI, timing and UK aftercare covered.
- Coming Home for a Wedding or Diwali? Planning Dental Treatment in Delhi from the USA or Canada
What fits in one visit home and what needs two, timing around weddings and Diwali, OCI or e-Medical visa, and records for your dentist back home.
- Dental Implants in India from the USA: Costs, Planning and What to Expect
US vs India implant costs in dollars, flying from New York, one trip or two, and keeping your US dentist involved.
- Dental Implants in India from Australia: Costs, and an Honest Answer to "Is It Worth It?"
AUD costs compared, the concerns Australian dentists raise answered one by one, and flights from Sydney and Melbourne.
- Dental Implants in India from Canada: Costs, Travel and Insurance Paperwork
CAD costs compared, flying from Toronto, one trip or two, and the itemised paperwork for private plan claims.
- Dental Implants: Delhi vs Dubai. A Guide for NRIs and Expats in the Gulf
Dubai vs Delhi implant prices in dirhams, and how to fit treatment into a long weekend, Eid or your annual leave.
- Dental Implants Abroad: India vs Turkey vs Mexico vs Thailand
Published prices, flight times and how to verify a dentist in each of the four big implant destinations.
Cost
- Dental Implant Cost in India: Clinic Prices, What's Included and the Real Trip Budget
Real clinic prices by implant brand, a sourced comparison with five countries, and every cost to budget for the trip.
Safety & quality
- Is It Safe to Get Dental Implants in India? An Honest Checklist
What the research says about implant success, the genuine risks of going abroad, and ten questions to ask any clinic.
- The Dental Implant Procedure, Step by Step: From First Scan to Final Tooth
What actually happens at each stage of implant treatment, how long it takes, what it feels like and what can go wrong.
- Who Should Not Travel for Dental Implants (and What to Do Instead)
Smoking, diabetes, bone medicines, radiotherapy and gum disease: when to plan more carefully, or not travel at all.
- Implants Abroad: What Your Dentist Back Home Needs From Us
Your implant "passport": the brand, sizes, X-rays and details that let any dentist at home maintain your implants.
Full-arch implants
- All-on-4 vs All-on-6 vs Individual Implants: Which Full-Arch Option Fits You?
Four implants, six, or one per tooth: how the full-arch options differ, what the research shows and who each suits.
- Dentures vs Dental Implants: An Honest Comparison, Including Implant-Retained Dentures
Conventional dentures, dentures that clip onto implants, or fixed teeth: a fair side-by-side, and who each one suits.
- One Trip or Two? Implant Timelines for Overseas Patients, and Immediate Loading Explained
Why most cases need two trips, what "teeth the same day" really means, and who it suits.
- Bone Grafts and Sinus Lifts: Will You Need One, and How It Changes Your Trip
When grafting is needed, how long each type takes to heal, the cost, and what it means for your trips.
- All-on-4 in India vs the UK: What Is Actually Included in the Price
UK vs Delhi full-arch prices, and the line-by-line checklist every All-on-4 quote should answer.
- Full-Mouth Implants in India for American Seniors: A Planning Guide
Medicare and dental, US vs India full-arch costs, fitness to travel, bringing a companion and planning the two visits.
Travel & visa
- India's e-Medical Visa for Dental Treatment: A Step-by-Step Guide
Eligibility, timing, the clinic letter and companions, from the official portal. Plus why OCI card holders need no visa.
- Your Virtual Implant Consultation: What to Send Us and What You'll Get Back
Which X-rays and photos to send on WhatsApp, the health questions we ask, and what plan and indicative cost you get back.
- Your Delhi Implant Trip: Where to Stay, Getting Around and Recovery Do's and Don'ts
Airport to clinic, nearby areas to stay, getting around, and what to eat and avoid while you heal.
- Flying After Dental Implant Surgery: How Soon, and What to Watch For
How long to wait after implants, grafts or a sinus lift before flying home, and why it matters.
- Planning Implants Around Your Annual Leave from the Gulf: Sample Schedules
Day-by-day sample plans that fit implants into long weekends, Eid and annual leave from the Gulf.
Questions
Questions international patients ask
How much do I save on dental implants in Delhi compared with the UK or USA?+
At Sterling, a single implant with its crown is ₹55,000–80,000 (about £430–630 or US$570–840): the implant ₹40,000–60,000 depending on the implant system, plus the crown ₹15,000–20,000. Privately, one implant with a crown costs from about £2,400 in the UK (Bupa Dental Care) and US$5,000–7,500 at a large US chain (ClearChoice). Add flights, a hotel and usually a second trip; even then, many patients find the total well below a private quote at home. The cost guide gives every figure with its source.
How many trips does All-on-4 in India take?+
Two. On the first, about 7–14 days, you have the CBCT scan, the implants and a fixed temporary bridge, or a removable denture while the implants heal if your bone does not allow a fixed bridge on the day. The second, about two weeks, 3–6 months later, is for the final bridge. Whether you can have fixed teeth on the day depends on how firmly the implants are held in the bone, which the scan and the surgery confirm.
How long do I need to stay in Delhi for a single implant?+
Usually two short trips a few months apart, about 3–5 days each: the scan and implant placement first, then the final crown once the implant has healed. Published guidance suggests waiting at least 72 hours after implant placement before flying, ideally about a week, and longer after a sinus lift. Your plan is confirmed after your X-rays are reviewed, before you book flights.
What does the written quote include?+
An itemised written quote after your CBCT scan, before any treatment starts: the implant, abutment, crown and any bone graft or sinus lift, each listed separately. The implant price does not include the crown: a metal-ceramic crown is ₹15,000 and a zirconia full-ceramic crown ₹20,000. A full CBCT scan is ₹10,000; a bone graft, when needed, is ₹10,000–20,000 and a sinus lift ₹40,000. Prices as of 6 October 2026.
Where do I stay and how do I get to the clinic from the airport?+
Sterling is at 16-A, Palam Marg, Block B, Vasant Vihar, about 12–13 km from Terminal 3 of Delhi airport: roughly 15 minutes in free-flowing traffic and up to about 45 at busy times, or about ₹550–750 by taxi. Most patients stay in Vasant Vihar itself (walking distance), Vasant Kunj (about 3–5 km, serviced apartments for longer stays) or Aerocity (about 11 km from the clinic and 5 km from Terminal 3, with international hotels). App-based taxis are the simplest way to get to appointments; tell us your dates and we will share options near the clinic.
Who should not travel for dental implants?+
Most adults are suitable, but some health factors raise the risk or change the plan. Smokers have roughly 2.4 times the odds of implant failure in a large meta-analysis. Well-controlled diabetes (HbA1c under about 8%) is compatible with implants; poorly controlled diabetes is not a good time to travel. Cancer patients on high-dose bone medicines (antiresorptives) are generally advised against implants, and low-dose osteoporosis treatment needs discussion, not refusal. If any of these apply, send your history first: we would rather tell you honestly before you book.
Book your consultation
Send your X-rays, get an indicative plan
Share a recent OPG or CBCT on WhatsApp. The implant team will tell you what looks possible, how many trips it is likely to take and an indicative cost.