I cracked the roots of a back molar and it abcessed. It wouldn't settle so the dentist pulled it. I now have a truly irritating gap, and I asked about an implant. The quote was nearly 4K. Apparently it needs to be checked by a surgeon to establish that the bone is sound enough, so that's a consultants fee. Then if he says yes, the implant support is fitted, and that's a surgeon's job. Then when that's established the dentist takes a fitting and a crown is made and he can fit it.
Seemed such a palaver, then a friend said, "Och, just go on a weekend's holiday to Prague. Go to the clinic, get things measured, etc., enjoy a day out in the city, go to the clinic the next morning, fitting done, stay overnight, a quick check up the next day and fly home that evening. £1,400, including flights and accomodation.
Makes you wonder, doesn't it ?
M