Looking for high-quality dental implants in Croatia? Discover why patients from across Europe choose Implantološki centar Smile for All-on-4 and All-on-6 treatments. Combine a relaxing getaway with world-class dental care.
It is not just about price. It is a combination of European quality standards, your native language in the practice, and the opportunity to combine your treatment with a relaxing stay.
All-on-4 zirconia bridge in Bjelovar = €5,810. The same procedure in Munich or Vienna = €18,500–22,000. The difference covers your flight, accommodation, and still leaves you with money to spare for a holiday.
Megagen, Noris, and C-tech implants (Italy, Germany, South Korea) — the same premium components used in Scandinavian clinics. We hold ISO 9001:2015 certification.
The entire team speaks Croatian. No interpreters, no misunderstandings about what is happening in your mouth. We also speak German and English as needed.
Bjelovar is 1h from Zagreb, 3h from Plitvice, 4h from Zadar. Many patients combine their treatment protocol with a week's holiday by the sea — and still save compared to DE.
Lifetime manufacturer's warranty on implants, 5-year warranty on zirconia crowns, 1-year warranty on osseointegration. Provided in writing, recognised by German insurance providers.
After returning to DE/AT/CH, you receive WhatsApp/video access to your doctor and support team for any questions. Recall protocol every 6 months with the option of an online check-up.
If you are travelling from Italy, Slovenia, Austria, or Germany — the question 'why Bjelovar and not Zagreb?' is the most honest question you can ask. Here are six concrete reasons why patients consciously choose to drive an extra 30 minutes from Zagreb and come directly to us.
The same components, the same technology — without the 20–30% premium you pay in central Zagreb due to office rental costs on the main square. All-on-4 zirconia in Bjelovar: €5,810 · the same procedure in Zagreb: €7,500–€9,000.
Large Zagreb clinics have waiting lists of 2–4 months for implant procedures. We can typically offer you an appointment within 7–14 days. When you are already on a flight from Vienna, you do not want to wait 3 months.
Your surgery, follow-up appointments and final prosthetics are all carried out by one person: Dr. Zdravko Grnja, with 3,500+ implants to his name. You will not be handed over to 'a colleague who will finish the job' — that is the biggest hidden cost at large clinics.
3D Smile lab is in the same building. Zirconia crowns are crafted and refined in close collaboration with the doctor — they are not sent 200 km away to an outsourced lab where they are made by someone who has never seen the patient.
You fly into Zagreb (ZAG) and travel to Bjelovar by transfer in 60–75 minutes via the A4 motorway. Zero traffic congestion, parking directly in front of the practice, and a peaceful old town centre to stroll through between appointments. Hotel in the centre from €50/night instead of €150 in Zagreb.
Our reception team knows you by name from your third visit. We are always available to you via WhatsApp — and sometimes with Dr. Zdravko personally. In Zagreb, you would pay for this as a 'concierge service' — at Implantološki centar Smile, it is standard. A 'patient' here is a person, not a number in an ERP system.
3D Smile lab — our own dental laboratory — is located in the same building as the clinic. This means: zero outsourcing to external labs, zero weeks of waiting, zero miscommunication between doctor and technician. Your crowns and bridges are created 12 metres from the chair you're sitting in.
Most large clinics in Zagreb or Vienna outsource their prosthetics to external laboratories — meaning that someone who has never seen the patient makes decisions about aesthetics and occlusion based on digital files. We have deliberately taken the opposite approach: we have invested in our own digital lab equipped with CAD/CAM technology and 3D printers, so that the entire process — from scanning to the final zirconia bridge — remains in the hands of a single team.
The traditional silicone impression is a thing of the past. The 3Shape Trios intraoral scanner captures your teeth in 4K resolution in just 3–4 minutes. No plastic trays in your mouth, no discomfort, no waiting for material to set. The file is transferred directly to the CAD software instantly.
Technician Josef Gojani and Dr. Zdravko Grnja design your restoration together using specialised 3D dental software. The shape, size, occlusion and aesthetics of each crown are defined precisely. You can view the proposed design on screen and request adjustments before a single tooth is fabricated.
Zirconia blocks are milled in a CAM milling unit from a digital file with a precision of 25 micrometres. Surgical templates and temporary restorations are 3D-printed in biocompatible resins. All within hours — not weeks.
Every completed restoration — crown, bridge, or veneer — undergoes a final quality check in Dr. Grnja's hands before it reaches you. This is not a 'take it and fit it' approach: if anything is less than perfect, it goes back for refinement. No compromises, no 'good enough'.
„The main reason patients from the diaspora choose Smile is simple: when someone loses 3 days travelling to Croatia, they cannot afford to leave without their completed work because an external laboratory failed to finish it on time. We eliminate that risk entirely — because our lab works for us, not for 30 other clinics."
During your consultation, we are happy to show you the laboratory — how your restoration is scanned, milled and assembled. Transparency is part of our quality standard.
The entire process is transparent, with no hidden costs and no pressure.
Send us your OPG / 3D CBCT scan or simply a photo. Our team will respond within 24 hours with a preliminary treatment plan and quote.
Video call (WhatsApp/Zoom) with Dr. Grnja · 30–45 minutes. A conversation about options, financing and logistics. No obligation.
Fly into ZAG/KLU/GRZ. We can arrange transfer and accommodation at partner rates upon request. First clinic appointment within 24 hours of arrival.
All-on-4 protocol = one day of surgery + temporary restoration. Final zirconia bridge after 3–6 months on a second visit. Diaspora patients often combine this with their summer holiday.
Once you return home, you have WhatsApp access to our team, digital follow-up consultations and a clear recall protocol. We are with you for life.
The same premium components, the same zirconia quality — and a difference of €12,000–€16,000 per person. Open the interactive calculator for precise figures tailored to your situation.
Flights, transfers, accommodation, treatment schedule — we coordinate the entire process on your behalf so that you can focus on what truly matters.
The largest airport in the region. Direct flights from Munich, Frankfurt, Vienna, Zurich, Berlin, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf.
The most affordable option for patients from Austria and southern Germany. Seasonal low-cost flights.
Lufthansa direct flights from Frankfurt, Munich, and Vienna. Ideal for patients travelling from Bavaria.
Our partner transfer service will meet you at the airport — Mercedes class, directly to your hotel or clinic. Price: €80 – €120.
Partnerships with local 3-star and 4-star hotels. Rates from €50/night for our patients. Hotel Central and Hotel Kameleon — a 5-minute walk from the clinic.
All-on-4 protocol = 3–5 days. Complex cases = 7–10 days, often combined with a seaside break (Plitvice 2h, Zadar 3h, Rovinj 3.5h).
Real cases from our clinic, published with patients' written consent. Drag the vertical handle left or right to compare the before-and-after results. No retouching, no Photoshop.
Upper jaw, 54-year-old male. Surgery and temporary teeth completed in one day, final zirconia restoration delivered after 6 months.
Both arches, 64-year-old patient. All-on-6 upper and lower + zirconia teeth. Full chewing function restored within 6 months.
A patient from Switzerland who was told they could not receive fixed teeth due to insufficient bone volume. All-on-4 implants made a fixed restoration possible without bone grafting.
A patient from Switzerland who had crowns placed on the upper jaw from 3 to 3 for aesthetic reasons.
Zirconia crowns on the upper and lower jaw, crafted in our 3D lab — 38-year-old female patient.
Zirconia crowns on the upper and lower jaw, crafted in our 3D lab. Full 3D Smile Workflow.
All photographs are published with patients' written consent. Results are individual and depend on each patient's specific clinical situation.
All case studies with full details„Three quotes from Munich: €19,200, €22,500 and €24,800. For a single jaw. I boarded the plane in disbelief, and left Bjelovar five days later with a temporary bridge in my mouth — and a bill of €5,810. I combined the treatment protocol with a week at Plitvice Lakes with my wife. Together we spent less than what Munich would have charged me for ONE jaw alone. The best financial decision I've made in 25 years."
„I visited 4 different clinics in Vienna. Each time they tried to redirect me to a 'cheaper option' — which usually meant unconvincing compromises. My son found Smile through Google; Dr. Grdan saw me the same week I called. The approach was diametrically opposite: he didn't try to sell, but to explain. A year later — I'm still so glad I listened to my son. And the savings paid for my trip to the Maldives."
„In Zurich they quoted me 47,000 CHF for both jaws. I thought — that's a full year of my daughter's salary. It took me four months to summon the courage to fly to Croatia. I was convinced I'd need half the work redone once I got back. A year and a half later — nothing, zero issues; Dr. Grdan messages me on WhatsApp every three months to check in. With the difference in cost, I financed my son's wedding and still had enough left over for a new car. If you're reading this and still hesitating — stop. Book a consultation."
The entire clinical team speaks Croatian (the mother tongue for most diaspora patients). Reception staff also speak German and English. If you prefer documentation in German, we issue it without any difficulty. We also prepare documentation for your insurance providers.
All-on-4 with temporary bridge = 1 day of surgery + 3–4 days of recovery in Bjelovar = 5 days total stay. The final zirconia bridge is fitted after 3–6 months during a second short visit (5 days).
Yes. We issue an R1 invoice with a detailed specification of the procedure in German. Most private supplementary insurance plans in DE/AT cover a portion of the cost if you have dental supplementary cover (e.g. ARAG, DKV, UNIQA).
A partner transfer service with a licensed driver will greet you in the arrivals hall holding a sign with your name. Mercedes E-Class or a minivan for families. Price: €80 (Zagreb) / €120 (Klagenfurt, Graz). Payment made directly to the driver.
You have a lifetime WhatsApp/video line directly with Dr. Grnja. 95% of complications are resolved remotely. Should an in-person intervention be required, we arrange a swift return visit — often within 48 hours. During the first 2 years, the cost of follow-up appointments is covered by the warranty.
Lifetime manufacturer's warranty on implants (Megagen, Noris, C-tech), 5 years on zirconia crowns and bridges, 1-year warranty on osseointegration. Written warranty in both Croatian and German. Recognised by German private insurance providers.
Absolutely. On the contrary, we encourage it. Bjelovar has a charming historic centre, and a 3h drive takes you to Plitvice or Zadar. Many patients combine their treatment with an annual holiday — while their partner explores Croatia in the meantime.
All three payment options available: cash (EUR or HRK), card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex), and SEPA transfer from anywhere in the EU. 50% deposit prior to surgery, 50% upon collection of the final restoration. Interest-free financing over 24 months available.
Strategically located in the heart of Croatia — 85 km from Zagreb, 250 km from the Slovenian border, 3 hours from the coast. Easily accessible from across the EU.
We respond within 24 hours with a preliminary treatment plan and price estimate — free of charge, with no obligation.
Send a brief description of your situation — you are welcome to include a question for our specialists. We respond the same day and suggest an appointment time that suits you.
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