Broken or Chipped Tooth Repair in Phu Quoc: Options & Costs 2026

A broken or chipped tooth can happen at any time — biting into something hard, a fall, a sports knock, or simply an old filling giving way. The right repair depends entirely on how severe the damage is. This guide maps each type of break to the appropriate treatment option available in Phu Quoc, along with current 2026 costs.

Phu Quoc’s dental clinics handle tooth repair as routine work. The island is a well-established dental tourism destination, and broken tooth repair — from a minor chip to a full extraction and implant — is completed here at a fraction of the cost you would pay at home. The most important step is matching the repair to the damage severity.

Severity Guide: Which Repair Do You Need?

Small Chip or Crack — No Pain, No Sensitivity

If you have chipped off a small piece of enamel with no pain and no sensitivity to temperature, the tooth nerve is unaffected. You have two repair options:

Dental bonding is the fastest and cheapest fix. A tooth-coloured resin is applied directly to the chipped area, sculpted to shape, and hardened with a curing light. It is a single appointment, takes 30–60 minutes, and requires no removal of healthy tooth structure. Cost: $40–80 | See: dental bonding

Porcelain veneer is the longer-lasting option for a chip on a front tooth. A thin porcelain shell is custom-fabricated and bonded to the front surface. It provides a more durable and aesthetic result than bonding, particularly for visible teeth. Cost: $100–280 per tooth | See: dental veneers

Moderate Break — Some Sensitivity or a Large Piece Missing

If a larger portion of tooth has broken off, or if you experience sensitivity to hot, cold, or sweet foods, a crown is usually the appropriate repair. A crown (cap) covers the entire remaining tooth, protecting it from further fracture and restoring full biting function.

Dental crown — porcelain, zirconia, or PFM (porcelain-fused-to-metal) depending on location and your budget. Cost: $90–280 depending on material | See: dental crowns Timeline: 5–7 days for a conventional crown (impressions, lab fabrication, fitting). Some clinics offer same-day CEREC crowns.

Crack Reaching the Nerve — Pain When Biting

If you feel sharp pain when you bite down or release bite pressure, a crack has likely reached the inner pulp (nerve chamber). This is called a cracked tooth syndrome and requires root canal treatment followed by a crown.

Root canal treatment removes the infected or damaged nerve tissue, seals the canal, and eliminates the pain source. A crown is then placed to protect the weakened tooth. Cost: $80–200 (root canal) + $90–280 (crown) | See: root canal treatment

Do not delay this repair — an untreated cracked nerve typically progresses to abscess and eventual tooth loss.

Tooth Broken Off at the Gumline

If a tooth has broken at or below the gumline with little or no root structure remaining, it generally cannot be saved. The treatment path is extraction followed by a dental implant.

Cost: $40–80 (extraction) + $520–900 (implant + crown) | See: dental implants

This is a two-trip process — the implant is placed on your first visit, and the permanent crown is fitted 3–6 months later once the implant has integrated with the bone. A temporary crown can be placed immediately so you are not left with a visible gap.

Broken or Lost Filling

If a filling has cracked or fallen out, the cavity beneath is exposed and will become sensitive or painful quickly. A new filling is a straightforward, single-appointment repair.

Cost: $25–60 for a composite (tooth-coloured) filling | See: dental fillings

If the remaining tooth structure around the old filling is insufficient to hold a new one, your dentist may recommend a crown instead.

Decision Guide at a Glance

Emergency Same-Day Repair in Phu Quoc

If you are in pain or have an acutely broken tooth, same-day treatment is available:

• Vinmec International Hospital — JCI-accredited, open 24/7, equipped for dental emergencies at any hour
• Tri Hao Dental — highest-rated clinic on the island (5.0 / 218 reviews), offers emergency assessment slots same day
• Sunday Dental — 4.7 rating across 89 reviews, responsive for urgent appointments

For full information on managing a dental emergency in Phu Quoc, see our dental emergency guide.

Cost Comparison

If you are unsure which category your broken tooth falls into, start with a consultation. Most Phu Quoc clinics can assess a broken tooth, take X-rays, and give you a treatment plan within an hour of walking in — often for a nominal fee credited toward treatment.