Patient Testimonials

Hello Csilla

 
I just wanted to extend a personal 'thank you' to yourself and your team and especially Dr. Gyovai for the quality of skill and care given to me for my recent dental treatment.
 
I am very pleased with the results and the improvement in my chewing ability and bite alignment which had become a very uncomfortable problem for me.
 
The results are so natural that no one has detected that I have had any dental treatment, and all those who are shown are very impressed. Already five people have asked for your clinic's details to enquire about treatment for themselves!
 
Thanks again for the professionalism, sensitivity and the attention to personal detail by all your staff in London and Budapest...even the taxi drivers!. I look forward to recommending more people to London Dental Implant.

See you again at my annual check up!
 
All the best,
 
Brad Hepburn

Hello Agnes,

I hope you are well.

Our trip to Budapest for the final implant treatment went really well and we are delighted with the results. Dr Zoltan and the staff at the practice were excellent and we were grateful that we were able to have the implant fitting in time to catch the flight back! As before everything went like clockwork and the time at the hotel was perfect. We had the added bonus of good weather most of the time, and wonder why the LDI can't make transfering the good weather to UK from Hungary as part of the business plan, too!!?

As far as we are concerned we would like now to regard your practice as our Dental Practice now, if this is acceptable? I know that we need a yearly check up for the implant work, but should we need any other advice, can we assume that we can contact the practice. We are, of course, recommending you to others!

Thanking you,
Best wishes,
Maggie and Ted Shevlane

Hello Agnes & Ildiko,

let me thank you and Dr. Krisztina Zoltán especially for a wonderful job. I know I can be a trying and at times neurotic patient. I'm very happy with the results and treatment. I shall be recommending you to my friends, relatives and colleagues.
It has been excellent from day one in Battersea. By the way thank Krisztina for the Kertem bar in the middle of the park. A great bar to wile away an afternoon in the sun, with some great beer, a good book and people watching.

I cannot thank you enough, I have my teeth back!

Forever grateful, Shamir

Dear Staff at London- Dental- Implant,

My two front teeth are both currently long term temporary crowns and I had the left one replaced recently at your clinic. When doing so I had the opportunity to discuss my longer term cosmetic requirements with Dr's Gyovai and Zoltan. I had been advised by other dentists that the only way to achieve the proportions I require for my teeth would be with veneers, orthodontics and further gum surgery (I have already had gum surgery once) as well as whitening. Contrary to this, I was informed at your clinic that I am unsuitable for orthodontic treatment and was advised against gum surgery. I was, however, told that the shape I desire for my front teeth may actually be achieved by the lab technician when he produces the permanent crowns.

First of all I wish to express my gratitude for this good advice which is likely to save me a lot of headache and risk. I am so happy with the standard of care that I will be recommending your clinic to all of my friends and family from now on, including my father who needs extensive implant work in the future. I have seen many, many UK dentists but Dr Gyovai was so professional and attentive that I will be requesting him for all future work and I hope never to use another dentist as long as he is in the UK, his care, professionalism and integrity stand head and shoulders above that of any private British dentist that I have visited. Whilst I am saving money by being advised against unnecessary work, I can assure you that due to the trust and confidence inspired by Dr Gyovai, you have gained a lifelong customer and advocate for your business.

Although I have had just one single temporary crown replaced so far I have been treated with the same care and perfectionism as if I were your very best customer. Dr Zoltan was also excellent and was committed to ensuring my happiness before I left the building. Your prices, even in London, represent excellent value for money- as having visited many dentists I can tell that the methods at your clinic are more robust and thorough than those that I have previously experienced- not just at the NHS dentist, but at the private dentists as well.

HW – May 2011

Thank you Agnes!
Please thank Dr. Toth once again, for her dedication in getting my crowns an absolutely 'spot on' colour. I am SO pleased with them!
I feel so fortunate to have had Dr. Toth as my dentist. I cannot speak too highly of her.
Thanks again, Agnes.
Kindest regards,
Doreen

I just had to write and thank everyone at your wonderful surgery for the way you treated me. You could not have been kinder or more helpful and, although a little nervous at first, I felt quite at home with you all in Budapest.
A really special thanks to Dr Tóth for her magnificant work-she really  is a clever and slillful lady and made such a difference to me. All my friends and customers say what a superb job she did. If anyone is considering treatment with you and would like to talk to someone, please fel free to give them my name for reference-it's the least I can do.
I hope to viist again son and have my lower teeth crowned, but in the menatime, thank you so much again.
Regards& best wishes,
Robert W.

"Dear Maria Horváth and all at the clinic,
I continue to be very pleased with my new teeth. My friends have commented on how lovely they are and how they have changed the structure of my face. My sister-in-law is very interested. I gave her one of my appointment cards with your telephone number and address. She intends making contact with you. Have you cards that I could distribute to people. If so, please send them to me. Look forward to seeing you in June 2010. I hope to have my teeth cleaned in London. Thank you to you all for your care and attention. Wishing you all well."

 With kind regards, Maura M.

"I am fine thank you. I was bad the first day, but that was just drowsiness due to the anaesthetic. I had 2 pain killers the first day and then stopped taking them as I didn't really have any pain.
The services provided by the clinic were exceptional.
I had the surgery completed on Monday and on Tuesday I went to the schechnyi (sorry about the spelling) pool and also matthias's church and the fishermans bastion. Wednesday I had a tattoo and did some shopping. I spent Thursday and Friday eating goulash, drinking the local wine and watching the very beautiful Hungarian girls walking past the bar.
I have no complaints whatsoever and could not have wished for a better service. Also I would like to thank you for the guide book you arranged it was invaluable."
Kind Regards, Mike Hughes

We were really impressed by everything - the apartment was good, the dental surgery was excellent, and all the transport was waiting for us each time we went out of the apartment, so even better than on time! Everyone was so kind and helpful - thank you very much for sorting everything out.
 Kathrine Kingdon

Hi Timea,
Firstly I would like to say a big thank you to you and counterpart Andrea in Budapest for your help and advice
I can't fault the standard of treatment and care that I received whilst in Budapest and my choice to stay at the Danubius Thermal Spa Hotel proved to be a good one.
I did have apprehensions about traveling out to another country in order to obtain Dental treatment but you and the team took away the Transport to and from the Clinic worries regards accommodation, , hotel reservations etc which made the whole experience stress free and would be happy to recommend you to anyone requiring treatment
I spoke to Mr Dave Baker who lives locally who had just returned prior to my visit and he reassured that I was going to be ok and that he had his Exam at the Danubius Thermal Spa Hotel and had follow up treatment somewhere in Budapest. I don't know if he had treatment through your clinic but he will be returning end of September with his wife who is also having treatment. If he was a one of your patients and you were able to syncronise the treatment dates it would be nice to have someone to travel with or talk too.
I am glad to report that I am recovering well and am still following the after treatment advice that was given to me, although resting and taking things easy seems so difficult to do sometimes.
As you are aware my four month healing period will take to the end of September before I can return to continue my treatment and I would like to know what dates you have available around this time?
I also decided to have the healing screws done in Harley Street two weeks before my return to Budapest so depending on what dates you have for the above can you arrange this as well please?
Once again thanks for your help.
C Richardson

Hi Timea,
Thank you for your e-mail.
I was going to contact you in the next few days to let you know how I got on but you beat me to it!!!!
Well I am back with 7 implants, 2 Bridges of 3 teeth and 3 crowns. Having had no teeth in these positions for the last 15-20 years I am slowly getting used to them being in my mouth and actually using them.
From first contacting you last year and 4 trips to Budapest, to have reached this point has been quite amazing.
Firstly you Timea who is my UK contact.
You took control of the situation from me sending you my panorex x-ray to organising my treatment plan, appointments, airport and hotel pickups, and accommodation in Budapest. Your recommendation of accommodation was fantastic. It made our stay in Budapest all the better.
Your efficiency has been absolutely first class and superb.
My implant surgery and sinus lift by Dr Bela Bartorfi and his superb assistants went fantastically well bearing in mind my nervousness!!!!!!!!!
My 3 follow up appointments were just as amazing.
The airport and hotel pickups, the accommodation and the appointments have all been carried out superbly and efficiently.
Now for Dr. Balazs Gyovai who carried out all the necessary restorative work after the surgery.
His patience and that of his assistants was absolutely fantastic.
He made sure that I was always OK, and that the abutements and impressions were exactly as they should be.
Let me summarise.
I have no hesitation in recommending you and your organisation.
I also offer if you require personal recommendation to please let any future patients contact me and I will tell them of my experience.
Best wishes,
Sefton Druce

Hi Timea
WOW! Lovely to hear from you.
The service I received at your clinic was superb. The staff were friendly & professional you were so right about them making us welcome.
I thought I would die from fear & I could not even hold the paper cup of water I was shaking so much, but the Dentist understood & he made sure I was pain free & kept me informed as he went along with all the procedures. He was absolutely fantastic.
The pick ups from the Airport & Hotel is such a good idea, it takes a lot of the worry out of travelling abroad & being late & not knowing where to go, I may even make the next trip alone, as this trip went so well. Your E Mail telling us all about Hungary was such a good help & made us feel really cared for.
The hotel was very nice and understood I needed ice for a pack, to keep the swelling down, the bartender brought a few glasses full of ice to the room, without even a question or a charge. Wonderful service.
My only thoughts would be to tell patients if they are undergoing implants, is to take with them, some camomile tea & some calcium tablets as these are part of the first 7 days recommendations & it would be easier to take along with you, rather than go out to find them if you have a swollen face.
I have recommend you & your clinic to four people at work already & they will contact you, so that must tell you that I am a pleased & happy patient. I can't wait until my next trip to get my "real " teeth and take out this horrid plate, but I know it will be worth while in the end.
If I can help put any ones mind at rest before they make the trip, I will be very pleased to talk to them.
Many thanks Timea, you were the start of really professional , kind & understanding service.
Cheers
J Carter

Dear Timea & the Team in Budapest,
I am pleased that you have chosen to include the extracts from my e-mail back in July 06 on your web site under your Patient References section. (...).
I thought that it might be of interest to provide you with an update, for the benefit of other people who might be considering reconstructive / cosmetic dental treatment in Hungary and that you might wish to include this e-mail as an 'add on' in your web site as well.
I have now completed the full course of treatment and just returned from my 3rd and final visit to Dr Batorfi's Clinic in Budapest last week.
Following the four month period that was recommended by Dr Batorfi to allow the implants to fuse to my jaw bone, I returned to Budapest for 2 days to have the healing screws fitted. (from a layman's perspective, this involved placing small titanium attachments into the implants to allow the gum tissue to reform around them). Once again this was a totally straight forward and painless procedure.
I returned to the UK for a few days and then flew back to Budapest 8 days later in early November, to have the 3rd and final stage of the treatment completed. (It costs less for a return flight to Budapest via easyJet.com than it cost to park my car at Gatwick for 7 days).
On this visit the first appointment was on the Wednesday afternoon, collected by your new driver and driven straight from the airport to the clinic, to have the impressions made for the final 3 crowns, which took about 30 minutes. I then had another 5 days of relaxation at the Danubis Thermal Spa Hotel on Margitsziget Island, which is situated in the middle of the river Danube and the opportunity to explore yet more of the architectural and cultural heritage of the City of Budapest.
The second appointment was at 7.00pm on the Monday evening when Dr Balazs Kozik fitted the 3 crowns to the implants, which took approximately one hour. He took extraordinary care to ensure that the bite pattern was identical to that when I had my natural teeth, by skilfully sculpting the porcelain crowns to identically match those on the opposite side of my upper & lower jaw.
The results of Dr Kozik's and Dr Batorfi's work are unbelievable and have far exceeded my most optimistic expectations when I made my initial Internet enquiries back in May of 2006! (I would never have expected 6 months ago, with several missing, broken and discoloured front teeth, that a gorgeous French-born Accountant with whom I work, would spontaneously comment: "you have a beautiful Hollywood smile", upon my return from the last visit to your clinic !)
The entire treatment programme has taken approximately 11.5 hours at the clinic in total, comprising 3 visits to Budapest and 8 appointments over a period of 5 months. Dr Batorfi's team have removed 3 x broken teeth, placed 3 x implants, fitted a total of 16 porcelain crowns, plus 1 x porcelain inlay, 2 x tooth-coloured fillings and Zoom whitening of my remaining natural teeth, which now match perfectly to the crowns. The complete reversal of my 15 years of dental neglect, has cost about L5,200, plus 3 x return flights and 4* accommodation, which amounts to about another L1,200. (A fraction of the price that I would have paid in the UK)
I can categorically assure any prospective future patients of Dr Batorfi, who are viewing this website, that I am not on the payroll of his clinic! The fact is that the standard of treatment and care afforded by his team is OUTSTANDING. I have met many people from the UK & Ireland during my 3 visits to Budapest, some of whom were nervous and apprehensive before the treatment.
(If you are contemplating treatment at Dr Batorfi's clinic please set aside any concerns, as in my experience, it has been a completely painless procedure throughout and Dr Batorfi's team of Dentists are experts in their field !)
(As a recently divorced 40 + Male, the future now looks a great deal brighter, as do my new teeth !!)
Best wishes
Russell

From an extremely large age, I have experienced problems with my teeth - the predominant reason being the fact that I have a close bite. This means quite simply (in layman's terminology) that my upper teeth meet my lower head to head. Most people are fortunate in that their upper teeth slightly overlap their lower teeth, or vice-versa.
Over the years, and in spite of the best treatment within the National Health Service, my teeth have deteriorated to the extent that I have lost most of my back upper and lower teeth on each side resulting in the necessity of biting and chewing with my front teeth. It became abundantly clear to me that in time, these teeth would also wear out, and being aware that dentures were impossibility due to my close bite - the only remedy would be implant surgery.
With this in mind, I made the requisite enquiries and was horrified to discover that the overall cost of the surgery required to replace my teeth with dental implants and crowns, if performed in the UK, would be in the region of 20.000.00GBP!! Being retired and on a fixed income, I considered that sum to be prohibitive, and decided to have a look on the internet with a view to searching for more cost-effective treatment on the European Continent. I would add at this point that my UK dentist fully approved my intentions.
I am delighted to say that I found a web site entitled Dentist Abroad.co.uk. Their address and telephone number are - 26A Parkway, London, NW1 7AH. Tel: 02074248957, and their main surgeries are based in Budapest, Hungary.
Having made contact, I was furnished with documentation contacting the full repertoire of their services, treatment and costs. Having decided to take the matter further, I was asked to obtain a panoramic X-ray so that Dr. Batorfi, the Principal of this Practice in Budapest, could provide me with an accurate estimate of the treatment required, and six titanium implants, and sixteen crowns (including three bridges). This would necessitate two five or six day visits to Budapest, with a gap of four month between each stage of treatment. (The implants needs time to knit to the jaw bone). I was both pleased and amazed that the estimate amounted to less than one third of my UK quotations - the only extras being the cost of the flights to Hungary and accommodation in that lovely city. This organisation even provide a discounted price for the hotels they offer to their clients, meet you at the airport, transport you to your chosen hotel, and thereafter convey you back and forth between your hotel and surgery, as and when required.
On completion of each stage of my treatment, I was transported to the airport for my flight home.
To summarize, I have no hesitation in recommending Dr. Batorfi and his excellent staff to any person requiring specialised dental treatment. His clinics are furnished with the latest computerised technology for all forms of density and from the moment you make contact with their London Office, you become aware that you are in very good hands. Nothing is too much trouble. They provide an excellent service from beginning to end, and I can offer nothing but praise for my treatment.
Finally, my entire experience has been both rewarding and excellent value for money.
Peter Richarson

From the first time that I made contact with dentistabroad.co.uk I was thoroughly impressed with the whole organisation.
The initial contact was a phone call to the London office and I found that the office manager was a mine of information. She answered all my questions as fully as I could possibly have hoped. She was always very friendly and helpful and whenever I had a question she never failed to supply an answer.
After deciding to go ahead, with the venture of having implants fitted, it was very easy to arrange flights and accommodation. Any difficulties and the London office offered to do it all for me. They would supply a choice of flights and places to stay in Budapest. Having chosen the when and where everything seemed to be so organised. I was met at the airport on arrival and taken to a first class hotel. Appointments were made and transport was provided on every occasion.
There was never any waiting as the cars were on time and as soon as I arrived to the surgery I was shown straight in. I must also say that the drivers must have been chosen, not only for their driving skills, but their friendliness and knowledge of Budapest as well.
The surgery proved to the model of a modern invention. All of the equipment was at the latest design. It wasn't just for show either as throughout each session the efficiency and expertise, of all the staff was constantly being demonstrated as each machine was in frequent use. I do believe that the computerised system, that was being used, was second to none.
Dr Batorfi, from the very first moment, gave the impression of being extremely competent and professional. He always explained, in full detail, what he was going to do and answered any questions with the same thoughtfulness.
The treatments themselves were quite surprising as they appeared to pass quite quickly. Even the sessions that were quite long in actual time went so smoothly that it hardly seemed any time had passed before the session was over.
During each period of surgery I was also conscious of the staff that was assisting Dr Batorfi and I was certainly aware of what an efficient team they were. Hardly any instructions were needed as each person seemed to know what to do in advance. It certainly gave me the feeling throughout that I was in safe hands.
In conclusion I can honestly say that a person would have to search a long time before finding anywhere to compare with Dr Batorfi's clinic. When I also add the fact that the whole treatment cost me only a fraction of the UK price. I am very pleased that I made Dr Batorfi my first choice.
Pat Smith

Just been back a week now from Budapest and want to go on record to say what wonderful work you all do.
When I first explored the possibility of travelling abroad from Ireland to get the Bridgework done , there were a couple of other companies who were getting a lot of name checks in the press and featuring prominently in net searches, but I thank the day I happened upon DentistAbroad .co.uk.
From my initial enquiry, Timea dealt with everything in a speedy, efficient manner and nothing appeared to be too much trouble. I passed my sister on to you... and she too marvelled at the quality of service. I was not surprised then when a 'Hungarian whirlwind' picked us up at the airport on a very snowy Sunday night!
Ildiko was to be my driver and all-round 'good-thing' for my week long stay. She made light of the weather conditions and got us to our thermal Hotel which was to be home for the week. The hotel was fine, lovely and warm, and most of all wonderful spa facilities, much of it included in the very competitive rate organised by yourselves.
My treatment (8 unit bridge) required 3 visits to the clinic, one for 2 hrs, the other two were a matter of minutes. I was ferried to and from by Ildiko and sometimes Zoltan and this really makes a huge difference as the clinic is a long way from the city centre but all the planning and thinking is done for you. These trips were shared by others along the way, a Scotswoman , an English man and most exotically a renowned American Opera singer!
We could not have been in better hands. The clinic is State of the art .... Surpassing any I've visited here at home. My work was carried out by Dr Tunde, a lovely lady dentist, who seems to have the ability to reassure and encourage calm in her patients and kept me posted as to what was going on. She speaks English and was even sweet enough to offer some suggestions for the sightseeing itinary!
And believe you me I got my share of sightseeing in. I an absolutely delighted with the end result. The wonderful thing is how natural they look, this was something Tunde seemed to have as a real priority and appreciates we don't all want Hollywood smiles!
Budapest itself was fabulous.... And maybe looked even better in the Snow. The language of course is impossible but this is not such an issue with DentistAbroad being involved and in Ildiko (again another multilinguist) I had just the woman to give a crash course in Hungarian - or at least help me pronounce "nem sajt" or "no cheese" something you might find useful if like me you have an almost irrational dislike of Cheese!
The only downside of my trip was the fact I lost my camera on the last night there. Again Ildiko and Timea were wonderful in the efforts they made on my behalf to recover it. But no happy ending there..... my own fault totally.
But perspective has kicked in now - and it was my long awaited bridge I went for and not the photographs. I had a temporary denture for 4 yrs as I wondered WHEN I would ever afford the bridge which would restore some sort of normality. Goodbye Fixadent and Steradent!
The Batorfi clinic price was 1/3 of the Irish price and and you'll still save money while visiting this jewel of a city, steeped in history but bursting through into a new Europe. I would not hesitate to recommend the whole package to anyone looking for quality dental work.
I heard of two 'less nice' experiences had by others using one of the other Operators I had first come in contact with. However Dr Batorfi rescued those situations as well.
Feel free to use my contact details if anybody wants a reference. You might even notice a surge of interest from here in Ireland where the prices are at least UK plus a third! I'm certainly spreading the word. Koszonom! (means: Thank you)
Vera Coyne Co. Mayo Ireland

I am very pleased to be asked to write something about my experiences at Dr Batorfi's clinic and team.
I have had extensive very good private dental treatment in the UK for the last 20 years. The quality of the treatment at Dr Batorfi's clinic in Budapest was of completely a similar standard in terms of hygiene, courtesy, and technical ability but;
Dr Batorfi offered treatment that I had not been offered in the UK. The cost was approximately 60% less than it would have been, in my particular case L6,000 instead of L16,000.
I needed six implants 14 crowns and five inlays which was very extensive treatment. I needed to visit Budapest three times staying in a top-class hotel, arranged by Dr Batorfi at a very good discounted rate, (I checked this for myself). I was met at the airport and always transported to and from the hotel and the clinic.
The best comment I can make is that all the gaps in my mouth that I have had to live with for years now have solid teeth and at last I can eat whatever I like.
Before I went well-meaning friends and professionals try to dissuade me; "it's a long way away," "how do you know their standards are the same as ours" none of these concerns proved to have any grounds whatsoever. I won't pretend that I didn't have doubt of my own and I certainly did a great one deal of investigation before I made up my mind but having been there and received the treatment I am now happy to confidently recommend Dr Batorfi to anyone who is considering dental treatment and particularly implants.
John Rynne

Dear Team,
Hope you are well. I just wanted to thank you for all the help and advise you gave me during my months of treatment. I have acheived what I thougth was not possible, to have the nearest thing to my own teeth.
I am very grateful, not only to yourself but also to Dr Batorfi who without his expertise this would not have been possible. I wondered if you could pass on my thanks to him and also to the lady dentist (whose name unfortunately I cannot remember) who made such a wonderful job of whitening and refilling my bottom teeth.
Once again many thanks to you all.
Regards Joyce