Are the prices in this table current?

Yes, 2026 prices for Hamburg based on real practices and KZBV data. Private prices follow GOZ catalog (Gebührenordnung für Zahnärzte) with factor 2.3-3.5 depending on practice. GKV prices (BEMA) are fixed. Prices can vary ±20% between practices. Exact price comes at consultation after exam and HKP.

How can I pay less for dental care?

5 strategies: 1) Bonusheft without gaps 5+ years, +10-15% from insurance. 2) Zahnzusatzversicherung before problems appear (12-30 €/month), covers 70-90% of private services. 3) Choose GKV option where possible (Regelversorgung). 4) Compare HKP at 2-3 practices for expensive procedures. 5) Prevention: PZR once a year (80-150 €) is cheaper than one filling (180 €) over years.

What is HKP and how to read it?

Heil- und Kostenplan, your individual cost estimate before prosthetics. Has 3 parts: 1) diagnosis and proposed treatment, 2) GKV option with Festzuschuss, 3) private option with GOZ rates. Signature = agreement to costs. You have 14 days reflection (§ 630e BGB). Take HKP home, read with translator, ask insurance about coverage.

Can I negotiate dental prices?

On GKV services, no (fixed). On private services, partially yes. You can ask for installment payment (Ratenzahlung) for procedures from 1000 €. Can discuss GOZ factor (2.3 baseline, 3.5 max, higher rare). Can choose simpler material (metal-ceramic instead of full ceramic) with same dentist. Direct haggling like a market isn't appropriate.

What's cheaper: treating or extracting?

Depends. Endodontics + crown (1000-2000 €) vs extraction (50-150 €) + implant + crown (1800-3500 €). Preserving the tooth is usually cheaper and better long-term. But if tooth is severely damaged (root fracture, large cyst), extraction + implant is the only option. Decision made individually with the dentist.

Does Zahnzusatzversicherung always reimburse?

Yes, if: 1) diagnosis made AFTER contract start (no pre-existing condition), 2) waiting period (usually 8 months) over, 3) tariff covers this procedure (check insurance terms), 4) treatment by current standards (Regelversorgung or better). Reimburses 70-90% of actual cost. You pay dentist full price, submit receipt to insurance, get refund to bank.

Dental prices in Hamburg 2026: complete GKV vs private table

«How much does an implant cost?» The first question 80% of patients ask. The answer isn't a single number, it's a range 1800-3500 € depending on many factors. This page compiles real prices for 30+ common procedures in Hamburg 2026. Both GKV and private.

Diagnostics and prevention

👁 Basic exam: GKV covers 100%. Private 30-60 €.

📸 Bitewing X-ray (4 images): GKV covers. Private 30-80 €.

📸 OPG (panoramic X-ray): GKV with indication. Private 80-150 €.

📸 CBCT (3D scan): NOT GKV (exception: complex implantology). Private 200-400 €.

🦷 PZR (professional cleaning): GKV doesn't cover. Private 80-150 €.

🦷 Tartar removal: GKV once a year. Private 30-60 €.

🦷 Fluoride treatment: GKV for under-18, adults private. 20-60 €.

Caries and fillings

🦷 Amalgam filling: GKV covers chewing teeth. Private 60-120 €.

🦷 Composite filling (front teeth): GKV covers. Private 80-180 € by size.

🦷 Composite filling (back teeth): GKV with co-pay 40-100 €. Fully private 120-250 €.

🦷 Ceramic inlay: NOT GKV (amalgam only). Private 400-800 €.

🦷 Ceramic onlay: NOT GKV. Private 600-1200 €.

💊 Pulpitis treatment: included in endodontic cost.

Endodontics (root canals)

🦷 Front tooth (1 canal): GKV with co-pay 50-150 €. Private 250-450 €.

🦷 Premolar (2 canals): GKV with co-pay 100-250 €. Private 400-700 €.

🦷 Molar (3-4 canals): GKV with co-pay 150-350 €. Private 500-900 €.

🦷 Endodontics with microscope: NOT GKV. Private +200-400 € over base.

🦷 Apicoectomy: GKV with indication. Private 350-700 €.

🦷 Endodontic retreatment: GKV with co-pay. Private 500-1000 €.

Prosthetics

👑 Metal crown: GKV Festzuschuss 60-75%. Co-pay 300-500 €.

👑 Metal-ceramic crown: GKV Festzuschuss. Co-pay 500-900 € (private 800-1500 €).

👑 Full ceramic crown: GKV Festzuschuss. Co-pay 700-1300 € (private 1000-2000 €).

👑 Zirconia crown: GKV Festzuschuss. Co-pay 900-1500 € (private 1200-2200 €).

🌉 3-unit bridge (metal-ceramic): GKV Festzuschuss. Co-pay 1000-1800 €.

🌉 3-unit bridge (full ceramic): Co-pay 1500-2500 €.

🦷 Partial denture: GKV covers most. Co-pay 300-800 €.

🦷 Full denture (edentulous): GKV. Co-pay 500-1200 €.

Implantology

🪛 Implant (post, 1 tooth): NOT GKV. Private 800-1500 €.

👑 Crown on implant: GKV Festzuschuss, co-pay 800-1500 €. Private 1000-2000 €.

💰 Implant + crown complete: 1800-3500 € private. GKV Festzuschuss 300-500 € off total.

🦴 Sinus lift: NOT GKV. Private 800-2000 €.

🦴 Bone augmentation: NOT GKV. Private 500-1500 €.

🦴 All-on-4 (edentulous jaw): 8000-15000 € private.

Surgery

✂️ Simple extraction: GKV covers. Private 50-150 €.

✂️ Wisdom tooth (simple): GKV covers. Private 100-300 €.

✂️ Impacted tooth (osteotomy): GKV with co-pay. Private 300-700 €.

✂️ 4 wisdom teeth under general anesthesia: 1500-3000 € private.

🩸 Periodontitis treatment (PAR): GKV after Bonusheft. Co-pay 50-200 €.

🩸 Deep pocket cleaning: part of PAR.

Aesthetics

✨ In-office bleaching: NOT GKV. Private 350-700 €.

✨ Home bleaching with tray: NOT GKV. Private 250-400 €.

🪞 Porcelain veneer (1 tooth): NOT GKV. Private 800-1500 €.

🪞 Composite veneer (bonding): NOT GKV. Private 150-400 € per tooth.

📏 Composite bonding for diastema: 300-800 € private (2 teeth).

Orthodontics

⚖️ Metal braces (kids under 18, KIG 3-5): GKV covers. Co-pay 0-500 €.

⚖️ Adult metal braces: NOT GKV. Private 2000-4000 €.

⚖️ Adult ceramic braces: NOT GKV. Private 3000-6000 €.

⚖️ Lingual braces (inner side): NOT GKV. Private 6000-9000 €.

⚖️ Invisalign (full course): NOT GKV. Private 3500-7500 €.

⚖️ Retainer after orthodontics: 100-300 €.

Splints and TMD

🛡 Night guard (Michigan): GKV with TMD diagnosis 60-80 €. Private 350-600 €.

🛡 TMD repositioning splint: NOT GKV. Private 600-1000 €.

💉 Botox in masseter (bruxism/TMD): NOT GKV. Private 250-400 € per session.

🛡 UPS (mandibular advancement device for apnea): GKV since 2021 covers 60-80% with diagnosis. Co-pay 200-600 €.

Pediatric dentistry

👶 Child preventive exam: GKV 100%.

👶 Fissure sealing: GKV for ages 6-17.

👶 Milk tooth filling: GKV covers.

👶 Milk tooth extraction: GKV.

👶 Laser caries treatment: NOT GKV. Private 100-200 € per tooth.

👶 Nitrous oxide sedation: NOT GKV. Private 80-200 € per session.

Dental prices in Hamburg 2026