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This page is related to the Dentist Abroad .co.uk website and provides brief information only about the Batorfi Clinic in Budapest, Hungary
The Batorfi Clinic
The Batorfi Clinic was established by Dr Batorfi in 2002. The main purpose was to provide top quality dental services for Hungarian patients and also for foreign people willing to travel for dental treatment to Hungary.
The clinic itself is located in a very nice residential area of Budapest, about 20-25 minutes drive from the central. The ground floor is used for residential purposes, the first floor is the clinic itself.
During the building work the very main goal was to create a friendly, modern and very clean environment where patients can feel comfortable and safe and dental works can be carried out on a most precise and professional way.
After 3 years of operation we are proud to say that the Batrofi Clinic has built very good reptation not only in Hungary, but all over Europe and even over the Atlantic.
 He completed the Master in Implatologie degree
(University of Münster, Germany) in 2006
Dr Bela Batorfi is one of the best known implantologists in the Central European Area. He is one of the few placing an average of 150-200 dental implants a month.
He finds it very important continuously train himself on international courses and conferences. As a result his clinic in Budapest is not only known in Hungary but became internationally recognised and one of the most sought-after in the area.
He carries out his work with the utmost care and professionalism leading to 98% success rate with his implant surgeries.
His experience and professionalism compensates many patients for his laconic manner.
He is a proud father of two children.
His UK registration number: 103348
Equipments / Tools
The Castellini Logos dental unit
In the Castellini® LOGOS* unit, the characteristics of hygiene, ergonomics and functionality assure great operativity in absolute comfort and working safety.
Different means and methods of protection against infections (Hygienic Multi standard* system), integrate themselves in a surgical class equipment that is able to offer concrete and innovative solutions.
Exclusive computerised cardiac activity monitoring systems (Cardio Alert*) extend during the surgical phases the meaning of the safeguard of the patient, thus increasing the safety of the dental performance.
The informatics technologies introduce a new concept of technical and functional reliability: LOGOS* has the essential security of the "auto diagnosis of function" and opens the way to the "telediagnosis and teleassistance". The unit sends data and interacts with the technical assistance through modem.
LOGOS* can be offered in different versions: "Hanging hoses" and "Over
the patient delivery system".
The oral camera - Trophy STV
Trophy Elitys - X ray unit
Throphy RVG - Digital imaging unit
Orthopantograph - Panoramic radiograph
Other equipments
Gas mixer for conscious sedation
- used on request
Intraoral power jet instrument
Apex finder
Pentamix- mixing unit
Cap mix - capsule mixing unit
Services
In General
It is essential to have healthy teeth and maintain a good dental hygiene. Decayed, neglected and unhealthy teeth can affect our overall health. Not replacing missing teeth may result in further damage in our jaw line.
A beautiful, healthy, natural looking smile will gain your confidence. Having a beautiful and bright smile will improve your interpersonal relationships, may help you when you are looking for a job or building a new career or even affect your personal life.
Knowing the amazing results, professionalism and cost effectiveness of dental surgeries in Hungary, more and more people choose to take dental treatment in Budapest or in the surrounding towns.
Choose our service, travel to Hungary, enjoy our hospitality and we
guarantee that you will save money and will return home with a new,
beautiful and natural “jewel” that you will be proudly wearing in
the future because "we will put a bright smile on your face".
Free Services
* Free one day dental tour to Budapest (Worth £140) includes
Dental Services
Cosmetic dentistry includes everything from subtle changes to major repairs, and utilizes. Our Team will be glad to tell you which dental procedure is optimal for your particular case.
References
 Russell Bennett
"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 £5,200, plus 3 x return flights and 4* accommodation, which amounts to about another £1,200. (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."
Hi Timea,
Thank you for your e-mail regarding your Harley Street consultation facility.
I just wanted to confirm that I have had the first phase of the dental treatment plan completed at Dr Batorfi's clinic in Budapest on 4th July and the results so far are excellent. (...)
In terms of feedback to you from my recent visit, I would like to put on record the following:
* The service and coordination of everything by yourself, from my initial internet enquiry onwards, was superb. (Treatment plan, estimates, hotel bookings, airport transfers etc.) Thank you!
* The skill, professionalism and dedication of the three dentists
who carried out the 10 hours of treatment was outstanding and fantastic
value for money. (...)
* The entire visit was made especially enjoyable by the attentiveness of Ildiko and her daughter (Metta?) whose hospitality and scheduling of transfers to and from the hotel were faultless. (They work extremely long and unsocial hours and deserve my thanks and recognition for how welcome they make patients feel in Budapest)
* Despite some initial apprehensions about having quite extensive reconstructive dental work carried out elsewhere in Europe, the whole treatment (3 x extractions, 3 x implants, 13 x porcelain crowns and zoom whitening, was completely painless)
In conclusion, I honestly believe that this is the best £4,800 investment
I have ever made, particularly considering the "rip-off" prices that
UK Dentists charge and the brilliant results that Dr Batorfi's team
have produced. (...)
Thanks again
Best Wishes,
Russell"
Patrick Smith
"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"
 Susan Sevier
"Timea:
I hope this email finds you well and happy and enjoying a beautiful spring in London.
I just wanted to write to you and everyone and tell you that my new teeth are a big hit here in the US – despite my massive anxieties when I was in Budapest, everything is better than fine – it is magnificent.
And, as I had suspected, it helped me also with my singing – I have never sung better than I sang on the concert I did on 19 March after my return, and I know that having the dental repair has freed my entire muscle structure around the mouth and set me free to sing with greater abandon.
I just wanted to let you know that.
Again, thank you so much for everything that you did, and thank everyone for me.
Susan Sevier, Washington"
 Vera Coyne
"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"
Peter Harris
"My circumstances were that I required 5 implants, which in the UK would cost L9,500 plus the cost of X-rays, dental cleaning etc. I searched the Internet and eventually chose Dr. Batorfi, not for any particular reason other than they had a contact in Camden Town.
Prices from Hungary varied slightly, my quote being £3,800 with no additional charges.
Once I made contact in the UK via e-mail they were extremely helpful giving a catalogue of information not all available on their web site. Once I settled on a date, they organised the hotel and dentist appointments. I flew with Sky Europe the Hungarian equivalent of Easy Jet from Stanstead the flight costing my wife and I a total of £128 return. I could have used Easy Jet who were similarly priced flying out of Luton. There was no difference regarding service except Sky Europe allocated seating.
On arrival at Budapest we found a modernised building with plenty of signs in English. The Taxi driver was immediately apparent and he took us straight to the hotel. This, our return and all the dentist visits were all paid for and all I gave was a 1000 forints tip (£3) each time.
The following day we were met by Ildiko Kovacs who spent a great deal of time explaining the agenda whilst we were in Budapest. Ildiko is an essential contact as she dispels many fears you might have and answers all those niggling questions that you have stored in the back of your mind. Journey to the practise was about half an hour and there I found a modern house where the Dentist lived on the ground floor and his surgery on the first.
Having been to many dentists in the UK I can assure you this practise had state of the art equipment and their hygiene standards were far better than ours. The treatment took approximately one hour although the total time was about two at the surgery. On completion I was given a course of antibiotics and strong painkillers, which I found I did not need to take. I did have discomfort and soreness to my gums but the actual implants were not a problem. I had to return the following day to have a replacement denture (how long would that have taken in the UK) and then flew out early the following day. Ideally they would have preferred me being in the country a little longer however I had the treatment at 10am on the Tuesday and flew out at 7am on the Thursday.
We did decide to stay at the Thermal Hotel Margit Sziget a four star hotel and I think on reflection this was a wise move as having spoken to others some hotels are noisy. This hotel was in a quiet location about two miles from the city centre (Bus 24 was the cheap option in). The food was self-service all labelled in English. My wife had dietary needs, which once explained to the Chef, took her around the food counter pointing out what she could and couldn’t eat. No doubt we could have eaten out and cut costs but the peace of mind we had, for us far outweighed this.
I return in August for my final treatment, I have saved a considerable amount of money, will have had a holiday and not compromised my teeth one iota. I also met several couples from the UK and Ireland having similar treatment some on different packages, nobody had any complaints about the work they had done.
I would recommend before undergoing treatment you use your own dentist to find out exactly what you require and what is and what is not possible.
I am more than willing to spend time talking to anyone interested in having similar treatment. Friends of mine are already planning to take up this option for dentistry.
Peter Harris"
John Rynne
"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 £6,000 instead of £16,000.
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"
Peter Brennecke
"My name is Peter Brennecke I live in Southampton, England. I am 77 years of age. I started having treatment at Dr Batorfi's Dental Practice in February 2005. I had 6 crowns replaced in upper front of mouth and 4 upper implants placed at the same time. I have just returned in August 2005 and had that work completed.
I now have a full upper set of teeth. Originally I was going to have a bridge made and fitted for my lower missing teeth Dr Batorfi explained that my bone structure was good and he could make a better job with 4 lower implants. I agreed and have had 4 lower implants placed. I am returning in December 2005 to have these 4 lower implants completed so I will have a full set of teeth for Christmas.
It is not a problem going to Hungary the drivers collect you from the airport, take you to the Hotel and take you to and from the surgery, they look after you very well, they are always very reliable and eager to please.
At my initial consultation with Dr. Batorfi, everything was explained in great detail. Questions were patiently and clearly answered and any apprehensions I had quickly dissolved. I was told how the treatment would proceed, the timescale and the costs involved.
My wife and I were extremely impressed with the skill and professionalism of Dr Batorfi. His office in London and the staff have always been very friendly, helpful and caring. The surgery and equipment are in pristine condition and the most up to date I have ever seen. Also the cleanest and simply the best. Every stage of treatment was meticulously executed - including colour matching of the implants.
For the whole team:
Thank you so much for giving me a smile to be proud of, I cannot thank you enough. Your manner and patience throughout cannot be faulted. My family cannot believe that my teeth are implants as they look so natural.
I would recommend you to anyone who is thinking of having dental implants and I would be more than pleased to show them the work you have done.
Once again, thank you. You have made me so happy and given me back my confidence to smile again."
Peter Brennecke
Joyce Smith
"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"
Pratibha Surelia
"Dear Dr. Batorfi,
Just a quick note to say thank you very much for the treatment last week. I am so glad I had my implants done by such an experienced and professional dentist like you.
Thank you also for the super books you sent with Christian. It was really nice of you.
The service you and your partners provide is excellent (great hotel, great driver, great dentistry). I shall certainly be recommending you to others.
Look forward to seeing you in a few months time,
Regards,
Pratibha Surelia"
Tracey Abbott
Tracey Abbott recently underwent treatment in Budapest and was so impressed she decided to write us a short guide from her experiences - thank you Tracey.
"...I saved over £2000 getting both necessary and purely cosmetic work done and that included 2 weekends in the lovely city of Budapest (including flights).
The car service they run picks you up from the airport and takes you to the heart of Budapest and a luxurious hotel called the Thermal which apart from well appointed large rooms has excellent spa facilities.
If you decided to go for any of the treatments which include mud packing and several kinds of massage you will need to book in advance . You need to leave at least 20 minutes prior to your appointments to find the medical centre and register. They work to a strict appointment system and see people every hour on the hour. The pools and spa baths are great and are open from early in the morning till 9pm at night.
The breakfast is included in the room price and consists of a well stocked breakfast bar of hot and cold savouries, pastries, fruit and cereals. Its advisable to get to breakfast early as the hotel and room can get very busy after about 8.30. Room service is excellent and the food is cheap. It is very nice to sit out on the balcony and watch the Danube flow past drinking your first coffee of the day.
The hotel will take most currency but its better value if you pay in the Hungarian Forint. The exchange rate is very favourable.
I used the rough guide to Budapest and found that their choice of cafes and shops was great but the restaurants left a bit to be desired. Great if you want the genuine Hungarian experience but to English tastes a little odd. The public transport system is excellent but its easier to get a Budapest card that allows unlimited travel on metro, trams and trolley cars as fiddling around with the single tickets you can buy can be a little tedious. Budapest is a wonderful city to visit and there is plenty for adults and children alike to keep you busy for 1 or even 2 weeks. On the whole people are very helpful although very little english is spoken.
The dentist I saw was Dr Batorfi and he has the most impressive surgery I have ever seen. The whole process was quick, almost painless and extremley efficient. I have never seen anything like it in the UK and I am extremley pleased with the results of the work he has done.
For anyone who is looking to save money for work needed and is prepared to travel to do that I cannot recommend this company and dentist highly enough.
Tracey Abbott MECI, FRSA
Divisional Director
London
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