Key takeaways
- Ask who plans your treatment, who carries out each stage and who makes the restorations.
- A good plan shows you every option, including ones that do not involve implants.
- Ask what is included in the fee and what care is needed afterwards.
When you are considering implants, veneers or extensive restorative work, you are choosing more than a procedure. You are choosing the people who will plan it, carry it out and look after it for years afterwards. These questions can help you compare practices clearly, wherever you decide to go.
About training and experience
- Who will plan my treatment, and what specialist training do they have?
- Who will place any implants, and who will design and fit the final teeth?
- How often do you treat cases like mine, and can I see examples?
For restorative and implant treatment, it is worth knowing whether a prosthodontist is involved in planning. Prosthodontists complete additional residency training focused on restoring and replacing teeth, which is particularly relevant to complex or aesthetic cases.
About the plan
- What are all of my options, including ones that do not involve implants?
- What can be saved, and what are the reasons for anything you recommend removing?
- Can I see how the final result is being planned before treatment begins?
- What does each stage involve, and what will I have in my mouth between stages?
About who makes the restorations
Crowns, veneers and implant bridges are made by dental technicians, and their skill shapes the result. Ask where the work is made and how the clinician and technician communicate about shade, shape and fit.
About cost and care after treatment
- What is included in the fee, and what might be charged separately?
- What maintenance will I need, and how often?
- What happens if something needs adjusting or repairing later?
About how it feels to be a patient
Pay attention to how the first conversation feels. You should come away understanding your options, the reasons behind each recommendation and the next step, without feeling rushed.
If you are a seasonal resident or would rather begin privately, our virtual consultation lets you share a few photos and hear back from a specialist before you visit in person. You can also learn more about our practice.
