Treatment planning appointment

If you decide that you would to proceed with treatment or that you would like a firm quotation on the options available with specific costs and timescales then a treatment planning appointment is required. This is a 30- 45 minutes clinical appointment where a full clinical exam is carried out, which includes:

• Detailed questioning on what you are trying to achieve and the current problems experienced;
• Oral cancer screen;
• Detailed examination of remaining dentition, gum condition and bite;
• Impressions of upper and lower jaws with jaw recording to mount on an artificial jaw;
• Detailed series of clinical photographs;
• Detailed x-rays where required;
• Scanning x-ray where required;

Note: If an additional special investigation such as a CT scan is required this is carried out as a separate appointment.

After this appointment the Prosthodontist will compile the information and over the course of 1-2 hours produce a detailed report of your problems and how they may be resolved, discussions will take place with the laboratory and the supply companies in order to arrive at an accurate costing. Once a week the specialists meet to share ideas and discuss treatment plans. This is unique to Edinburgh Dental Specialists and means that you are not limited to the expertise of one person. Should you require an additional appointment to discuss any of the points raised in the report this is included in the fee.

The treatment planning fee is £295.00

note: for treatment such as root canal therapy or minor oral surgery procedures a treatment planning appointment is usually not necessary.