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PATIENT JOURNEY AND FEE GUIDE
How to achieve the necessary referral:
If you have a dentist: If after viewing our web site or talking to someone whose has received treatment previously, you would like to see one our of specialists the simplest option is to phone your dental practice and discuss your concerns with them first. If they feel a referral is appropriate it can be easily arranged. We are also happy to accept a referral from your general medical practitioner. If for any reason you feel uncomfortable phoning your practice then please do call one of our referral coordinators on 0131-225-266 who will be pleased to advise you on how to proceed. We have established relationships with over 500 local practitioners and will in most cases be able to manage your referral for you. If you do not have a general dentist or wish more information Call our friendly referral coordinators on 0131-225-2666 who will be able to explain how to proceed, in your specific case, in order to receive the necessary referral. We have lists of local practitioners we work with who will be happy to take on your regular care. THE PATIENT JOURNEY Free Initial Consultation
We realise how daunting it can be to attend any form of medical consultation. Most patients are referred to us from practitioners with whom they have built up a relationship of trust and friendship over many years, attending another dental practice for the first time can be anxiety provoking. While you may agree with the treatment your dentist has recommended you may be, naturally, concerned about letting someone you don’t know yet carry out the treatment, or about the unknown costs involved. As a courtesy to you and your referring practitioner we provide a free initial consultation. This appointment initially takes place over a cup of tea or coffee in a relaxed environment away from the clinical areas. One of our referral coordinators will familiarise you with the way in which the practice runs, how we provide treatment and the various treatment options available. You will meet with one of the specialist dentists who will take time to discuss your concerns and find out what you are wishing to achieve with your dental care. After a short examination the specialist will explain their findings and outline the various treatment options, which may be available, to meet your requirements. Using our experience of helping people with similar problems it should also be possible to provide you with an idea of the costs involved. At the end of the of the appointment you will be given options on how to proceed, this may mean a treatment planning appointment, meeting with another specialist, or simply returning to your practitioner electing not to have any treatment at this time. With more complicated treatment requirements some patients wish to discuss the appointment with their spouse or family before deciding whether to proceed or not. We are more than happy should you wish to bring another family member to the initial consultation, or any subsequent appointment. Following this appointment the specialist will write to your dentist explaining their findings. 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. Financial Investment
We do not expect anybody to commit to treatment unless until they are fully aware of the costs involved. We know that most people have to carefully budget for extensive treatment plans and any increase during treatment might be prohibitive. Once we have quoted for treatment, and you have signed a consent form, we will do everything in our power to keep to the cost quoted. The most significant financial investment is usually attributed to dental implant treatment. There are two major costs involved with implant treatment: Surgical costs - which include surgical planning, the implant component costs and surgical placement by the implant surgeon and his team. Restorative costs - which include the final prosthesis(what is actually attached to the implant), associated component and laboratory costs together with the planning and any provisional (temporary) restorations required. Dental Implant treatment requires more financial investment than most previous dental treatment you will have received and undoubtedly this is one of the most important factors in deciding on which type of implant supported restoration to proceed with. There are many factors, which dictate the need for individual quotations rather than selection from a price list: - No two dentitions are the same. - The number of implants needed can be different for similar restorative cases. - The final restorative requirements may be different for similar situations eg emphasis on appearance or function. - The final cost can be "tailored" to some extent depending on the desired final result e.g. fixed or removable - Additional work may be required to stabilise any remaining teeth prior to implant treatment. As a result absolute costs cannot be quoted until a full diagnosis is established encompassing all the potential variables and combining them with your individual criteria. In this way we can present a complete treatment plan of all the available options and costs. In most instances however, it is possible to provide an estimation of cost at the initial clinical consultation, prior to committing to any treatment or follow up appointments. The estimation is based on previously completed similar cases and used only to help in deciding whether to proceed to a full treatment plan or not. Financial Guide to Investing in Dental Implant treatment
This guide is in order to give an idea of the costs involved only. Feb 09 - in the wake of the financial crisis we have been able to negotiate with our suppliers and can now offer you dental implant treatment held at 2007 prices. We are confident that you will not receive the same standard of specialist care at a more competitive price. These costs include all surgical and restorative costs, implant component costs, grafting materials, laboratory costs and appointments necessary to completion, together with follow up appointments and making good any problems which may occur during or after treatment. Note: - When comparing these costs with other providers of this treatment it is important to be sure that all costs are included.
(There are many different materials from which these restorations may be fabricated each affording specific benefits. At your initial consultation the Prosthodontist will use the information provided by you to advise you on the most appropriate material for your needs. )
Investing in periodontal treatment
All periodontal treatment is patient specific and we recommend an initial consultation with either Dr PierLugi Coli or Dr Bain. Investing in custom fabricated removable dentures
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