Dentistry
Dentists and oral surgeons treat the teeth, gums and jaw. Many treatments are done over several visits spaced weeks or months apart, so planning how to finish treatment matters as much as the first visit.
What this department covers
- Missing teeth
- Decay and root problems
- Gum disease
- Crooked teeth and bite problems
- Cosmetic smile work
- Jaw and wisdom-tooth surgery
Procedures and treatments (8)
Open any procedure to see how it usually works, what recovery involves, typical planning ranges and what to ask your doctor.
Dental implants
A titanium post is placed in the jawbone to hold a crown, bridge or denture, replacing missing teeth.
Read the planning guide Surgical procedureBone grafting and sinus lift
Bone is added to the jaw so that an implant can be placed securely.
Read the planning guide Non-surgical treatmentRoot canal treatment and crowns
Infected tissue inside a tooth is cleaned out and the tooth sealed, then protected with a crown.
Read the planning guide Non-surgical treatmentVeneers and smile design
Thin shells bonded to the front of teeth change their shape, size or colour as part of a planned smile makeover.
Read the planning guide Non-surgical treatmentTeeth whitening
Peroxide-based treatment lightens stained teeth, in the clinic or with take-home trays.
Read the planning guide Non-surgical treatmentBraces and clear aligners
Fixed braces or removable aligners gradually move teeth into a better position.
Read the planning guide Surgical procedureWisdom tooth removal and oral surgery
Impacted or problem wisdom teeth and other jaw problems are treated by an oral surgeon.
Read the planning guide Surgical procedureFull-mouth rehabilitation
A planned combination of implants, crowns and gum treatment to restore all teeth for function and appearance.
Read the planning guidePlanning points for dentistry
- Bring recent dental X-rays (OPG) and a list of past treatments.
- Dental implants usually need a healing period of months between stages; ask whether the plan is a single trip or split trips.
- Agree who will provide check-ups and repairs after you return home, and ask for a written record with the implant brand and size.
Questions to ask your doctor
- What are all my options and what does each involve?
- How many visits and how many weeks apart?
- Which brand of implant or material is used, and is it available where I live?
- What is the warranty and who provides follow-up?
How planning with Prognova works
- A free planning callA non-medical conversation about what you are considering, your timing and practical questions.
- Doctor review of your recordsYou share your reports with a doctor, who tells you whether the care you have in mind is likely to be suitable.
- A written estimateAfter review you receive an itemised estimate. Nothing is charged until you accept it.
- Travel and stay planningWe get you a visa invitation letter from the hospital, and help with arrival, accommodation, local transport, language support and a companion's needs.
- Follow-up when you are homeWe help arrange records, check-ups and continuing care with your own doctor.
Prognova coordinates logistics and information. Doctors decide diagnosis and treatment. A department listed here does not mean a doctor or hospital is available for it today.