Before you book

If you have a regular dentist, ask them first. They know your history and can tell you whether implant treatment is worth exploring, and can refer you on if they do not place implants. If you contact a Sandton practice directly, ask when you book what the consultation includes, whether a 3D scan is done on the day, and what the consultation and scan will cost.

You can check the registration of any practitioner on the HPCSA's public online register before your appointment.

On the day

Expect questions about your general health, medication and dental history, an examination of the teeth, gums and bite, and X-rays or a scan. Many practitioners will talk through the options, including non-implant ones, at the appointment and send the written plan afterwards.

Bring a list of your medication, your medical aid details, any recent X-rays from your own dentist, and your questions written down. In a busy CBD practice, a written list helps you cover everything in the time available.

If you see more than one practice

With so many practices around Sandton, some people have more than one assessment. If you do, ask each for a written, itemised plan and compare them stage by stage. With your consent, practices can share your scan, which may avoid repeating it. Ask whether that is possible.

Read more on the implant assessment page and the Sandton area page.

Frequently asked questions

Is an implant consultation charged for?

Usually, and scans are often charged separately. Ask when you book. We do not publish those fees.

Can my scan be shared with another practice?

With your consent, practices can usually share records. Ask whether a second practice can use your existing scan.

Can this website book a Sandton consultation?

No. We do not book, recommend or pass on details.

Related pages

The next step is an assessment by a dentist

Only a dentist who examines you, with X-rays or a scan, can say whether an implant is suitable and what it would involve. Start with your own dentist. If you do not have one, read what an implant assessment covers and what to take with you.

What an implant assessment involves