10 questions
to ask before
implants.
Dental implants are a big, lasting decision. Bring this checklist to any consultation — the answers tell you a lot about who you can trust with your smile.
Not all implant care is equal. These ten questions cut through the marketing and reveal the experience, planning and honesty behind any quote.
Ask every provider these.
Each comes with what a good answer sounds like — and why it matters.
Who will actually place my implant?
Ask about their specific training and experience. At Atwood Advanced Dentistry, a prosthodontist plans and places it personally, start to finish unless otherwise indicated.
Specialist training showsWill my case be planned with a 3D scan?
It should be. A CBCT scan and guided placement put the implant exactly where bone and nerve allow — far more predictable than freehand.
Insist on imagingWhat implant system do you use, and why?
Established, well-documented implant brands matter for long-term parts and support. Ask which they use and the reasoning.
Avoid unknown brandsDo I have enough bone — or need a graft?
An honest answer up front. If the ridge is thin, a bone graft rebuilds the foundation first. You should hear this before treatment, not during.
No mid-treatment surprisesWhat's the full cost, in writing?
Implant, abutment, crown, imaging and any grafting — get an itemized written quote so you can compare like for like.
Compare like for likeHow long will the whole process take?
From placement to final crown is usually 3–6 months, mostly healing. You should leave with a clear, realistic timeline.
Beware 'too fast' claimsWhat happens if an implant fails?
Failures are rare, but ask about warranties, follow-up and who handles it. A confident provider has a clear answer.
Know the safety netIs everything done in-house?
When planning, surgery and the lab are under one roof, there's no finger-pointing between offices — and better continuity of care.
Fewer hand-offsWhat does aftercare look like?
Ask about review visits, hygiene and long-term maintenance. Implants last decades with the right follow-up.
Long-term, not one-and-doneCan I see cases like mine?
A good provider will happily show before-and-after examples of similar treatments and connect you with real outcomes.
Proof, not just promisesGreen flags vs red flags.
How to tell a confident specialist from a hard sell.
- "We don't really need a scan."
- Vague, all-in pricing with no breakdown
- Pressure to decide today
- Won't say who's doing the surgery
- A specialist plans it from a 3D scan
- You get an itemized, written quote
- They welcome your questions
- Clear timeline, aftercare and warranty
We'd pass our own checklist.
A specialist places it
Dr. Atwood — a prosthodontist — plans and places your implant personally.
Always 3D-planned
Every case is mapped from a scan and placed with a surgical guide.
Written, all in-house
Itemised quotes, and planning, surgery and lab all under one roof.
Bring your questions.
Book a consultation with Dr. Atwood and put every one of these to the test — with a 3D scan to back up the answers.
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