The Short Answer
An online dental implant consultation with Picasso Dental Clinic’s Hanoi flagship lets Australian and New Zealand patients get a preliminary treatment recommendation and an itemised price estimate before committing to flights, based on a recent X-ray or CBCT scan, photos, and a description of your dental history sent ahead of a video call with the clinical team. It is not a substitute for an in-person exam — your dentist confirms the final treatment plan once you’re in the chair and can assess bone and gum condition directly — but it lets you arrive in Hanoi with a realistic idea of brand options, likely price range, and trip count, rather than discovering all of this for the first time after you’ve already booked flights. See our implant clinic selection checklist and guide to verifying an implant dentist’s credentials for what to check before you commit.
What a Remote Consultation Normally Includes
- Review of your imaging — a recent panoramic X-ray or CBCT scan, if you have one, gives the clinical team the most useful starting point
- Photos of the area in question, if imaging isn’t available or is out of date
- A short dental history — when the tooth was lost or extracted, any previous implant or grafting experience, relevant medical conditions (e.g. diabetes, smoking status) that can affect healing
- A video call or written response from the clinical team with a preliminary recommendation: likely implant brand options, whether bone grafting appears likely to be needed, and an estimated price range
- An itemised written quote in AUD or NZD for planning purposes, alongside the VND figures that remain the source of truth — see the dental implant cost in Vietnam guide for the full brand-by-brand breakdown
What it does not include is a final, fixed treatment plan — bone density and gum condition can only be fully assessed with your dentist examining you directly, and X-rays don’t capture everything a clinical exam does.
What to Send Before Your Call
| Item | Why it helps |
|---|---|
| Recent panoramic X-ray or CBCT scan | Shows bone volume and structure — the single most useful piece of information |
| Clear photos of the gap or affected tooth/teeth | Useful if imaging is unavailable or more than 12 months old |
| Dental history summary | When tooth was lost, any prior implant/graft attempts, current dentures or bridges if relevant |
| Medical history notes | Diabetes, smoking, osteoporosis medication, or other factors that affect healing timelines |
| Your rough travel window | Helps the team advise on a realistic trip plan around your schedule |
If you don’t have a recent scan, mention this — the team can advise whether photos and history are enough for a preliminary estimate, or whether a first-trip scan-only visit makes more sense before committing to the full treatment plan.
Building a Realistic Route and Contingency Plan
For Australian and New Zealand patients, a remote consultation is also the right time to sketch out the logistics of a two-trip implant treatment:
- Trip 1: Consultation confirmation, CBCT scan if not already done, implant placement, temporary restoration — typically 3–5 days in Hanoi
- Healing period: 3–6 months at home in Australia or New Zealand while osseointegration takes place — this cannot be shortened regardless of clinic
- Trip 2: Return to Hanoi once imaging confirms integration, for the final crown fitting — typically 2–4 days
Because remote consultations happen before flights are booked, this is the ideal point to build in contingency — for example, flexible return dates in case healing takes longer than the typical range, and a plan for who to contact if a warning sign appears while you’re back home during the healing period.
Limits of What Can Be Assessed Remotely
Be cautious of any clinic — this one included — promising a fixed price, guaranteed candidacy, or a confirmed treatment plan from photos or a phone call alone, without imaging. A remote consultation is genuinely useful for planning, but it cannot replace:
- A clinical exam of gum health and bone density in person
- Confirmation of bone graft need in borderline cases
- A truly fixed price (only an estimate range) until the dentist has examined you
Any recommendation from a remote consultation should be treated as a well-informed starting point, refined once you’re in the chair — not a guarantee.
Getting to the Flagship for Your In-Person Visit
Once you’ve had a remote consultation, your in-person appointments happen at Picasso Dental Clinic’s Hanoi Old Quarter flagship, 16 Phố Châu Long, Trúc Bạch, Ba Đình — near Trúc Bạch Lake and West Lake (Hồ Tây), within walking distance of the Old Quarter, and an easy transfer from Noi Bai International Airport. Many patients use the first trip to combine treatment with a few days seeing Hanoi’s lakes and old town, especially since light activity fits naturally around the early recovery period.
Questions to Ask During Your Remote Consultation
- Based on my imaging, what implant brand options and bone-grafting likelihood are you seeing?
- What is the estimated price range in AUD/NZD, and what would change it?
- How many trips will this realistically take, and roughly how far apart?
- What’s the plan if my case turns out to be more complex once you examine me in person?
- Who do I contact if I have questions between now and my first appointment?
Your Next Step
Send a recent X-ray or CBCT scan, a few photos, and a short dental history to request a remote implant assessment and an itemised quote in AUD and NZD — this is the practical first step before booking flights, and it costs you nothing to find out where you likely stand before committing to travel dates. See our guide on which X-rays to send before an implant trip for exactly what to prepare.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an online dental implant consultation in Vietnam reliable?
It’s a genuinely useful planning step — giving you a preliminary brand recommendation and price estimate before you travel — but it’s not a substitute for an in-person exam. Your dentist confirms the final treatment plan once bone and gum condition are assessed directly.
What do I need to send for a remote consultation?
Ideally a recent panoramic X-ray or CBCT scan, clear photos of the area, a short dental history, and relevant medical history (smoking status, diabetes, etc.). If you don’t have recent imaging, mention this so the team can advise your best next step.
Can I get a fixed price from a remote consultation alone?
You can get a written, itemised estimate for planning purposes, but a truly fixed treatment plan and price are confirmed only after an in-person clinical exam, since bone density and gum condition need to be assessed directly.
How long does it take to get a response after sending my information?
This depends on the clinic’s current volume and the completeness of what you send — imaging plus a clear history speeds up a useful response. Confirm expected turnaround when you first make contact.
Does the remote consultation cost anything?
Ask when you make contact, as this is a policy detail rather than a clinical fact — but the purpose of the remote consultation is to help you plan before committing to flights, so it’s worth asking upfront what, if anything, is charged.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Trần Thanh Phong, DDS — Implantology
Head of Implantology at Picasso Dental — placing implants since 2001 (15,000+ to date), and the first dentist in Vietnam to perform the All-on-4 full-arch protocol (2010).
Last reviewed: July 21, 2026