フルコンサルティングパッケージ（FCP）

Our Porcelain Veneer Full Consultation Package at SmileBox Dental Clinic is the gold standard of cosmetic consultations. This consultation is done face-to-face in one of our modern Clinics.

This consultation takes around 1 hour, so please allow extra time for your dental appointment. 

We will make sure you feel comfortable for the entire duration of your time spent in our clinic, you can use our relaxation lounge which is equipped with a refreshment bar. You will have your consultation in our luxury private consultation room.

Before you arrive at your appointment

Prior to your FCP appointment, you will be contacted by one of our SmileExperts, you will be asked to send photos of your teeth. We will send you example photos to follow. 

You will also be asked to send any relevant supporting information to us, such as previous dental or health records.

Your photos and information that you send to us will be assessed by one of our Doctors prior to your appointment, this is to determine the most suitable treatment options available to you and the costs, this is so they can be discussed with you at your appointment.

5D Digital Scan & Photographs

Your Doctor or Smile Specialist will take intraoral and extraoral photos/videos of your teeth, facial anatomy, smile, and side profile. These photos are used for your dental record and photo calibration for use when creating your personalised Porcelain Veneers treatment plan.

Radiographs

You will have x-rays taken by one of our Dental Nurses when you come into the clinic.

You will have two bitewing x-rays, one periapical x-ray, and then a cephalogram and panoramic x-ray.

The Cephalogram x-ray is done to view your facial profile from the side (side view). 

Your Cephalogram x-rays and side view photos are then merged and calibrated for a full analysis. We ensure that your photos and x-rays are of the same dimension and angle to help analyse the side profile, this is to ensure we have the correct relationship between the nose, lips, and chin.

The Panoramic x-ray is taken to see if there are any impacted teeth such as the wisdom teeth, if there are too many teeth (supernumerary teeth), if there are any teeth missing (hypodontia), to evaluate the level and thickness of the bone and the shape and normality of the jaw joint.

Examination and Oral Health Assessment

This is a full dental examination and oral tissue examination where the Doctor will look for any dental problems that may require further treatment such as restorations, extractions, or root canal treatment. You will also receive a scale and polish to remove any calculus, plaque, and staining.

The alignment of your teeth will also be examined. This is where the Doctor will look at how you bite together, the anatomy of your bone structure and teeth, and whether you have any crowding, spacing, a cross-bite, or any other orthodontic problems.

Jaw Joint Examination

Your mouth opening limit will be assessed (this should be 40mm or 3 fingers width), along with checking for any jaw deviation upon opening and closing the mouth. Our doctors will also check for the side movement limit of your jaw (should be 10mm on each side), and if there are any abnormal clicking sounds in the joints – this involves the Doctor using his fingers to feel the joints on your face and potentially placing their pinky (little) finger into your ear.

If there are any issues found, this could mean you have joint problems (TMD – Temporomandibular Disorder), and these need resolving before you have any orthodontic
treatment.

Facial Muscle Examination

This involves inspecting your face, looking at symmetry and any asymmetry at rest, during conversations, and testing the various facial muscles.

(you will have to pull some questionable faces and make some sounds, we promise you it’s all part of the plan)

Swallowing and Respiratory Examination

This is where the Doctor examines your swallowing and respiratory behaviour and checks to see if there is a medical history of any allergies. Swallowing and respiratory issues can lead to future or current problems with the position of the tongue, breathing, and the alignment of the teeth.