A written dental treatment plan: what you take home after your examination at Dent32
Dent32 founder Dr. Hüseyin Aşçı's approach rests on a simple principle: patients should know what will be done, and why, before anything starts. That is why, at our clinic in Beylikdüzü, every plan is shared in writing together with the examination findings, the options, possible risks and the cost.
Why does a written plan matter?
- What you hear in the chair is easily forgotten by the time you get home.
- You may want to decide together with your partner or family.
- Clinics can only really be compared through written plans (how to weigh a second opinion).
- You can plan your budget and the timing of treatment in advance.
- If something has to change during treatment, it is clear what changed and why.
What should a good treatment plan include?
| Section | Contents |
|---|---|
| Findings | Which tooth has which problem, supported by X-rays and photos |
| Priority | Which procedures are urgent and which can wait |
| Options | For example an implant, a bridge or an adhesive bridge, with the pros and limits of each |
| Risks | Possible complications and what happens if nothing is done |
| Timing | Number of visits, waiting time between them, total duration |
| Materials | Materials such as zirconia, e.max or composite |
| Cost | Itemised prices and the total |
| Maintenance | Check-up interval and home care after treatment |
Options for a single missing tooth are covered in a single missing tooth, and what drives cost in dental treatment prices.
How to read the tooth numbers in your plan
Plans usually refer to teeth with two-digit numbers (the FDI system). The first digit gives the quarter of the mouth, the second the position of the tooth. Sides are from the patient's point of view:
- 1: upper right, 2: upper left, 3: lower left, 4: lower right.
- The second digit counts back from the midline: 1 is the central incisor, 3 the canine, 6 the first molar, 8 the wisdom tooth.
- Examples: 11 upper right front tooth, 36 lower left first molar, 48 lower right wisdom tooth.
How Dent32 shares the plan
After the examination and any imaging needed, we go through the findings together on screen. We then explain the suitable options with their pros, risks and cost, and give them to you in writing. You can take the plan home, think it over, talk to your family and send us questions later. If something needs to change during treatment, for example a tooth planned for a filling turns out to need root canal treatment, we explain why and update the plan.
Book an examination
Dent32 is at Barış Mah., Ginza Lavinya, E-5 Yanyolu No:30 D:179, 34520 Beylikdüzü, Istanbul. To book an examination, call +90 555 011 33 68 or write to us. We've gathered questions you can ask in 12 questions to ask your dentist.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to start treatment once I have a plan?
No. You can take the plan away, think about it, show it to another dentist and decide later.
Can the plan change during treatment?
Yes. For example, if decay is found to have reached the nerve during a filling, root canal treatment may be needed. If so, the reason is explained and the plan updated.
Can I show the plan to another dentist?
Of course. A second opinion is a sensible step, especially for extensive treatment.
