The Short Answer
The dental records worth bringing or sending before overseas implant treatment in Hanoi are: a recent CBCT scan or panoramic X-ray, any existing bitewing/periapical X-rays, a written note of your dental and medical history (when the tooth was lost, any prior implants or grafts, smoking status, diabetes or other conditions affecting healing), and details of any current dentures, bridges, or crowns near the treatment site. Picasso Dental Clinic’s Hanoi Old Quarter flagship can review these remotely to give New Zealand patients a preliminary brand recommendation and an itemised estimate in NZD before flights are booked — though your final treatment plan is always confirmed once a dentist examines you in person. This pairs with our broader guide to remote implant consultations before you fly and our list of which X-rays to send before an implant trip.
The Core Records List
| Record | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| CBCT scan (if you have one) | Shows 3D bone volume and structure — the most useful single record for implant planning |
| Panoramic (OPG) X-ray | Good general overview if CBCT isn’t available |
| Bitewing/periapical X-rays | Limited detail alone, but useful alongside other records |
| Written dental history | When the tooth was lost/extracted, any prior implant or graft attempts |
| Medical history notes | Smoking status, diabetes, osteoporosis medication, other conditions affecting healing |
| Details of existing dentures/bridges | Relevant if the implant needs to integrate with or replace an existing restoration |
| Photos of the affected area | Useful supplement, especially if imaging is old or unavailable |
Most New Zealand dental practices can provide digital copies of X-rays and clinical notes on request — ask your regular dentist before you travel.
Why Sending Records Early Is Worth the Effort
A remote review of your records before you fly means Picasso Dental Clinic’s clinical team can give you a realistic, itemised estimate in NZD and a preliminary sense of your likely trip count before you commit to travel dates. This matters more for New Zealand patients than local ones, since a wasted first trip due to an unexpected finding (like an undiagnosed need for bone grafting) is a far bigger cost in time and money when you’ve flown across the Tasman or further. It doesn’t remove the need for an in-person exam — but it means fewer surprises once you’re there.
If You Don’t Have Complete Records
It’s common not to have everything on this list, especially a CBCT scan, since these aren’t part of routine dental check-ups. If your records are incomplete:
- Send whatever you do have, along with clear photos and a written history — this is still useful for a preliminary discussion
- Ask whether your first implant visit should include a dedicated scan appointment before the treatment plan is finalised, rather than assuming photos alone are enough to proceed straight to surgery
- Mention any gaps clearly (e.g. “I don’t have a CBCT, only an old bitewing from three years ago”) so the clinical team can plan around it rather than working from assumptions
What Records Can’t Tell You Without an In-Person Exam
Records and imaging give your dentist a strong starting point, but some things are only confirmed once you’re examined directly in Hanoi:
- Current gum health and any active infection
- Bone density under actual load, which imaging estimates but doesn’t fully replace
- Whether a graft that looked borderline on a scan is actually needed once seen in person
Treat a remote review as the basis for a realistic preliminary plan and NZD estimate, not a locked-in final price — your dentist confirms the details once you’re in the chair.
Getting to the Flagship Clinic
Treatment happens 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. If you arrive without complete records, imaging (including CBCT) can be arranged locally as part of your first appointment before your treatment plan is finalised.
Building Your Records Into a Travel Plan
For New Zealand patients, gathering records before you fly is also the point to sketch a realistic trip plan:
- Send records for a remote review and NZD estimate before booking flights
- Trip 1: Consultation, any additional scans needed, implant placement — typically 3–5 days
- Healing period: Several months back home in New Zealand while osseointegration takes place
- Trip 2: Return once imaging confirms integration, for the final crown fitting — typically 2–4 days
Having your records reviewed early reduces the chance of a first trip being used up on scans and discovery rather than treatment.
Questions to Ask Before You Travel
- Which of my current records are most useful, and what’s missing that I should try to source first?
- Based on what I’ve sent, what’s your preliminary brand recommendation and NZD estimate?
- Should my first trip include a dedicated scan appointment before treatment begins?
- What changes to my plan or price are possible once you examine me in person?
- How should I get my records to you securely?
Your Next Step
Ask your New Zealand dentist for digital copies of your X-rays and clinical notes, gather a short written history, and send it all for a remote implant assessment and an itemised quote in NZD before you book flights to Hanoi. See the dental implant cost in Vietnam guide for full pricing context in the meantime.
Frequently Asked Questions
What dental records should I bring for implant treatment in Hanoi?
A recent CBCT scan or panoramic X-ray, any other X-rays you have, a written dental and medical history, and details of any existing dentures or bridges near the treatment site. Photos are a useful supplement if imaging is old or unavailable.
What if I don’t have a CBCT scan?
Send whatever imaging you do have along with photos and a history. Your dentist can advise whether a CBCT should be arranged locally in Hanoi as part of your first visit before the treatment plan is finalised.
Can my New Zealand dentist send my records directly to Picasso Dental Clinic?
Most New Zealand dental practices can provide digital copies of X-rays and clinical notes on request — ask your regular dentist and forward these along with a short written history.
Does sending records early guarantee my final price?
No. It gives you a realistic preliminary estimate in NZD and a likely treatment direction, but your final price and plan are confirmed after an in-person exam, since gum health and bone condition can only be fully assessed in the chair.
How far in advance should I send my records?
As early as practical once you’re seriously considering treatment — this gives the clinical team time to review thoroughly and gives you time to source anything missing (like a CBCT scan) before you commit to flights.
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