Follow up care uk
Follow-up care in the UK after dental treatment in Vietnam
How UK patients work with their local dentist after Picasso Dental Clinic treatment — records to bring home, what UK dentists will do, when to go urgently, and how the SmileCare warranty and UK shared care fit together.
UK patients should book a follow-up appointment with their local dentist within two to four weeks of returning from Vietnam, arriving with a treatment summary, implant documentation, OPG copies, and Picasso's contact details so that home maintenance continues safely within the SmileCare warranty framework.
The question most UK patients ask quietly — and rarely type into a search engine — is: “Will my dentist at home actually see me after this?”
The answer is almost always yes, and the outcome depends almost entirely on what records you bring home. This page explains what to carry from Vietnam, how to approach your first UK appointment, and how the Picasso–UK shared care model works in practice.
Why follow-up care in the UK matters
Dental work does not end when you board the flight home. Veneers, crowns, implants, and full-arch prosthetics all need ongoing maintenance that Picasso — from 9,000 kilometres away — cannot provide.
Your UK dentist handles:
- Routine hygiene cleans and scaling.
- Gum health monitoring and peri-implant checks.
- Bite reviews and minor occlusal adjustments.
- Periodic X-rays to monitor bone levels around implants.
- Early diagnosis of any issue before it becomes significant.
- Emergency care and stabilisation if something unexpected happens.
None of this replaces the Picasso warranty or your coordinator contact — it works alongside it. The goal is shared care, not a choice between your overseas clinic and your home dentist.
What to bring home from Vietnam
Before leaving your Picasso branch, ask for the following:
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Treatment summary | Tells your UK dentist exactly what was done |
| Invoice (GBP and VND) | Required for any insurance claim you wish to lodge |
| Implant brand card / fixture label | Identifies the implant system for maintenance and warranty |
| OPG or CBCT imaging copies | Baseline X-ray for comparison at future reviews |
| Shade prescription / material names | Useful if a veneer or crown ever needs to be matched |
| Warranty documents | Defines your coverage terms and claim pathway |
| Aftercare instructions | Documents your responsibilities — important for warranty eligibility |
| Picasso coordinator contact | WhatsApp and email for your UK dentist’s reference |
Digital copies on your phone or in cloud storage are enough. Physical documents are a bonus.
How to approach your UK dentist
Some UK dentists are enthusiastic about overseas dental work; others are cautious. Caution is reasonable — they did not place the treatment and may be unfamiliar with the specific clinic or materials.
The approach that works best is direct, professional, and low-pressure.
Email template for your UK dentist
Hi [Dentist name],
I had [veneers / dental implants / All-on-4 / crowns] at Picasso Dental Clinic, Vietnam on [dates]. I am attaching my treatment summary, OPG, and implant brand documentation.
I would like to book a review and hygiene appointment — I am not expecting you to redo the work. My overseas coordinator is available on [WhatsApp number] if you have any clinical questions about the materials or protocols used.
Please let me know your availability.
Kind regards, [Your name]
A professional tone and realistic framing — review and hygiene, not repair — increases the likelihood of a yes.
What your UK dentist will and will not do
| Service | Typical outcome |
|---|---|
| Oral examination | Yes — routine assessment |
| Hygiene clean (scaling and polishing) | Yes — standard maintenance |
| Bite check and minor occlusal adjustment | Often — if bite is slightly off |
| X-ray to check bone levels (implants) | Yes — standard peri-implant protocol |
| Prescription for pain relief or antibiotics | Yes if clinically warranted |
| Temporary stabilisation of a loose restoration | Often — emergency management |
| Permanent replacement of Picasso restorations | Unlikely without referral or Picasso coordination |
| Invisalign refinements or retainers | Yes — retainer fitting is routine |
If your UK dentist has concerns about the work, encourage them to contact your Picasso coordinator directly. Picasso provides written records and documentation to support collaborative care.
The Picasso–UK shared care model
Think of it as a division of responsibility:
Picasso in Vietnam — major restorative and prosthetic work: implant placement, veneer fabrication, crown fitting, full-arch prosthetics, orthodontic fitting, and all warranty-eligible remedial treatment.
Your UK dentist at home — maintenance, monitoring, hygiene, emergency stabilisation, and general oral health care around the Picasso work.
Picasso remotely — warranty claims, remote review of concerns, written guidance for your UK dentist, and coordination of any approved return visit.
When these three work together, the result is better than either one alone. The weakest link is usually missing records — which is why what you carry home matters so much.
When to book your follow-up
Within two to four weeks of returning home — routine review and hygiene. By this point, swelling from implant surgery has resolved, temporaries are settled, and your bite has had time to adapt.
Within one to three days if you have:
- Pain that is worsening rather than improving.
- A temporary crown that has come off.
- Any swelling of the jaw, cheek, or neck.
- Bleeding that has not stopped after 48 hours following implant surgery.
Same day — emergency if you have:
- Fever above 38°C with facial swelling.
- Difficulty opening your mouth, breathing, or swallowing.
- Spreading swelling extending toward the neck or eye.
- Severe uncontrolled pain that does not respond to over-the-counter analgesia.
- Signs of an allergic reaction — rash, swelling of lips or tongue.
For any clinical emergency, seek UK urgent care first. Dial 111 for life-threatening emergencies. Notify your Picasso coordinator by WhatsApp at the same time.
Long-term maintenance after veneers, crowns, and implants
A warranty does not replace a maintenance routine. The following apply after all major dental work:
Veneers and crowns:
- Brush with a soft-bristle brush and non-abrasive paste.
- Floss or use interdental brushes daily — including around veneer margins.
- Wear a night guard if prescribed for grinding.
- Avoid biting fingernails, pen lids, ice, or hard shells.
- Six-monthly hygiene appointments.
- See veneer aftercare for a full guide.
Implants:
- Interdental brushes or water flosser around implant crowns daily.
- Hygiene visits every six months — implant-safe instruments required.
- Annual X-ray to monitor bone levels.
- Night guard if prescribed — implant crowns are vulnerable to grinding.
- See implant aftercare for a full guide.
Night guards:
- If Picasso or your UK dentist prescribes a night guard, wear it.
- Failure to wear a prescribed guard is a common exclusion from veneer and crown warranties.
- See night guards and bruxism.
NHS and private follow-up
NHS dentistry is based on clinical need. It is not a warranty pathway for private overseas cosmetic treatment. Your UK dentist may help with urgent pain, infection, stabilisation, hygiene or clinically necessary treatment, but elective remake work, cosmetic changes and overseas warranty coordination are usually private matters.
For more detail, read NHS dental care vs private dental treatment abroad.
If something seems wrong
Report concerns to Picasso before authorising any non-emergency repair in the UK. Minor stabilisation by a UK dentist is fine and does not void your warranty — permanent replacement or alteration without prior approval can.
For the full triage and claims process, read:
Contact your Picasso coordinator by WhatsApp or email. They respond within 24 hours and can review photos or X-rays remotely.