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Shanghai Dental Guide
My Shanghai Dental Execution Pack
A printable planning and communication pack for international patients considering dental treatment in Shanghai.
Not medical advice. This pack helps with logistics, questions, records and cost comparison. Diagnosis, treatment choice, recovery and fitness to fly must be decided by a licensed dentist who has examined you.
My trip snapshot
Before I spend money on flights
I have a recent diagnosis / treatment recommendation from a dentist.
I have my X-ray / CBCT or have asked how to obtain a copy.
I have contacted at least two Shanghai clinics using the template in this pack.
I have a written estimate that states what is included and excluded.
I know how many in-person visits may be needed and whether a second trip is likely.
I have not booked a non-refundable return flight until the treating clinic confirms the timeline.
I checked current China entry rules from an official source, not an old blog post.
I know who will handle follow-up after I return home.
My decision
1
Home-country estimate
2
Shanghai + travel estimate
3
Estimated saving
Worth getting real quotes Not enough saving yet Need clinical assessment first
Entry-policy note. China's current unilateral visa-free policy lists business, tourism, family/friends visits, exchange and transit as covered purposes; medical treatment is not listed. If treatment is the main purpose of your trip, confirm your eligibility with an official Chinese immigration / visa authority before relying on visa-free entry. [S6]
1. Cost & Quote Checker
Bring this when comparing clinics.
Shanghai public-hospital policy benchmark for a regular single implant: the medical-service portion is capped at CNY 5,130 per tooth. The policy says this medical-service total includes consultation, lab and imaging work, implant placement, crown placement, scan/modeling, anesthesia and related medicines. It excludes extraction, periodontal cleaning, root-canal treatment, bone grafting, soft-tissue grafting and separately chargeable consumables. [S1]
Important: CNY 5,130 is a policy ceiling for the medical-service portion, not an all-in clinic quote. Implant-system and crown-material costs are separate. National procurement data published in 2024 reported implant systems at CNY 548-1,855 and crown materials at CNY 100-656; use those only as policy-era reference points and ask the clinic for current, case-specific pricing. [S2]
Clinic quote breakdown
Item
Quoted price
Included?
Notes / brand / material
Consultation / exam
Yes / No
X-ray / CBCT / imaging
Yes / No
Extraction (if needed)
Yes / No
Root canal / periodontal treatment (if needed)
Yes / No
Implant medical-service fee
Yes / No
Implant system / fixture + related consumables
Yes / No
Crown material
Yes / No
Bone-graft service (if needed)
Yes / No
Bone-graft material (if needed)
Yes / No
Temporary tooth / temporary crown
Yes / No
Medication / sedation
Yes / No
Follow-up / stitch removal / adjustments
Yes / No
Other
Yes / No
Quoted total
What is still unclear?
Do not compare only the headline number
The quote identifies the implant system / brand and crown material, not just "implant package".
The quote states whether bone grafting, extraction, temporary teeth and follow-up are extra.
The clinic has explained what happens if the treatment plan changes after examination or CBCT.
I have the cancellation / refund terms in writing before paying a large deposit.
2. Treatment & Travel Planner
Plan around stages, not marketing promises.
Implants commonly require staged care. NHS patient guidance states that implants are often left to integrate with bone for about 2-6 months, and restorative treatment may require several appointments. Some hospital protocols schedule a wound / stitch review about 7-14 days after placement. [S3][S4]
Flying after dental procedures: evidence is limited. A 2023 literature review suggested about one week after most dental interventions as a cautious planning interval and longer after sinus-lift procedures, but it explicitly says the final decision must be individualized by the clinician. Do not treat this as flight clearance. [S5]
Questions that can change the trip
Do I need an extraction first?
Do I need bone grafting or a sinus lift?
Is immediate implant placement possible, or only after healing?
Will I have stitches that need removal?
Can I have a temporary tooth, and under what conditions?
How many restorative visits are expected?
Can follow-up safely be transferred to my home dentist?
What would make the timeline longer?
My travel plan
Stage
Date / window
What must happen
Confirmed by clinic?
Before travel
Remote review / quote / records sent
Yes / No
Trip 1 - consultation
Yes / No
Trip 1 - procedure
Yes / No
Local follow-up
Wound / stitches / adjustment
Yes / No
Earliest return flight discussed
Clinician decision
Yes / No
Healing / integration period
Yes / No
Trip 2 / restorative stage
Yes / No
Home-country follow-up
Yes / No
Clinic-specific instructions
3. Before You Book
Copy, paste, and get written answers.
Pre-booking checklist
Send the clinic your diagnosis and existing X-ray / CBCT if available.
Ask whether a dentist can review your records before you travel.
Ask for the estimated number of visits and minimum spacing.
Ask for an itemized estimate and list of exclusions.
Ask whether English-speaking clinical staff are available or whether an interpreter may attend.
Ask how records, imaging and receipts can be collected before departure.
Ask what follow-up can be done remotely / at home.
Keep screenshots / emails of the quote and promises you relied on.
English message
Hello. I live outside China and am considering travelling to Shanghai for dental treatment.
I have been told I may need: [TREATMENT].
I plan to be in Shanghai from [DATE] to [DATE].
I can send my existing X-ray / CBCT and treatment notes.
Before I book flights, could you please confirm:
1. Can a dentist review my existing records before I travel?
2. For a case like mine, how many in-person visits are usually needed, and what spacing is required?
3. What is the estimated total price, and what is NOT included?
4. If an implant is involved, what implant system / brand and crown material are included?
5. Is a second trip likely? If yes, approximately when?
6. Is English-speaking clinical staff available? May I bring an interpreter?
7. Before I leave China, can I receive a written treatment summary, itemized charges, and copies of my records and imaging?
8. What follow-up / repair / warranty arrangements apply after I return home?
Thank you.
Communication aid only. Tell the clinic about all medical conditions, allergies and medicines, even if they are not listed below. Bring original medication packaging or a medication list when possible.
Why I am here today / 本次就诊原因
Routine check-up / 常规口腔检查
Cleaning / scaling / 洁治（洗牙）
Toothache / 牙痛
Tooth sensitivity / 牙齿敏感
Broken / chipped tooth / 牙体折裂或缺损
Bleeding / swollen gums / 牙龈出血或肿胀
Missing tooth - implant consult / 缺牙，咨询种植
Wisdom tooth problem / 智齿问题
Crown / bridge problem / 牙冠或牙桥问题
Orthodontic consult / 正畸咨询
Second opinion / 希望获得第二诊疗意见
Other / 其他：
What I already have / 我已携带的资料
X-ray / X光片 CBCT Previous treatment plan / 既往方案 Medication list / 用药清单 Lab results / 检验报告
Allergies / 过敏史
No known allergies / 无已知过敏
Penicillin / 青霉素
Latex / 乳胶
Local anaesthetic / 局部麻醉药
Aspirin / NSAIDs / 阿司匹林或非甾体抗炎药
Other / 其他：
5. Medical History & Medicines
Continue the intake form.
Relevant medical history / 相关病史
High blood pressure / 高血压
Heart disease / 心脏病
Heart valve replacement / stent / 心脏瓣膜置换或心脏支架
Diabetes / 糖尿病
Asthma / 哮喘
Hepatitis / 肝炎
Thyroid disease / 甲状腺疾病
Epilepsy / seizures / 癫痫或癫痫发作
Bleeding / clotting disorder / 出血或凝血功能障碍
Osteoporosis / 骨质疏松
Radiotherapy / chemotherapy history / 放疗或化疗史
Immune system condition / 免疫系统疾病
Pregnant / breastfeeding / 妊娠或哺乳期
Other / 其他：
Current medicines / 当前用药
Anticoagulant / antiplatelet medicine / 抗凝或抗血小板药物
Bisphosphonate / 双膦酸盐类药物
Insulin / diabetes medicine / 胰岛素或降糖药
Blood-pressure medicine / 降压药
Steroid medicine / 糖皮质激素类药物
Immunosuppressant / 免疫抑制剂
Medicine name / 药名
Dose / 剂量
Why I take it / 用药原因
Dental history / 牙科治疗史
Before treatment: show this form to the clinical team. Do not stop prescribed medicines on your own because of anything in this pack; medication changes must come from your treating clinicians.
6. 10 Questions for the Dentist
Ask before you agree to treatment.
What is the diagnosis, and what are the reasonable alternatives?
诊断是什么？还有哪些合理的替代治疗方案？
What implant system / brand and crown material will you use, exactly?
如果需要种植，具体使用什么种植体系统 / 品牌和牙冠材料？
Why this option rather than a cheaper or less invasive option?
为什么建议这个方案，而不是更便宜或创伤更小的方案？
What is the total price, and what is NOT included?
预计总费用是多少？哪些项目不包含在内？
How many in-person visits are expected, and how long between them?
预计一共需要到院几次？每次之间需要间隔多久？
Will I need a second trip to Shanghai? When can I safely plan my return flight?
我是否需要第二次来上海？返程航班应如何安排？最终由谁确认我适合乘机？
I live abroad. What follow-up is needed, and what can my dentist at home handle?
我住在国外。回国后需要哪些复诊？哪些可以由我本国的牙医完成？
What repair / warranty policy applies, and what could void it?
保修 / 维修政策是什么？哪些情况会导致保修失效？
Before I leave China, can I receive copies of my treatment records, itemized charges and imaging?
离开中国前，我能否取得治疗记录、费用明细和影像资料的复制件？
If an implant is placed, can I get the product details recorded in my chart (brand, model / specification and traceability information)?
如果植入种植体，能否把产品品牌、型号 / 规格及可追溯信息记录在病历中，并给我留存？
Why #8-10 matter: Shanghai's implant-pricing policy says institutions should provide warranty / repair for implant-related components within the warranty scope [S1]. Chinese rules also require relevant information for implantable devices to be recorded for traceability, and patients have rights to inspect / copy medical records, imaging materials and medical-charge information. [S7][S8]
7. Before You Fly Home
Do not discover missing records after you leave.
Collect before departure
Written treatment summary / 治疗记录或治疗总结
Itemized charges / detailed receipt / 费用明细
X-ray / CBCT copies / X光片或CBCT资料复制件
Lab / pathology reports if relevant / 相关检验或病理报告
Prescription and medication instructions / 处方及用药说明
Implant brand / model / traceability details if applicable / 种植体品牌型号及追溯信息
Crown / prosthesis material details / 牙冠或修复体材料信息
Written warranty / repair terms / 保修或维修条款
Next follow-up date / 下次复诊时间
Clinic contact for problems after I return home / 回国后的联系渠道
Your records: Chinese regulations give patients the right to inspect / copy a broad range of medical-record materials, including outpatient / inpatient records, test reports, medical imaging materials and medical-charge information. The institution should provide copying service when requested. The exact format (paper, disc, digital file, language) can vary, so ask early - especially if you need original digital imaging files. [S7][S8]
My handoff to my dentist at home
Procedure completed in Shanghai
Tooth number(s)
Implant / material details
Date(s) of treatment
Complications / special notes
Next step / due date
Clinic's own warning signs and what to do
Ask the treating clinic to write the symptoms that should trigger urgent review and exactly whom to contact. Do not rely on a generic internet list for your specific case.
Evidence & source notes
[S1] Shanghai Municipal Healthcare Security Administration + Shanghai Municipal Health Commission.Notice on regulating and adjusting prices for oral implant medical services (沪医保价采发〔2023〕10号), effective 2023-04-20. Medical-service cap, included / excluded items, implant warranty language. shanghai.gov.cn
[S2] National Healthcare Security Administration. 2024 overview of participating implant-price-governance institutions; describes the three major cost components and procurement price ranges. nhsa.gov.cn
[S4] Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. Implant pathway; at least 3 months before support of replacement teeth, several restorative appointments; 7-14 day follow-up after placement in its pathway. guysandstthomas.nhs.uk
[S5] Felkai PP et al., British Dental Journal (2023). Review of dental treatment and air travel; emphasizes individualized clinician decision-making and limited evidence. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
[S6] National Immigration Administration of China. Current unilateral visa-exemption list / purposes (checked 2026-08-19). en.nia.gov.cn
[S7] Medical Dispute Prevention and Handling Regulation, Article 16. Patient right to inspect / copy records, imaging materials and medical-charge information. gov.cn regulation mirror
[S8] National Health Commission. Medical Institution Medical Record Management Regulations (2013 edition), plus rules on implantable-device traceability in clinical use. nhc.gov.cn / nhc.gov.cn
Verification note: Policy and guidance checked 2026-08-19. This pack intentionally distinguishes official price ceilings / procurement references from actual clinic quotes. Clinical guidance can change and individual treatment varies. For commercial publication, have the bilingual clinical terminology reviewed by a licensed dentist in China.