What the Nuvia Consultation Actually Is
Some of the reviews that describe the Nuvia consultation as “unexpected” come from patients who arrived with a reasonable assumption: that a consultation at a dental implant center would feel like a dental appointment.
It doesn't — at least not the way most people picture one. And that's not a flaw in the process. It's just a different kind of visit, designed to accomplish something a traditional dental appointment doesn't try to do.
Here's what it actually is.
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Two Things Have to Happen in One Visit
The Nuvia consultation is built around two goals.
First, the clinical question: are you a candidate for full-arch dental implants? Answering that requires a CT scan and a doctor's review of your imaging and health history. That happens at every consultation.
Second, the practical question: if you are a candidate, what does moving forward actually look like? That means understanding the cost, the process, and what your financing options are. You can't make a real decision without that information — so Nuvia builds it into the same visit rather than sending you home to wonder.
Both halves of the visit matter. The clinical piece confirms whether this is possible for you. The financial piece tells you whether it's realistic. Patients who come in knowing both will happen tend to get a lot more out of the visit.
What Actually Happens When You're There
The visit starts with a CT scan. Imaging is taken early. This gives the clinical team a real, detailed picture of your jaw structure and bone density. This is a big piece of information we can’t get through an online quiz.
A doctor reviews your imaging and health history. The clinical determination is made by a doctor, based on what the imaging shows. This is a real clinical evaluation — not a phone screening or a coordinator's opinion.
A patient coordinator guides most of the visit. Logistics, process overview, and timeline are managed by a coordinator. This is how the visit stays organized. The doctor is involved in the clinical review; the coordinator handles everything around it. This is another reason the appointment doesn't totally feel like a dentist visit.
If you're a candidate, cost and financing get covered. A meaningful portion of the visit walks through the full investment, what financing you qualify for, and what a monthly payment would look like. For a lot of patients, this is where the visit starts to feel different from what they expected. It's there so you leave with a real, complete answer — not just "you're a candidate, call us when you're ready."
Why Some Patients Are Surprised — and Why That's Understandable
Most people's reference point for a dental consultation is a general dentist visit: you sit in the chair, someone looks at your teeth, you get a treatment plan, and cost comes up briefly at the end if at all.
The Nuvia consultation is a little longer, covers more ground, and spends real time on financing. For patients who weren't expecting that, it can feel sales-heavy even when it isn't. The intent isn't to sell — it's to make sure you have everything you need to make a real decision.
Knowing that going in changes how the visit feels. The financial conversation stops feeling like a pivot away from what you came for, and instead can feel like the second half of a complete answer.
A Few Things Worth Knowing Before You Go
The quoted price covers everything — CT scan, surgery, anesthesia, smile design, and permanent zirconia teeth placed within 24 hours. There are no fees added later, it’s all inclusive.
92% of Nuvia patients use financing. The monthly payment is the number most people are actually evaluating, not the total cost upfront.
You don't have to decide the same day. Take the time you need. This is a significant decision and no one should feel rushed into it.
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Nuvia Named 2024, 2025, & 2026 Top Dental Implant Company of the Year
After reviewing top dental implant companies in the country, the Healthcare Business Review names Nuvia 2024, 2025 & 2026 Dental Implant Restoration Company for three consecutive years for its innovative permanent teeth in 24 hour process. Find out what is shared by the best dental implant companies here.
Nuvia Dental Implant Centers are locally owned and operated by licensed dental practitioners. These locally owned and operated practices are part of a professional network of dental implant centers operated by prosthodontists, oral surgeons, and restorative dentists. Each Nuvia Dental Implant Center has a business affiliation with Nuvia MSO, LLC, a Dental Support Organization that provides non-clinical support to each center. *Nuvia Dental Implant Centers are able to provide patients with a bridge made with an FDA approved permanent material, zirconia, in 24-hours. No temporary denture. Not all those who come in for a consultation are medically cleared to receive permanent zirconia teeth in 24-hours. Follow up appointments are required to confirm implant integration and make adjustments if necessary. Results may vary in individual cases. Patients represented in videos are actual NUVIA patient(s) and may have been compensated for their time in telling their story.
Licensed in "Management Services For Dental Company" license number: 5509C. Dr. Preston Hansen | license number: 9924
*While soft foods immediately after surgery are generally approved by our clinical team, the local surgeon reserves the right to give individual instruction on dental implant aftercare according to the specific circumstances applicable to each case.
*To hear patient's speech after prosthetic placement please search Nuvia dental implant center on YouTube and watch patient stories. Individual results may vary