How important are before and after photos in an implant case presentation?
They are not a nice extra, they are the moment the patient actually gets it. Words about full mouth reconstruction mean almost nothing to someone who cannot picture the result. A before and after composite, whether full facial, quadrants, or a digital smile preview, does the explaining for you. The patient sees their own situation and sees where you are taking them, and that has a real impact on the decision. So pull the photos that match each option the doctor presented and drop them straight into the case report and the presentation. Match the imagery to that specific patient’s case, not generic stock smiles. Think of it like a contractor showing a homeowner a rendering instead of a blueprint. One is abstract, one makes them want to sign. Show the future, do not just describe it.
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