Patient information

Practical guidance for your first visit to Dr Elchin Abbasov, from what to bring to what happens during a consultation. There is also a short guide to help you put your goals into words before you come.

Request a consultation

Bright treatment room close-up: white dental chair and unit, wooden panel with grey cushions, soft daylight.

Putting your goals into words

Many people know something about their teeth bothers them but find it hard to describe. The guide on this page lets you choose statements that sound like you, under four headings: appearance, comfort, function and planning. It then produces a short list you can bring to your consultation or paste into an enquiry.

The guide does not score your smile, make a diagnosis or suggest a treatment. Teeth naturally vary in shape, shade and position, and many of those differences need no treatment at all. Its only purpose is to help the conversation start where your priorities are.

If you choose a planning statement about same-day care, bear in mind that it applies to selected veneers, crowns and restorative cases where clinically appropriate. Suitability is decided after a clinical assessment, and more complex cases may need more than one appointment.

Smile goals worksheet

Choose the statements that sound like you. The worksheet turns them into a short conversation guide to bring to your consultation. It does not assess your smile or suggest a treatment.

AppearanceI would like my front teeth to look more evenI would like to talk about the colour of my teethI have an old crown or filling that no longer matchesSome of my teeth have chipped or worn edgesI notice small gaps between some teethI want any change to look natural for my faceI am unsure whether veneers or crowns would suit me

ComfortSome teeth feel sensitive to hot or coldA filling or crown feels rough or catches my tongueFood tends to catch between certain teethMy jaw sometimes feels tired or tightI feel anxious about dental treatment and would like to talk about it firstI would like to know what to expect at each appointment

FunctionI have a missing tooth and would like to understand the optionsI find it difficult to chew on one sideI have a broken or heavily filled toothI have an implant that may need a new crownMy teeth seem to be wearing downI have a bridge or denture I would like reviewed

PlanningI would like to ask whether a same-day restoration might be possible in my caseI would like to know how many appointments might be involvedI would like to see how a planned design could look before decidingI am visiting Dubai and would like to understand how planning worksI would like to bring previous dental records or X-raysI would like time to think about the options before deciding

Your conversation guide

These are your own words to start a discussion. Your dentist will explain what an assessment shows and whether any treatment is relevant.

Before your visit

A little preparation helps you get the most from your first appointment. Preparing for your consultation goes into more detail.

Note what you would like to change, and what you would prefer to keep
List any medicines you take and any relevant medical conditions, to discuss in person
Bring recent dental X-rays or treatment records if you have them
Think about any previous dental experiences, good or difficult, that you would like to mention
Write down your questions so you do not forget them on the day

What happens at a consultation

Every consultation is shaped around the person attending, but most follow a similar pattern.

Listening first
You explain what has brought you in, what you would like to achieve and any concerns. This sets the direction for everything that follows.
Clinical assessment
Dr Abbasov examines your teeth, gums and bite. Where they help, records such as photographs, an intraoral scan or X-rays may be taken.
Discussing options
If treatment may be appropriate, the options are explained in plain terms, including what each involves, its limitations and the alternatives. Sometimes the right advice is that no treatment is needed.
Time to decide
You are welcome to ask questions, take information home and think it over. Nothing is decided without your informed consent, and you are under no obligation to proceed.

Communication

Clear communication matters as much as the treatment itself. You should leave a consultation understanding what was found, what your options are and what would happen next if you chose to go ahead.

If something is unclear, please ask for it to be explained again or in a different way. If a plan involves more than one stage, you can ask for a written summary of the stages and what each one involves.

If you live outside the UAE

If you are thinking of visiting Dubai for treatment, please send an enquiry before making travel plans. Describe what you are hoping to discuss and mention any existing dental records you could share. The team can then explain how a first assessment would work.

Treatment can only be planned properly once your teeth have been examined in person. What is needed, how many appointments it involves and whether any healing time is required all depend on that assessment, so treatment cannot be promised within particular travel dates. Travel arrangements remain your own responsibility.

Helpful resources

Preparing for your consultation

What to bring, what to think about and useful questions to ask. Read the guide.

Caring for restorations

Everyday care for veneers, crowns and implant-supported restorations. Read the guide.

Understanding same-day care

What makes a case suitable or unsuitable for one-visit treatment. Read the guide.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers on consultations, treatments, digital workflow and enquiries. See the FAQs.

Questions

Frequently asked

General answers only. Your dentist will explain what applies to you.

How long does a consultation take?

It depends on what you would like to discuss and which records are needed. The team will give you an idea of what to expect when they arrange your appointment, and you can read more in preparing for your consultation.

Will I have treatment at my first appointment?

The first appointment is usually about assessment and discussion. In selected cases, following a clinical assessment and where it is clinically appropriate and agreed with you, treatment may begin at the same visit; more complex cases may need more than one appointment. Nothing is done without your informed consent.

Should I send my medical history before the visit?

Please do not include detailed medical history in the enquiry form. Relevant medical information is discussed and recorded properly at your appointment. See the privacy notice for how enquiry information is handled.

Can I bring someone with me?

Many people find it helpful to bring a family member or friend, particularly when discussing a larger treatment plan. Let the team know when you arrange your appointment.

Keep reading