Nz guide
GP medical fitness letter for dental surgery abroad
When New Zealand patients need a GP clearance letter before implant surgery or full mouth reconstruction in Vietnam.
New Zealand patients undergoing extensive dental surgery in Vietnam should ask their GP for a medical fitness letter if they have heart disease, diabetes, blood thinners, or complex medical history - Picasso may require it before implant or All-on-4 booking.
Who needs clearance
| Patient | Likely need |
|---|---|
| All-on-4 / major extractions | Often |
| Multiple implants + sedation | Often |
| Veneers only | Rare |
| Age > 70 with comorbidities | Case by case |
Medications to disclose
- Blood thinners
- Bisphosphonates (osteonecrosis risk)
- Insulin / metformin
- Recent cardiac events
Sample GP questions
- Fit for elective dental surgery abroad?
- Antibiotic prophylaxis needed?
- Safe to stop blood thinner temporarily?
Send to Picasso
Upload with free quote - coordinator flags surgical booking.