Results
Picasso dental treatment results — before and after, by procedure
Real Picasso Dental Clinic before-and-after results for veneers, dental implants, All-on-4, crowns, bridges, and full-mouth reconstruction. Material, protocol, and NZD price band documented on every case (May 2026 at 1 NZD = 15,000 VND).
This gallery indexes real Picasso Dental Clinic treatment results across our six core procedure areas — veneers (Emax Press, Non-prep Emax, Lisi), single dental implants (Osstem, ETK, Neodent, Nobel Biocare, Straumann, Straumann BLX), All-on-4 and All-on-6 full-arch, crowns (Zirconia, Lava, Emax, ORODENT) and bridges, and full-mouth reconstruction — with the clinical protocol used, the material brand, the warranty term, and the NZD price band labelled on every case. As of May 2026 at 1 NZD = 15,000 VND: Emax Press veneers from NZD 600 per tooth, single implants from NZD 1,667 (Osstem) to NZD 3,000 (Straumann BLX), All-on-4 from NZD 8,333 per arch. Patient consent is on file for every photograph; we do not retouch clinical images and we do not publish stock photos of unrelated patients.
This gallery shows what we actually produce at Picasso Dental Clinic. Each section links to the treatment pillar so you can read the protocol, materials, warranty, and NZD pricing for the procedure you are looking at. Patient consent is on file for every photograph.
We do not publish stock images of unrelated patients. We do not retouch clinical photographs. We do not buy stock photography of “Vietnamese clinics” or AI-generated “before-and-after” composites. Where a case has been arranged into a marketing card with Picasso branding and a date stamp, that compositing is labelled on the page and the underlying clinical photograph remains unedited.
Veneers — before and after
Picasso veneer cases use Emax Press, Emax Press Plus, Non-prep Emax, or Lisi material. Most New Zealand cases involve 8 to 10 units across the smile zone (upper teeth from second premolar to second premolar). The protocol — the Portrait Sitting cosmetic design step developed by Dr. Emily Nguyen (Founding Clinical Director), the digital smile preview, the wax mock-up the patient approves in the mirror, and the temporaries phase — is documented on the veneers pillar.
Material reference at the May 2026 rate of 1 NZD = 15,000 VND:
| Veneer material | Picasso NZD (per tooth) | Warranty | Typical case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite veneer | NZD 200 | 6 months | Trial of shape or shade |
| Emax Press | from NZD 600 | 7 years | Default for most NZ patient cases |
| Emax Press Plus | from NZD 667 | 7 years | Enhanced strength for high-load cases |
| Non-prep Emax | from NZD 733 | 7 years | Minimally invasive, sufficient space cases |
| Lisi | from NZD 800 | 7 years | Premium translucency for the cosmetic zone |
See full veneer before-and-after cases on the veneers pillar gallery section and unit-by-unit pricing on the pricing page.
Single dental implants and implant bridges
Picasso single-implant cases cover Osstem, ETK, Neodent, SIC, Nobel Biocare, Straumann, and Straumann BLX fixtures. The full implant protocol — CBCT planning, the surgical guide design, the placement procedure, the osseointegration window, and the final restoration — is documented on the dental implants pillar. Single-tooth and multi-tooth examples sit on /dental-implants/single-tooth/.
Our Head of Implantology, Dr. Tran Thanh Phong, has placed 15,000+ implants since 2001 and serves as Nobel Biocare’s clinical representative in Vietnam since 2007. Dr. Hung Le Ba Gia (Lead Implant Specialist) has placed 1,000+ implants and 200+ All-on-4 cases. Case selection, material, bone profile, and prosthetic design decide the result more than any single technique. Implant package reference (fixture + abutment + crown at the May 2026 rate):
| Implant brand | Picasso NZD | Crown warranty | NZ private benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osstem | from NZD 1,667 | 5 years | NZD 6,000 to NZD 9,000 |
| ETK / Neodent / SIC | from NZD 2,000 | 5 years | NZD 6,000 to NZD 9,000 |
| Nobel Biocare | from NZD 2,667 | 10 years | NZD 7,000 to NZD 9,500 |
| Straumann | from NZD 2,667 | 10 years | NZD 7,000 to NZD 9,500 |
| Straumann BLX | from NZD 3,000 | 10 years | NZD 7,500 to NZD 10,000 |
All-on-4 and All-on-6 full-arch
Picasso All-on-X cases use Osstem, ETK, Neodent, Nobel Biocare, or Straumann implants depending on bone profile and budget. The full-arch protocol — including immediate loading (the patient leaves the clinic with a fixed provisional arch the day of surgery, rather than waiting through osseointegration with a removable temporary) — is documented on /all-on-4/ and /all-on-6/.
Dr. Tran Thanh Phong was the first Vietnamese dentist to perform All-on-4 immediate loading in 2010 and has treated 1,000+ All-on-4 patients since. He trained at Loma Linda University in California in 2010 and has performed 400+ zygomatic implant cases since 2017 for severe upper-jaw bone-loss cases where conventional implant placement is not possible.
Full-arch case pricing reference per arch at the May 2026 rate:
| Treatment | Osstem | ETK / Neodent | Nobel / Straumann |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-on-4 | from NZD 8,333 | from NZD 10,000 | from NZD 14,667 |
| All-on-5 | from NZD 10,000 | from NZD 12,000 | from NZD 17,333 |
| All-on-6 | from NZD 12,000 | from NZD 14,000 | from NZD 20,000 |
NZ private benchmarks for the same brands typically sit at NZD 28,000 to NZD 50,000 per arch.
Crowns and bridges
Picasso crown work uses Zirconia, CERCON HT, Emax, Lava, Lava Plus, and ORODENT. The warranty period depends on material:
| Crown material | Picasso NZD (per tooth) | Warranty |
|---|---|---|
| Porcelain-fused-to-titanium | from NZD 333 | 5 years |
| Zirconia | from NZD 467 | 5 years |
| CERCON HT | from NZD 533 | 5 to 7 years |
| Emax | from NZD 600 | 7 years |
| Lava | from NZD 733 | 10 years |
| Lava Plus | from NZD 800 | 10 years |
| ORODENT | from NZD 1,133 | 10 years |
See the crowns pillar and bridges pillar for protocol detail.
Full-mouth reconstruction
Full-mouth reconstruction cases mix implants, crowns, and bridges into one staged plan — typically across two trips four to six months apart to allow osseointegration of any implants placed in the first trip before final prosthetics are fitted in the second. These are the most clinically complex cases Picasso treats and they are routed to Dr. Tran Thanh Phong for clinical-director sign-off. See /full-mouth-reconstruction/ for the staged workflow, what a written quote should contain, and what trip-length and sequencing decisions need to be made before flights are booked.
How to read a before-and-after responsibly
Every case in this gallery is a real outcome from a real Picasso patient with documented consent. None of them is a guarantee of your outcome. The same protocol applied to a different patient with different starting bone, different soft tissue, different bite, and different oral hygiene compliance will produce a different result.
Five things to look for when evaluating any dental before-and-after image — ours or anyone else’s:
- Named material and brand. A case described as “porcelain veneer, 10 teeth” without a brand is a marketing image. A case described as “Emax Press, 10 upper veneers, Portrait Sitting workflow, shade BL3, May 2024” is a clinical record.
- Same retractor and lighting before and after. If the before image is dim and angled and the after image is studio-lit and straight on, the comparison is unfair. Standardised photography matters.
- Time stamp. Cosmetic restorations look their best for the first six months. A real before-and-after gallery includes cases from a range of dates, including older cases that show how the work ages.
- Documented protocol. If you cannot find the protocol described elsewhere on the clinic’s site, the protocol does not exist in writing. Verify the linked treatment-pillar page.
- Honest acknowledgement of variation. A clinic that publishes only its best cases and never shows a case with mixed outcomes is curating, not informing.
Before booking flights, read Turkey teeth explained, honest risks, and what happens if something goes wrong. Then ask for a written quote: request a free NZD quote or email [email protected].
See also
- Patient stories — first-person accounts from New Zealand patients (composite personas, clearly labelled, NZ city + age range + occupation only).
- Reviews — third-party feedback channels and how we handle the negative ones.
- Picasso pricing — full price list in NZD at the May 2026 rate.
- Warranty — written terms by tier and the SmileCare Global Warranty process.
- Meet the team — Dr. Emily Nguyen, Dr. Tran Thanh Phong, Dr. Hung Le Ba Gia, Dr. Thuan Phung, and the wider clinical team.
- Free NZD quote · Book a video consultation
About this page
Medically reviewed by
Dr. Emily Nguyen
Founding Clinical Director, Picasso Dental Clinic
DDS · Founder and Clinical Director, Picasso Dental Clinic group
Clinical focus: Cosmetic dentistry · Veneers · Smile design
Dr. Emily Nguyen founded Picasso Dental Clinic in 2013 (originally Serenity International Dental Clinic) and led its 2023 rebrand. She sets clinical standards across the group's six branches in Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Lat, and personally reviews cosmetic protocols including the Portrait Sitting workflow for veneers and smile makeovers.
Frequently asked questions
Are these real Picasso patients?
Yes. Every photograph published in the Picasso treatment results gallery is a real Picasso patient who has signed a media-release form. Identifying details (full face, distinctive features) are removed when the patient has requested partial-consent publication. Patient stories use composite New Zealand personas with first-name-plus-initial only — those are clearly labelled separately under /patient-stories/. We do not publish stock images of unrelated patients.
Why do some cases not show the patient's face?
Patient consent at Picasso is granular. Some patients agree to publish smile or intra-oral photographs but not full-face shots. Some agree to in-clinic display only and not web publication. We default to the most conservative option each patient has agreed to, which is why some cases show teeth only while others show full smiles. Every case shown here has documented consent for the format displayed.
Can I see results for my specific case?
Yes. Send your photographs to [email protected] and the coordinator team can share similar cases from the clinical archive by treatment type (veneers, implants, All-on-4), case scale (number of teeth or arches), starting condition (existing crowns, worn enamel, missing teeth), and age range. The shared cases are anonymised and shown with the same consent levels you see publicly.
How are results photographed and standardised?
Pre-treatment photographs are taken at the first consultation with a Canon EOS DSLR, a Picasso-standard intra-oral retractor, a calibrated dental shade tab in frame, and a fixed lighting setup. Post-treatment photographs use the same retractor, the same lighting setup, the same camera distance, and the same camera angle so the comparison is fair. We do not retouch clinical photographs. Where a case is composed for marketing (a side-by-side card with the Picasso logo and date stamp), that compositing is labelled on the page.
Do results vary by patient?
Yes, always. Treatment outcome at Picasso (as at any dental clinic) depends on starting bone volume on CBCT, bite, soft-tissue health, oral hygiene compliance, material choice, and the specific protocol selected for the case. The cases shown in this gallery represent typical Picasso outcomes for the protocol named — they are not guarantees of your outcome. Your written NZD quote includes a treatment plan specific to your case, not a generic result image.
What materials are documented on each result?
Every result in the gallery is labelled with the material brand used. For veneers: Emax Press (default for most NZ patient cases, 7-year warranty), Emax Press Plus, Non-prep Emax, Lisi, or composite (6-month warranty). For implants: Osstem (5-year crown warranty), ETK, Neodent, SIC, Nobel Biocare or Straumann (10-year crown warranty), Straumann BLX. For crowns: Zirconia (5 years), CERCON HT (5 to 7 years), Emax (7 years), Lava and Lava Plus (10 years), ORODENT (10 years). No material in the Picasso approved list carries a lifetime warranty.
How recent are the published cases?
Cases shown in the gallery come from the Picasso clinical archive 2023 to 2026. Older cases are retained because protocols and materials have remained consistent over the period — the Emax Press protocol used in 2024 is the same as the 2026 protocol, the Straumann implant systems used are unchanged in clinical specification, and the Portrait Sitting cosmetic workflow has been the Picasso standard since 2019. Where a protocol or material has been superseded, the case is removed from the active gallery.
Why do you not publish a star rating or aggregate review score on this page?
Aggregate ratings get gamed. Picasso publishes the named clinicians who treated each result (Dr. Emily Nguyen for cosmetic, Dr. Tran Thanh Phong and Dr. Hung Le Ba Gia for implant work, Dr. Thuan Phung for orthodontics), the material brand used, the warranty term, the NZD price band at the May 2026 rate, and links to the relevant treatment-protocol pages. That is more useful to a New Zealand patient deciding whether the trip makes sense for their case than a single number.
Can I share these results with my New Zealand dentist for a second opinion?
Yes. The gallery is publicly accessible, and individual case images can be shared by URL. For more detailed clinical records on a specific case — photographs at higher resolution, intra-oral views, CBCT cross-sections — email [email protected] with your enquiry and Picasso can release the records that the case patient has consented to be shared. New Zealand dentists assessing case suitability for follow-up care are common recipients.