Treatment plan comparison sheet

What this PDF helps you do

This worksheet is for people comparing dental restoration treatment plans (like crowns, bridges, partial or full dentures, implant-supported teeth, or full-mouth restoration).

It helps you organize information in plain language so you can ask better questions, spot missing details, and compare offers fairly. It’s educational only—your licensed dentist must examine you to explain what’s appropriate for your mouth.

• - Helps you compare options and price ranges (not quotes) you’re given
• - Prompts questions to ask about materials, steps, and timelines
• - Encourages a written plan and clear costs before you decide

What’s inside the comparison sheet

The PDF is built around simple sections you can fill in during or after a consultation.

You’ll typically see spaces to:
1. Record the restoration type being discussed (and which teeth/areas, if your dentist mentions them)
2. List the proposed option(s) and the main differences between them
3. Write down the estimated cost range you were told (not a guaranteed quote)
4. Note expected number of visits and the general timeline
5. Track materials used (for example, the restoration material name your dentist explains)
6. Capture the written plan details you receive (so nothing is “verbal only”)
7. List questions you still have for a second opinion, if you want one

• You can bring the sheet to multiple appointments so notes stay in one place.

Who it helps

This tool is especially helpful if you’re:
- New to the United States or using English as a second language
- Comparing more than one restoration option
- Worried about cost, unclear explanations, or feeling rushed
- Trying to understand what you’re being asked to decide (and when)

You don’t need any medical history to use it. The sheet is about comparing what a licensed dentist explains and offers in the office.

• If you’re anxious, you can take your time and write the answers you’re given.

How to use it before a dental visit

You can fill it out even if you haven’t had a full exam yet.

1. Write the restoration type you’re asking about (for example: crown, bridge, denture, implant-supported teeth, or full-mouth restoration).
2. Bring your worksheet and a pen (or a translation app if helpful).
3. Ask the office what documents you’ll receive. A written treatment plan and written price are important for fair comparison.
4. Prepare 3–5 questions you want answered. For example: what’s included, how many visits are expected, and what material is being proposed.

RestoreBite does not diagnose and does not replace an exam. A licensed dentist will need to evaluate your teeth in person to explain options.

How to use it during the visit

During the consultation, you can use the sheet to keep the conversation organized.

1. Write down the option name(s) and what your dentist says each option is meant to do (in general terms).
2. Record the estimated price range and what drives the cost (for example, material choice, number of teeth involved, and the local area). Prices vary by location and case complexity.
3. Note the steps and how many appointments are expected.
4. Ask for the written treatment plan and written cost before making decisions.

If anything feels unclear, ask them to slow down and explain again. Be cautious with pressure tactics like vague pricing, “start today” pressure, cash-only requests, or no written plan—those are reasons to ask for the details in writing and consider a second opinion.

• Cost ranges are not quotes. Your final cost depends on your specific mouth and the exact materials and plan.

RestoreBite privacy: what we collect (and what we don’t)

This downloadable resource is free. Using the worksheet does not require you to share medical history.

RestoreBite collects only contact information plus your restoration-type intent, such as:
1. Name
2. Phone
3. Optional email
4. ZIP code
5. Preferred language
6. The type of restoration you’re asking about

We never ask for, and we do not collect, medical history, dental/medical conditions, medications, insurance numbers, financial account numbers, or Social Security numbers.

• If you want to get matched with licensed restoration dentists near you, start at [Get matched](/get-matched/).