What Does “Per Unit” Mean in a Prosthetic Price List?
- The unit is given in the name of the item: tooth, jaw, restoration.
- A bridge unit and a support are not always the same.
- There is no automatic “turnkey” total: the amount is composed from items.
In the prosthetic price list, different units stand next to the prices: a tooth, a jaw, a restoration. To avoid mistakes in calculations you need to understand what the amount is attached to.
Where in a price list row the unit is defined
The unit is usually clear from the name of the item: “crown”, “denture”, “one tooth”, “jaw”. If it is not stated, clarify before calculating.
A restoration unit and a support are not always the same
One bridge may consist of several units, and one unit does not necessarily equal one implant. So for an estimate it is important to know what exactly is counted.
How to read separate impressions and cementation
Impressions, cementation and a temporary crown are separate rows in the price list. An example of a calculation (without amounts): crown + cementation + temporary crown + impression = a list of items that are added up only after the dentist’s plan.
What to clarify if the unit is not stated
Ask: is this the price per tooth, per restoration or per jaw; are auxiliary stages included; can the volume change after the examination.
Questions about units in the price list
- What is the unit in this item
- Are impressions and cementation included
- Is the temporary crown separate
- Can the number of units change
- Who draws up the final estimate
- Are there discounts for a complex of work
Take it with you to the consultation.
Questions and answers
Does one unit of a bridge equal one implant?
No. A bridge unit and a support may not coincide. This is clarified in the plan.
What should I clarify if a price list row has no unit?
Ask the administrator what the amount is attached to and whether auxiliary stages are included.
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The material is for reference and does not replace a doctor’s consultation. The text was prepared by the site editors; review by a clinic doctor is in progress.