Patient guide
After treatment abroad: the records to take home to your dentist
Which documents, images and material details to ask for after dental treatment in Seoul, so your home dentist can continue care smoothly.
By Dr. Kang Jun-guMedically reviewed by Dr. Kang Jun-guPublished Updated 3 min read
Quick answer
Before you leave, ask for a written treatment summary in English with tooth numbers and procedures, digital copies of any X-rays or scans, the materials and brands used for crowns or fillings, and the clinic's contact details. These let your home dentist check, maintain and, if needed, repair the work.
Ask for these
- Treatment summary in English with tooth numbers
- Digital X-rays and 3D scans
- Materials and brands for crowns, inlays and fillings
- Any medicines prescribed
- Clinic name, address and contact
Why it matters
Your home dentist can only maintain work they understand. Knowing the material and seeing the before images helps them adjust a bite, repair a chip or plan future care.
Staying in touch
Save the clinic's chat. If something feels wrong after you get home, send a photo; many issues can be assessed remotely first.
Questions people also ask
Is there a fee for copies of records?
Clinics may charge a small administrative fee for certified copies. Digital X-ray files are often provided on request.
Can my home dentist adjust a crown made in Korea?
Yes. Crowns from Korean clinics use internationally standard materials and can be adjusted or repaired by any dentist.
Need this looked at in Seoul?
Check-ups, scaling and whitening, with fees shown before we start.
Dr. Kang is a board-certified Integrated Dentistry specialist trained at Yonsei, Harvard and Columbia. He treats every patient at the Gongdeok clinic himself.
About Dr. KangHow we write these guides: each guide is written from questions our patients ask, reviewed by Dr. Kang, and updated when guidance changes. It is general information, not a diagnosis. For advice about your own teeth, please book a check-up.
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