5D Smiles Dental Implant Center
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How to choose

Choosing your implant practice.
Twelve things to compare.

If you're weighing 5D Smiles against a national chain, here's what to actually compare. Twelve line items, focused on what we do differently. Complimentary second opinion if you already have a quote in hand.

  • 4.9 Google Rating
  • UCLA-Trained
  • Lifetime Zirconia Warranty

Twelve things that matter

What's actually different.

Patient-facing differences you'll feel from your first call to your final crown.

Who does your surgery

5D Smiles

Dr. Henry Qiu personally — every consult, every case.

National implant chains

Surgeon rosters typically vary across visits at multi-location practices.

Who does your consult

5D Smiles

Dr. Qiu himself — 45 minutes with the doctor.

National implant chains

Workflow may begin with a coordinator before the doctor visit. Varies by office.

Pricing transparency

5D Smiles

Itemized price in writing on day one — $245 deposit applied to your treatment when you book.

National implant chains

Quote and add-on policy varies by office. Always ask for an itemized written quote.

Time to decide

5D Smiles

Take the plan home. Decide on your own timeline. No follow-up calls unless you ask.

National implant chains

Same-day decision pacing is common at large practices. Ask what your options are.

3D CBCT imaging

5D Smiles

Included in every $245 consult ($350 value). Reviewed with you on screen.

National implant chains

Most modern implant practices include CBCT in the consult. Confirm before booking.

Vampire Implants™ Protocol (PRP)

5D Smiles

Used on every implant. UCLA-trained technique.

National implant chains

Platelet-rich plasma protocols are not yet standard at most practices.

Bone grafting

5D Smiles

In-house — included when needed at no extra cost on All-on-6 full-arch cases.

National implant chains

Bone graft billing practices vary. Ask whether it's in the quoted price or separate.

Final crown material

5D Smiles

Monolithic zirconia — lifetime warranty against fracture.

National implant chains

Final restoration material varies (acrylic, hybrid, zirconia). Ask which is included.

Office locations

5D Smiles

One office. One team. Same chart every visit.

National implant chains

Multi-location practice model.

Post-op access

5D Smiles

Dr. Qiu personally checks at 2, 6, and 12 weeks. Direct phone access for issues.

National implant chains

Post-op follow-up continuity depends on doctor scheduling at the office that day.

Second opinion

5D Smiles

Complimentary. Bring your CBCT and quote — we'll review it candidly.

National implant chains

Standard consultation policies apply at most practices.

Starting price (All-on-6 per arch)

5D Smiles

$24,000 — fully inclusive, in writing, no upsells.

National implant chains

Pricing varies and is not always published publicly; ask for an itemized written quote before deposit.

Comparison based on publicly available information about national implant chains as of May 2026. Practices vary; always confirm details with the specific practice you are considering.

Dr. Henry Qiu, DDS, offering a complimentary second opinion on implant quotes in Downey, CA

A personal offer

“Bring me your CBCT and your existing quote. I'll give you an honest second opinion — what's actually needed, what's upsold, and what I'd do differently. No charge. No follow-up calls.”

Dr. Henry Qiu

DDS · Founder, 5D Smiles

Already got a quote elsewhere?

Get a second opinion from Dr. Qiu.

Bring your CBCT and treatment plan. We'll review it candidly, tell you what we'd do differently, and quote you in writing. Complimentary, no follow-up calls, no pressure to switch.

What you'll get

  • Dr. Qiu reviews your existing CBCT and treatment plan.
  • Honest assessment of what's necessary vs. upsold.
  • Written quote from 5D Smiles for the same procedure.
  • Zero pressure to switch. Take it home, think it over.

Frequently asked

About comparing 5D Smiles and national implant chains

  • We're pro-patient. National chains have helped many people get implants — they're a real option, and we respect them. We just believe a single-doctor, in-house model produces a more consistent result for the patient, with lower lifetime cost on most cases. We invite patients to compare both honestly. If a national chain is right for you, go to a national chain.

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8500 Florence Ave., Ste 100 — Downey, CA · Same-week consultations

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