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Dental Implant TC Script: The Financing-First Frame That Locks $40K Cases Same-Day

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Why "thinking about it" kills implant cases

When a TC presents a $42,000 All-on-4 case, the patient hears one number: $42,000. Their brain goes into shutdown. They say "let me think" because no one taught them the question they actually need answered: what does this cost per month?

The financing-first frame answers that question before they ask. Most TCs do it backwards.

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The financing-first script (lead with monthly)

"Dr. \_\_\_ recommended All-on-4 for the upper. Before I show you the case fee, let me show you what most patients actually do. Through CareCredit and Lending Club, this typically runs about $487 a month over 84 months — that's roughly the cost of a car payment, except it's a permanent fix instead of a depreciating asset. The full case fee, for comparison, is $42,000. Most patients don't pay that — they finance. Want me to run your soft-pull pre-approval right now? Takes 90 seconds, doesn't touch your credit."

You led with $487. Their brain anchored to a manageable number. The $42K became a comparison, not a wall.

The second-opinion defense

"Totally fair. One thing to know — the corporate chains will quote you $24K for All-on-4, but they're using a 4-implant + acrylic prosthetic model that fails at year 6. Dr. \_\_\_ does 6 implants and zirconia, which is the 25-year solution. If you want, I'll print the case plan and you can compare apples-to-apples. But the second opinions almost always come back saying 'finish where you started.' Want me to lock today's pricing for 14 days while you check?"

You named the trap. You armed them. You held the price. They come back.

The single-tooth-to-arch pivot

"Today's appointment is for the #14 implant. While we're here — Dr. \_\_\_ noticed #13 and #15 are also borderline. We can place all three for $9,800 instead of doing them one at a time at $4,500 each. Saves you about $3,700 and one IV sedation. Want me to add them to the plan?"

That's a $14K to $9.8K conversation that makes the patient feel they saved $3.7K. Brilliant economics, brilliant ethics.

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FAQ

Why lead with monthly instead of total?

Because the patient's decision happens in monthly-payment math. Drill the framing in free dental sparring.

What's the typical lift on financing-first?

Same-day case acceptance jumps from ~28% to ~62% on All-on-4 within 21 days of reps. Drill it in free roleplay.

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🧠Need to think

"I need to think about it."

There's an unspoken objection. They're being polite instead of honest.

🚪Not interested

"I'm not interested."

Usually said before they understand what you actually do. It's a reflex, not a decision.

💰Too expensive

"Your competitor is way cheaper."

They're shopping price because no one has shown them what they're actually buying.

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