What should we say when implant leads ask for cost before records or a consult?
Short answer
Do not dodge the question, but do not turn the first conversation into a blind quote. Explain that implant cost depends on diagnosis, bone, number of teeth, sedation, and whether the patient needs single-tooth, multi-tooth, or full-arch treatment.
Why it happens
Patients ask about cost early because they are trying to understand risk. If the team gives a number too quickly, the patient compares it against incomplete offers from other clinics and the consult loses its value.
What to do next
Avoid this
Avoid quoting a generic implant price before the patient understands what treatment category they are actually in.

