A warranty is only as good as the process behind it. For Kiwis, that means: written terms, a human coordinator, and realistic travel support — not a PDF no one honours.

Why warranty matters for NZ patients

You will fly home. Your dentist is not next door. SmileCare exists so:

  • Defects have a defined remedy
  • You are not negotiating from scratch in a crisis
  • Return travel can be partially subsidised within caps

Covered treatments (typical)

CategoryWarranty notes
VeneersChipping / debond per terms
CrownsCement / ceramic issues
ImplantsComponent warranty + workmanship
All-on-4Prosthetic and implant lines

Exact schedule in your handover pack — register on completion.

What is usually excluded

  • Damage from trauma, grinding without guard, or poor hygiene
  • Elective shade changes
  • Work performed by another dentist without approval
  • Normal wear after term expiry

Claim steps

  1. Photo / video within 48 hours of noticing issue
  2. Message coordinator (WhatsApp/email on /contact/)
  3. Remote clinical review
  4. Approved plan: local NZ care paid per terms or return to Picasso
  5. Travel reimbursement if applicable — /warranty/travel-reimbursement/

Financial sustainability

Warranty travel reimbursement is modelled within a ~5% revenue budget cap — sustainable honesty, not unlimited promises.

Pair with

Free quote before first treatment.