Affidea Klaipėda Clinic

1. Initial consultation – the first visit regarding a specific health issue or the reason indicated in the referral.

2. Follow-up consultation – a repeat visit for the same issue after the initial consultation.

3. Remote consultation – a consultation provided by phone or video call.

4. Out-of-hours consultation (PDL) – a consultation provided outside the doctor’s regular working hours.

According to SOP-CLN-LT-068 v2.

An initial consultation is free for the patient only if all of the following conditions are met:

• The patient has a valid referral to a specialist doctor.

• The service is included in the list of PSDF reimbursable services.

• Affidea has a valid contract with the Territorial Health Insurance Fund (TLK) for this service.

• The patient is covered by compulsory health insurance (PSD) on the day of the consultation.

• The patient is registered for a PSDF consultation in accordance with TLK regulations.

• The quota for the specific service has not been exhausted.

• The consultation takes place during the doctor’s regular working hours.

Note: If at least one condition is not met, the consultation becomes PAID.

According to SOP-CLN-LT-068 v2.

An initial consultation is paid if at least one of the following conditions applies:

• There is no referral, or the referral is invalid.

• The referral is issued by a healthcare institution that does not have a contract with TLK.

• Affidea does not have a contract with TLK for this specific service.

• The patient is not covered by compulsory health insurance (PSD) on the day of the consultation.

• The patient chooses a paid consultation.

• The patient does not want to wait in the PSDF queue.

• The consultation takes place during additional/out-of-hours working time (PDL).

• The patient requests a specific doctor who does not provide PSDF-funded consultations.

According to SOP-CLN-LT-068 v2.

A follow-up consultation is paid.

A follow-up consultation may be free only in exceptional cases:

• when discussing one imaging examination that was prescribed during an Affidea initial consultation

• when the examination shows no abnormalities and no additional comments are needed

• when the discussion lasts up to 5 minutes

or

• a short comment (by phone or in person) up to 5 minutes, which is considered part of the initial consultation

According to SOP-CLN-LT-068 v2.

A remote consultation is treated the same as a standard in-person consultation.

Payment depends on whether it is registered as a PSDF-funded consultation or a paid consultation.

According to SOP-CLN-LT-068 v2.

An out-of-hours consultation (PDL) is always paid.

According to SOP-CLN-LT-068 v2.

The final decision regarding the type of consultation and whether it is paid or PSDF-funded is made by the specialist doctor.

According to SOP-CLN-LT-068 v2.

Usually, one procedure is enough, which is performed in one visit. If there are more or larger lesions, the doctor may recommend an additional procedure.

ICON treatment is painless, because the procedure does not require drilling the tooth or removing tissue. Local anesthesia is usually not required.

The procedure usually takes about 30-60 minutes, depending on the amount of lesions and their location.

Yes. ICON technology strengthens damaged enamel and stops the progression of early caries. With proper dental care and oral hygiene recommendations, the results can be long-lasting.

• No drilling or filling required

• Natural tooth tissue is preserved

• The procedure is painless

• Improves dental aesthetics by reducing the visibility of white spots

• Quick treatment in one visit

ICON treatment is suitable for patients with early enamel damage or white spots on the surface of the teeth. It is especially recommended for patients after orthodontic treatment with braces, when white spots remain on the teeth.

The price of the procedure is usually calculated per tooth treated. The price may vary depending on the number of teeth treated and the purpose of the procedure - whether the treatment is performed for early enamel damage or for aesthetic reasons.

The price may vary because:

• When treating several teeth in one visit, a lower price per tooth is applied;

• The procedure may be performed for treatment (early caries or enamel damage) or for aesthetic reasons, for example, to reduce the visibility of white spots.

The final price also depends on the size and complexity of the lesion.

Yes. If the procedure is performed on 2 or more teeth, a lower price per tooth is usually applied.

Yes. The ICON system is often used to reduce white areas or stains on enamel, for example after orthodontic treatment with braces. In such cases, the procedure is performed to improve the aesthetics of the smile.