Consult EngineCompare AI smile visualizers
on the workflow that matters.
This is a criteria-first buying guide, not a paid ranking. Confirm every vendor answer in a live demo, written proposal, security review, and current vendor source.
| Criterion | Why it matters | Ask every vendor | Consult Engine answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patient experience | The preview must work on the visitor's device with clear simulation language and a useful next step. | Can a patient test the real mobile flow before purchase? | Live browser demo with live and photo modes; no app download. Photo mode depends on AI-provider availability. |
| Treatment fit | A treatment menu should match the procedures the practice actually offers and wants to grow. | Which dental previews are live, configurable, and appropriate for this practice? | Veneers, All-on-X, three whitening choices, full smile makeover, FASTBRACES®, and cosmetic bonding are listed on the product page. |
| Website installation | Implementation friction increases launch time, maintenance cost, and the risk of a broken mobile experience. | Show the exact WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, Webflow, or custom-site install step. | A site-wide script supports common builders and custom sites. The practice or its site manager must publish and test it. |
| Image and data handling | Live camera, uploaded images, contact details, analytics, and downstream systems can have different data paths. | Map collection, processing, retention, deletion, access, subprocessors, and agreements. | Live camera landmarks stay on-device. Photo mode sends the image to the configured generation service. Patient-data access remains gated by tenant, billing, and BAA controls. |
| Lead workflow | A preview creates business value only when the practice can respond to a consented lead while intent is high. | Where does a lead arrive, who owns it, and what happens when a handoff fails? | Consented leads enter the tenant dashboard. CRM and messaging delivery require configuration, and failed syncs remain visible. |
| Scheduling and integrations | A named integration may support only certain providers, appointment types, locations, or actions. | Which exact reads and writes are supported in our configuration, and what is the fallback? | Supported pilot scheduling can revalidate slots before a write. Other configurations use a transfer, booking link, or message fallback. |
| Measurement | Page views and generated images do not prove booked or accepted treatment. | Can the system link starts, previews, leads, bookings, completed visits, and accepted treatment? | A PHI-light event funnel links stages when trusted scheduling and revenue sources are configured. Missing linkage is reported rather than inferred. |
| Total cost | Subscription, usage, implementation, integrations, support, and staff time determine the real price. | Provide written all-in cost at our expected locations and usage, including every required third party. | Current self-serve subscription pricing is public. Integration and usage requirements must be confirmed for the intended workflow. |
How to score the shortlist
Weight each criterion before the sales calls. Record the source and date for every answer. Mark unknowns as unknown, not as partial support. Eliminate a vendor when a required privacy, treatment, or integration condition is not met, even if the preview looks impressive.
Vendor-owned sources to verify
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Test the product
before you score it.
Use the patient experience on mobile, then review the current pricing and implementation details.