International patients receiving dental care in Italy normally pay the clinic directly and then claim reimbursement from their insurance abroad. Clinica Crocetta issues regular Italian tax invoices and can provide detailed treatment plans, clinical reports and claim documentation in English to support insurance reimbursement.
How Italian private dental care works
Private Italian dental clinics, including Clinica Crocetta, are typically not directly affiliated with foreign insurance companies. The standard process is: the patient pays the clinic, receives a tax invoice (fattura), and submits the documentation to their insurer for reimbursement according to their policy terms.
Documents Clinica Crocetta can issue in English
On request, the clinic provides: detailed treatment plan with tooth-by-tooth codes and prices; clinical report with diagnosis and ICD codes where applicable; itemised invoice in Italian (legally required) with English translation supplement; copies of intraoral X-rays and CBCT scans on CD or via secure transfer; pre-treatment estimate for insurance pre-authorisation.
Italian tax deduction (19%) for residents
Italian tax residents (including resident expats) can deduct 19% of dental expenses as healthcare costs on their annual tax return, on the portion exceeding the legal threshold. Traceable payment (card, bank transfer, debit) and a regular invoice are required. The Crocetta team can advise on documentation; for the actual calculation, refer to your accountant or CAF.
Payment methods accepted
Card (Visa, Mastercard, AmEx), bank transfer, debit, and instalment plans for larger treatments. All payments are traceable by default, so they automatically meet the requirement for both Italian tax deduction and foreign insurance reimbursement.
Pre-authorisation and quotes
If your insurance requires pre-authorisation, the clinic provides a written, dated treatment plan with prices and proposed timing. This document is recognised by most international insurers as a valid pre-authorisation quote. Allow a few business days for preparation of full bilingual documentation.
What international and Italian patients say about Patient Services
Reviews translated from Italian. Original verified reviews available on our Google Business profile (4.9★ · 287 reviews).
Rosa Marchi · Invisalign Full + extraction · ★★★★★
The studio and Dr. Piasente were recommended to me by a doctor friend. From the very first moment I noticed enormous skill and broad knowledge across the board, both from the gnathological and the orthodontic point of view. He has hands like a fairy — superb delicacy and care. I should add I had a phobia of the dentist and had to have a tooth extracted, and in just two appointments I felt deep peace of mind under his clearly expert eyes. I FELT NOTHING! I want to say it for everyone who, like me, has this strong fear (often unjustified). I also did a full Invisalign treatment — they are official providers — and I have to say I had a great experience. They explained that it is not an automatic treatment as one might think, but it is the doctor who modifies the position of each single tooth. We agreed I’ll come in for a check-up every 6 months — he will definitely be my dentist forever. Thank you so much, Dr. Piasente, you are my hero.
Stefano Morato · Long-term multidisciplinary care · ★★★★★
I have known the Crocetta studio for 2 years now, and in this period I have had the chance to get to know Dr. Piasente, his collaborators and his assistants well, and to appreciate their professionalism and ethical correctness. Each operator has their own area of expertise and all of them work as a team to ensure the patient the highest quality of care. Personally I have been to various studios and this is undoubtedly the one that gave me the greatest peace of mind, not to mention the convenience of the location, the cleanliness and the extreme punctuality of appointments. Furthermore, it was the only studio in Milan to propose an alternative treatment to orthodontics for my gnathological problem — even though the doctor specialises in invisible Invisalign orthodontics, which would have also resolved my reluctance to wear visible braces — once again proving that here the patient comes first.
Giuseppe M. · All-on-4 upper arch · ★★★★★
I had lost almost all my upper teeth and was looking for a serious implantologist in Milan. Dr. Gucciardino restored my entire arch with the All-on-4 technique and immediate loading: I walked out with fixed teeth the same day. Straumann implants, 3D CT, everything planned on the computer. I was moved when I saw myself in the mirror.
Frequently asked questions
Will my foreign dental insurance work in Italy?
Almost all Italian private clinics work on a pay-and-claim basis: you pay, then claim reimbursement from your insurer. Direct billing is rare.
Can I get the invoice in English?
Invoices are issued in Italian by law, but an English translation supplement and a detailed treatment plan in English are available on request.
Do you provide a quote for pre-authorisation?
Yes, written and dated treatment plans suitable for insurance pre-authorisation are provided after the first visit.
What if my insurance needs an ICD diagnosis code?
Clinical reports including ICD codes where applicable can be issued on request.
Is the 19% Italian tax deduction available to me?
Yes if you are an Italian tax resident. The deduction applies on the portion above the legal threshold, with traceable payment and regular invoice.
Looking for an English-speaking dentist in Milan?
The first visit at Clinica Crocetta is complimentary and includes diagnosis, digital scan and a personalised treatment plan in a single appointment. Learn more on our dedicated page: Clinica Crocetta Milano.
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Information for educational purposes, not a substitute for a clinical examination. Clinica Crocetta, Largo della Crocetta 1, Milan.