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Old 04-20-2022, 09:39 PM
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Who can tell me and has had dental implants done in Mexico.....Good, Better, Best..??? Any and all info appreciated
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Old 04-20-2022, 09:48 PM
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I had mine (1) molar done in Sylvan 3 years ago, my Doc said he seen a few that turned out to be horror stories. In Palm Springs this winter we met a few Americans that had dental implant work done across the border from San Diego, they said they had no issues, prices very reasonable and would go back, unfortunately I have no names of clinics that I can pass on. Do your research & wish you all the best.

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Old 04-20-2022, 09:54 PM
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Who can tell me and has had dental implants done in Mexico.....Good, Better, Best..??? Any and all info appreciated
How many do you need? its financially worth it if you need multiples. My single made ZERO sense. to head south and the service I got up here second to none. It took a entire year and one broken heart to get done but I am all wrapped up now and it feels great.
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Old 04-20-2022, 11:20 PM
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Don’t know what you quote it for. But I was at the dentis they said run about $4000 each (2500 for the surgery insert implant and 1500 for the titianium tooth) and insurance don’t cover implants but they might cover partial tooth .
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Old 04-20-2022, 11:52 PM
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This is the dentist I use in Puerto Vallarta.

https://www.dentoamerica.com/straumann-implant-special/

Actually just got back the other day from PV. Spent a morning at this dentist getting some dental work done. For what I got done it cost me about $80/tooth and needed 16 teeth done. Same work here was around $300/tooth. Well worth it. That wasn’t the whole reason we went but the extra saving was nice.
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Old 04-21-2022, 07:22 AM
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I've never personally but had a couple co workers that did with great results and a quarter of the cost, plus a vacation.
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Old 04-21-2022, 08:09 AM
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My wife has had three implants done in Mexico, all with excellent results. Her most recent was last month and that implant cost $1,400 USD all in (including crown). The quote she got in Canada was $6,000 CDN. We see Dr. Yilka Gomez and have every confidence in her. She is very efficient and her practice is clean & modern. We highly recommend. Other members of our family also have had implants done by her and we haven't heard a negative comment from any of them.

https://healthy-smile-advanced-denta...business.site/
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Old 04-21-2022, 08:23 AM
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Like everything in this world, you get what you pay for.
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Old 04-21-2022, 08:30 AM
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How does this work for scheduling? I have had some done and it was appointment after appointment. Time to heal, time to properly get fitted, etc. etc. Can this all be done in one visit now?
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Old 04-21-2022, 08:31 AM
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Like everything in this world, you get what you pay for.
I'd really like you to expand on your comment. I would guess you're a Canadian dentist attempting to uphold the notion that wildly inflated and overpriced dentistry in Canada is somehow superior to other jurisdictions.
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Old 04-21-2022, 09:07 AM
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How does this work for scheduling? I have had some done and it was appointment after appointment. Time to heal, time to properly get fitted, etc. etc. Can this all be done in one visit now?

Should be a bare minimum two visits for singles. They have to heal/integrate into the jaw before you put a crown on them.
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Old 04-21-2022, 09:13 AM
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I'd really like you to expand on your comment. I would guess you're a Canadian dentist attempting to uphold the notion that wildly inflated and overpriced dentistry in Canada is somehow superior to other jurisdictions.
Exactly. I don’t know why people scoff at dentistry in another country. I don’t have dental benefits here and the prices are insane. We go to Mexico once or twice a year so I don’t even consider going here. The dental clinic I go to is owned by a Canadian dentist. He still practices there and all the other dentists speak perfect English and most were trained in America. The office is new, clean and modern. What I got done cost me just under $1300CAD. The same procedure would’ve cost me around $5000 here. The wife got a cleaning. Cost her $46CAD. Last time it took 2 visits and $750 here.

My two front teeth have some bone loss and are shifting. Thinking I will get them pulled and a bridge put in. That would be a special trip but I’m sure it’ll still be cheaper to fly down, stay a week and get it done there, rather than get it done at home.
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Old 04-21-2022, 09:14 AM
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Should be a bare minimum two visits for singles. They have to heal/integrate into the jaw before you put a crown on them.
According to the link I provided it, it’ll take at least 2 visits.

The typical implant phases when there are no extenuating circumstances are:

1) Placement of the implant and allowing about 4-6 months for integration and

2) Placement of the abutment and crown over the implant.

Of course there can be exceptions because of special situations, gum issues, or unforeseen changes or obstacles to healing or integration, but the typical timeline from placement of implant to finishing is a 4-6 month period.
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Old 04-21-2022, 09:18 AM
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Like everything in this world, you get what you pay for.
Like every general statement, blanket analogy or clever saying ...... I'd say sometimes there are exceptions.

Maybe some FACTS would be in order here ....

Many of my friends have had dental work done in Mexico with excellent results, and like others have mentioned, if the work is extensive, you get a bonus vacation paid for and still come out ahead.

https://www.agd.org/constituent/news...dental-tourism

On top of that, My cousin, who has a dental practice in Calgary, also indicated that there are many, many clinics in Mexico that do excellent work which is indiscernible even compared to top clinics in the US and Canada.

In fact, this is a major source of (clinical based) income for Mexico and they have numerous high quality clinics simply focused on providing high quality care for people coming into the country. The same clinics have dentists trained and educated abroad, with the most modern equipment, of the highest quality and are up to speed in using the best and newest methods of treatment as well.

To each their own I guess - I will do my research before assuming I get what I'm paying for ..... you do your own thing and trust a clever presumptive analogy when choosing how you spend your money.
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Old 04-21-2022, 09:21 AM
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If grafting is involved it may require more trips/time. I'm presently having one done that required grafting, been to the dentist/specialist 3 times already and the implant procedure hasn't even started.

See here: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-pro...t/pac-20384622
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Old 04-21-2022, 08:58 PM
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I’m getting my front top tooth done right now. Was told it is a complicated one.
First visit was choosing implant or bridge. Second prep for removal with bone scan. Third was removal and bone graft and gave me a retainer with a tooth in it to keep spacing. 3-4 months after check to see if healed enough. Same time they made some tool to place the implant. Fourth they place the implant. 3-4 months the Fifth they put the imbument in the implant make the crown. Sixth they put the crown on and done.
Quoted 10k thought if I went down it would be at least 3 times so 2-3 weeks missed work and the cost to fly down and accommodations. Might have been cheaper but a lot of leg work to get it done too. Was thinking if there is any issues would be nice that was the clinic was in my home town as well.


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Old 04-21-2022, 11:37 PM
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Old 04-21-2022, 11:40 PM
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I’m getting my front top tooth done right now. Was told it is a complicated one.
First visit was choosing implant or bridge. Second prep for removal with bone scan. Third was removal and bone graft and gave me a retainer with a tooth in it to keep spacing. 3-4 months after check to see if healed enough. Same time they made some tool to place the implant. Fourth they place the implant. 3-4 months the Fifth they put the imbument in the implant make the crown. Sixth they put the crown on and done.
Quoted 10k thought if I went down it would be at least 3 times so 2-3 weeks missed work and the cost to fly down and accommodations. Might have been cheaper but a lot of leg work to get it done too. Was thinking if there is any issues would be nice that was the clinic was in my home town as well.


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Exactly. If I was dealing with multiples I would have taken a longer look at going south. But for one, Staying here made moe sense. My total was $6,000 with a bone graft.
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Old 04-22-2022, 05:59 AM
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Also know several people who have gotten some fake boobs down there and been happy. One stop shop lol.
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Old 04-22-2022, 06:36 AM
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Many have asked for experiences on work done down there. Always hear the "my dentist tells of horror stories". I am sure things have gone bad in Mexico but i could tell you many horror stories with crappy dentists here. I am thinking that the quality of dentists is actually better in Mexico than some of the hacks in Alberta. Has anyone had a bad experience in Mexico?
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Old 04-22-2022, 11:09 AM
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Maybe it can be done in one trip to Mexico if it's a straight-forward job, but there always seem to be complications that require multiple visits and procedures when done in Alberta.
In order to just prepare my bottom jaw to accept a final full upper denture (on 4 implants), I needed 3 visits to my regular dentist for root canals, then a visit to a specialist for 'directional drilling' of 2 more root canals, then 2 more visits to my regular dentist for crowns. By the time the dust's settled, over $30,000 spent in the past year for a full upper denture on 4 implants, and a 3 tooth lower denture 'bridge, on 2 more implants. I should have moved to Mexico!
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A lot of beneficial info being posted .....Keep it coming, Guys and THX..
Is there an area close to the US border, that one would go to or just stay in Mexico, rather than 'Zona ..??
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