Medical Tourism

Dental implants in Costa Rica are very popular among the dental tourists for their low cost and excellent quality. Costa Rica is only a few hours away from the US and Canada, and many people from both countries go to Costa Rica to mix dental work and a pleasurable holiday into one trip.

Going to Costa Rica for Dental Implants

• Dental patients who are interested in having Costa Rica dental implants usually start the consultation process even before they get there. The internet plays a big role in this, for patients can now send X-ray images online for the dental surgeon’s evaluation.
• The patient and dentist then coordinate about the treatment plan, depending on the needs of the patient, and an itinerary can be formulated.
• If using a medical tourism company to facilitate a dental trip to Costa Rica, the patient has an easier time coordinating dental schedules and tourist spot trips as the company can take care of this for the patient. A good medical tourism company will also have access to cheap resorts and transport services that can be included in the package.

Why Choose Costa Rica for

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Officially called the Republic of Costa Rica, it is counted among the oldest democracies in the world. Dental tourism in Costa Rica accounts for a large part of its tourism earnings each year. Often visited by medical tourists from the nearby US and Canada, it is one of the most popular dental tourism destinations in Central America.

With its government’s recent efforts to become the world’s first carbon neutral country, Costa Rica was ranked 3rd in the world in the 2010 Environmental Performance Index (EPI), next only to Iceland and Switzerland. Its natural beauty, with white sand beaches, awe-inspiring peaks, and abundant natural resources, draws millions of tourists from around the world each year.

What Drives Dental Tourism in Costa Rica?

• Low costs – The main reason why people consider going out of their countries to get dental services in this country is the low prices for dental procedures. Dental tourists can save 50-70% of their cost for dental implants in Costa Rica.
• Highly-qualified dental experts – Dentists involved in medical tourism in Costa Rica are used

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Full mouth restoration in Costa Rica is one of the most highly in-demand procedures. Dental tourists flock to this Central American country to take advantage of excellent-quality dentistry at very low costs.

Apart from full mouth restoration, people also come for affordable dental implants in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica Full Mouth Restoration Process

• Dental tourists to Costa Rica usually start the process by sending over X-rays or other available images and dental reports to the dental surgeon through email or forwarding company. The consultation then starts with phone and/or email conversations so the patient can discuss possible treatment plans with the dentist.
• After consultation and treatment planning has been concluded, the appointments are set, and the patient finalizes the itinerary with the clinic.
• If patient is using a medical tourism agency to facilitate his

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Dental implants in Costa Rica are very popular among the dental tourists for their low cost and excellent quality. Costa Rica is only a few hours away from the US and Canada, and many people from both countries go to Costa Rica to mix dental work and a pleasurable holiday into one trip.

Going to Costa Rica for Dental Implants

• Dental patients who are interested in having Costa Rica dental implants usually start the consultation process even before they get there. The internet plays a big role in this, for patients can now send X-ray images online for the dental surgeon’s evaluation.
• The patient and dentist then coordinate about the treatment plan, depending on the needs of the patient, and an itinerary can be formulated.
• If using a medical tourism company to facilitate a dental trip to Costa Rica, the patient has an easier time coordinating dental schedules and tourist spot trips as the company can take care of this for the patient. A good medical tourism company will also have access to cheap resorts and transport services that can be included in the package.

Why Choose Costa Rica for

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Many tourists combine healthcare and holiday by going to Costa Rica for their medical and dental needs. The impressive quality of their dental care for low prices is a huge reason why dental tourists go to this Central American country for dental work. Dental crowns in Costa Rica, for instance, can be available for only 40% their price in the US or Canada. This is a huge difference, and considering that their healthcare systems are among the best in the world, it is of no surprise that dental tourism in Costa Rica is on the rise as Americans and Canadians are taking the few hours of plane travel to Costa Rica for their dental needs.

What are Dental Crowns?

A dental crown is a replacement tooth for people with missing or damaged ones. This is usually recommended in cases when dental veneers have been ruled out. Dental crowns are great for people with missing or heavily damaged teeth due to injury, trauma, decay, or compromised teeth because of restorative dental work to its neighboring teeth.

There are three

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Going for Same Day or Immediate Load Dental Implants in Costa Rica can be an ideal way to get the sparkle back in your smile. Costa Rica has always been a well-known and affordable Dental Tourism destination.

Same day dental implants (also known as mini dental implants) are more advantageous for you than their traditional counterparts. Here’s how:

Same Day/Immediate Load Dental Implants Vs. Traditional Dental Implants

Same Day/Immediate Load Dental Implants are:

• Fast and easy: The dentist inserts a titanium post and then a temporary tooth/crown over it. The entire thing is done in not more than 15 to 20 minutes.
• Osseo integration is quick and in 5 days, the permanent crown is put in place.
• The Immediate Load Dental implant can be set at an angle, if need be, and removes the need for bone grafting.

Traditional implants are:

• Slow and fussy: Traditional implants consists of the following steps:

1. First surgery: The dentist exposes the jaw bone and inserts a 4mm titanium post. You have to wait for 2 to 6 months until the bone grows around the post.
2. Second surgery: the tip of

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