Medical Tourism

Medical and dental tourists frequently visit Costa Rica for its excellent healthcare system. Being only a few hours away from both countries, Costa Rica dental services are sought by those who want to get high-quality, affordable dental treatment, and also want to go on holiday at the same time.

Reasons Why Costa Rica is Popular among Dental Tourists

• Its proximity to the US and Canada
• The dental experts in Costa Rica have outstanding credentials. Many of them are trained in the US or Canada, and have vast experience treating dental tourists in Costa Rica
• The hospitals and dental clinics in Costa Rica use state-of-the-art equipment and devices
• Costa Rica is known around the world as a gorgeous holiday destination, especially for its pristine beaches
• Natives speak English well, and having

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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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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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