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A Global Guide to Medical Tourism
By Lynn Okura
Original Content  |  November 06, 2009
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Dentistry
Popular destinations: Mexico and Costa Rica


The most common treatments U.S. patients travel for are dental procedures, Woodman says. While a cleaning or simple procedure is probably not worth travel costs, the savings become significant for patients who need multiple teeth fixed or full mouth restorations.

Average dental implant procedure:
United States: $2,200
Mexico: $1,500
Cost Rica: $725
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