Dental Implant Mexico???

[RatherBeFlying]

I have just been advised that one tooth supporting my bridge could fail anytime.

It seems the best treatment would be two implants and cutting down the crown to the remaining good tooth at the other end of the bridge -- but we're talking $10,000 for the implants:{

A chap in Edmonton who is in charge of a prison dental clinic also runs a referral service for Mexican dentists and recommends a prosthodontist in Cancun who happens to teach at a US dental school who can do the job for a bit over US$3,000.

He gets his money from the referral fee; so, has not yet given out his name. When I get it I plan to do the google searches including his faculty position.

There's a number of horror stories; so yes, there's dentists to avoid.

So have any PPruNers availed themselves of a dentist in Cancun?

[Radgirl]

The clinic or hospital will not be inspected or recognised by a regulator to the same standard as North America or Europe

The doctor or dentist will not be licensed to the standards of North America or Europe. Teaching in the US could mean all sorts of things.

I could go on about the traceability of the implants / drugs / disposables and the reliability of anything said but perhaps the most important issue is that if you are thinking of this route you must be prepared to fight if you don't get the service you are expecting.

I know nothing about Mexico. My knowledge of overseas healthcare comes from a small sample of patients and may not reflect a particular country or clinic, but whenever you seek care outside the first world you take a risk and enter the unknown.

In short don't. I see so many people who try to save a few bucks and end up needing additional work back home just to get back to where they were. Complaints at best meet a wall of silence, at worse threats.

In my country we provide corrective surgery or dental work free of charge but I understand this is not the case in all countries. If you end up getting a medical complication from the dental work make sure your health insurer will cover it.

There are some countries which I would consider based on their standard of care. An example is Turkey. Mexico doesn't make my list

[Capetonian]

I went through this exercise a couple of years and looked at various options, weighed up the pros and cons and cost. Apart from what others have mentioned remember it's a three step process, and could involve three returns to Mexico. If you have free travel cost may not be a problem but time and convenience might be.

The options I looked at on cost basis were Poland, Hungary and South Africa. Decided in the end not worth it, do it where you are based. Given a choice between Canada and most other countries I would not give it much thought. It's a complex and potentially risky process and the results of a bad job could be very serious and take a while to manifest themselves.

[Ulster]

In short don't. I see so many people who try to save a few bucks and end up needing additional work back home just to get back to where they were. Complaints at best meet a wall of silence, at worse threats

Agreed 101%, Radgirl ! Put more succinctly than I ever could have. I believe here in the UK the NHS will also (grudgingly !) fund whatever restorative work is needed in the case of a botch-up . . . . . but just ask yourself, is it worth the risk and hassle (and possibly PAIN ! ) just to save a few bucks in the first place ? :D

[cavortingcheetah]

(A chap in Edmonton who is in charge of a prison dental clinic also runs a referral service for Mexican dentists and recommends a prosthodontist in Cancun who happens to teach at a US dental school who can do the job for a bit over US$3,000.)

A guy who runs a dental service in a penitentiary has contacts in Mexico? Are you sure this isn't well....you know....a con?

[RatherBeFlying]

A guy who runs a dental service in a penitentiary has contacts in Mexico? Are you sure this isn't well....you know....a con?He's an assistant warden; so had to set up a dental facility inside.

[Ulster]

A guy who runs a dental service in a penitentiary has contacts in Mexico? Are you sure this isn't, well....you know....a con?

Oh, come on C C ! Don't hold back ! Tell us what you REALLY
think of the dentists being described here ! LOL !

It looks like most of us are going to agree with you ! He he he ! !

The general view of the common (PPRuNe) man appears to be clear !

OP - proceed as you wish, but very much at your own risk !

Good luck ! :ok:

[Lantern10]

I'd join "Teak Door" and research getting it done in Thailand.
I know lots of folk who go over from Australia and get teeth work done there.
Cambodia also.
Not only cheap, but plenty of sights to see.:ok:

[RatherBeFlying]

I'd join "Teak Door" and research getting it done in Thailand.Not having flight privileges any longer, fares to Mexico are much cheaper.

My last trans Pac was to Hawaii on a B-377 -- much more legroom when you're only 10;)

[MarshallWalter]

I also needed a ton of dental work last year, I just can’t afford to do it’ here at home but I knew I was going to have to do it soon as I know it's getting worst. My mother-in-law recommended a reputable medical tourism facilitator located in CO (PlacidWay) and gave me a list of qualified dentist at Mexico. They will help you track down average dental costs for a wide variety of treatments which can make you more informed on how much money you will bring. Bear in mind that there are risks associated with*any*medical procedure, no matter where you have it, so it's also important to do some preliminary research.

I was treated at Los Algodones, we were assured it was a decent place to have dental work performed. Once you enter the town you will be hound by many solicitations from street barkers trying to get you to come in to their particular establishment, so be ready. My experienced so far in Mexico was great.:ok:

[oldpax]

I had two front crowns removed and a four tooth bridge fitted by a lady dentist (married to our regular doctor!)who trained in Germany .Excellent service although I cannot remember the price but less than a thousand pounds.