ABC Action News recently reported that an estimated 85,000 Americans and Canadians traveled to Costa Rica for treatment in 2017. A whopping eighty-percent of those people were dental patients. People are flocking to countries like Costa Rica to have medical and dental procedures, in an effort to save money. Read Pi Dental Center’s blog about dental tourism.
Costs for dental treatment in other countries could appear to be less expensive, but there are risks to be aware of. In the United States, there are numerous associations and regulatory bodies to ensure that only quality proven materials are used. Offices must hire licensed qualified auxiliary staff and proper sterility procedures are followed. While there are cheaper implant screws on the market, patients should insist on well manufactured, sterile, proven medical devices if those devices are going to be implanted into your body.
Some foreign implant systems are not available in the United States since, not all have passed the regulatory requirements. Buyer beware when travelling to other countries for “cheaper” implant treatment. You get what you pay for!
Think of the risks before considering a dental or medical procedure outside of the U.S.
Glenn J. Wolfinger, DMD, FACP
Board Certified Prosthodontist at Pi Dental Center
Patients travel from all over the United States and other countries for the highest quality dental treatment at Pi Dental Center. Call us at 215-646-6334 to discuss treatment or click the link below to request information. We are committed to improving your dental health and improving your smile.
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