Tooth extractions are not the first option considered at clinics that cater to dental tourists in Costa Rica. In general, most dental professionals will only consider extractions when they evaluate teeth that are infected to the point of creating a systemic health risk, or that are fractured beneath the gum line, or when they are extremely loose.

The dentistry specialists at Flikier Dental Institute, a renowned dental tourism practice in Costa Rica, often recommend to reconsider teeth extractions. Even when teeth are in bad shape or decayed, there is a very good chance that they can be restored by means of crowns or bridges.

The dental tourism industry of Costa Rica revolves around cosmetic restorations and dental implant procedures, and this is largely due to technological advances in terms of materials and laboratory procedures.

Dental tourists who are not familiar with the dental implant process should know that this is a procedure that artificially replaces the part of the tooth that connects to the jaw bone. However, when teeth are in bad shape it is necessary to take 3D x-rays and determine whether or not the tooth has to be removed and replaced with an implanted artificial root. or if it can be reconstructed with crowns and/or fixed bridges.

In cases where the extraction is the only viable option then, the patient must undergo a healing process that could last between four and six months prior the dental implant placement. The problem with dental implants that are performed soon after extractions is that there is a strong risk of implants becoming loose and thus ending up in failure.

It is important to remember that gum tissue and bone health is crucial for successful implantation procedures. To this effect, it is a good idea dental tourists who undergo tooth extractions in Canada or the United States and plan to replace these teeth with dental implants to get a 3D dental tomography (also called Cone Beam CT Scan) prior to making travel arrangements so that the dentists in Costa Rica can evaluate each individual case and determine the adequate treatment.

If you would like to know more about dental implants in Costa Rica, please click here to contact Flikier dental Institute.

1 (866) 638-1102 from North America or by emailing info@dentalinstitutecr.com