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Functional crown lengthening in Mexico typically costs from _op_1197_price_from_ to _op_1197_price_to_. The final price depends on the number of teeth involved, the need for bone removal (osteotomy), and the specific technology used. In the US, patients usually pay _price_compare_US_average_ on average for this procedure. Mexico offers a country-to-country savings of approximately _price_percent_discount_%. Common inclusions involve the local anesthesia, specialist consultation, and basic post-operative follow-up care.

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Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing clinics in hubs like Playa del Carmen or Mexico City provides access to highly experienced specialists. For example, Bokanova Riviera Maya offers doctors with over 40 years of experience and PhD-level research backgrounds. Patients can find high-value care at clinics like YeahSmile, which is accredited by the ADA and ADM. These facilities often provide a 5-year guarantee on treatments while using premium brands like Straumann and Nobel Biocare.

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Currency

Mexican peso (you also can pay for services in dollars)

Best period for the trip

December-April

Language

Spanish (most of medical staff speaks English fluently)

Visa

required for some countries

Time difference with Europe

7 hours

Time difference with the USA

1 hour

Capital

Mexico City

Medical tourism center

Mexico City

Popular resorts

Central and Southern Mexico

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In Mexico, hotels of different price ranges and service levels are presented. Most tourists choose 4 and 5 star hotels with all-inclusive meals. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied food, a large well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have their own water park, which guests can use for free. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.

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Visas for travel to Mexico require a number of documents. Lists of documents includes:

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