Dental crowns are tooth restoration devices that fit over damaged teeth or a dental implants. Dental crowns are created in a lab using a mold of the patient's teeth, and then attached to the tooth or implant using cement or resin. Crowns are one of the most common dental procedures, yet they are very expensive and not always covered by dental insurance. In the UK, dental crowns may cost around £800 per tooth, while in the US the price is around $2,000. Dentists abroad can fabricate and insert crowns for much less money.

An excellent example is Mexico, Costa Rica, and Argentina, where the price of dental crowns is only $350-$400 per tooth, or £250-£300 per tooth. Depending on the patient's inclination and the amount of tooth structure remaining, the dentist can make a thinner gold crown, or a thicker porcelain crown. Both options are long-lasting. After making a mold of the patient's teeth, the dentist and his lab technicians will create a custom fitting dental crown for the patient. The procedure may require more than one visit. Luckily for patients, food and lodging are very inexpensive in these countries, so a patient can extend his stay and enjoy the scenery and culture of the place. Dentists in Latin America provide excellent follow-up care and work hard to satisfy their patients.

 

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