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An apicoectomy in Mexico typically costs from _op_866_price_from_ to _op_866_price_to_. The final price depends on the tooth location, equipment used, and the city. In the US, patients spend around _price_compare_US_average_ on average for this procedure. Choosing Mexico offers savings of approximately _price_percent_discount_%. Common inclusions include the consultation, local anesthesia, and digital X-rays.

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Bookimed Expert Insight: Top-tier Mexican clinics offer massive value by combining US-standard technology with accessible pricing. Clinics like Cancun Dental Specialists use advanced 3D CBCT scanners and Biolase Waterlase I-Plus systems. Meanwhile, SoftDentalCare Clinic in Los Algodones has served international patients for 17 years. You can often find high-end care in dental hubs like Tijuana or Cancun for about $250. This ensures high precision without the steep US costs.

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According to Bookimed, Mexico is a great destination for Apicoectomy, with several modern medical facilities providing high-quality dental services.

\n"},{"q":"How long does it take to get Apicoectomy in Mexico?","a":"Unable to estimate as more information is needed about the starting location, mode of transportation, and specific destination in Mexico."},{"q":"Which hospital is best for Apicoectomy in Mexico?","a":"

Bookimed's rating has revealed the top 5 hospitals in Mexico for Apicoectomy:

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  1. Bokanova Dental Center
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  2. Advanced Dental Solutions
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  3. Dental Clinic Cancun
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  4. La Sonrisa de Moctezuma Dental Clinic
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  5. Dentavida Clinic
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"},{"q":"Who is the best Apicoectomy doctors in Mexico?","a":"

Bookimed has identified the top doctors in Mexico who excel in performing Apicoectomy:

  1. Samuel Alberto Guevara Gómez, Dental Treatment, 26 years experience
  2. Arely, Dental Treatment, 8 years experience
  3. Emmanuel Leon, Dental Treatment, 17 years experience
  4. Luis Obeso, Dental Treatment, 10 years experience
  5. Maria Virginia Parra, Dental Treatment, 9 years experience
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