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Side-by-side registry comparison
A factual, neutral comparison of the registry data on file for dental implants as a medical-tourism option in Mexico and Costa Rica. The registry does not recommend either country or either market. Choice depends on procedure type, medical history, budget, aftercare access, and the specific clinic.
Patients who have already decided they want dental implants and are shortlisting destinations. The page surfaces facts; it does not say which destination is "better". If you have not yet decided on the procedure itself, start at the dental implants page.
| Field | Mexico | Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|
| Primary medical regulator | COFEPRIS (Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risks) | Colegio de Medicos y Cirujanos de Costa Rica |
| JCI-accredited facilities Accreditation count, not a quality ranking. | 11 | 2 |
| Dental Implants clinics in the registry Clinics offering this procedure that are documented in the registry. Not a market-size estimate. | 1 | 2 |
| Currency on quotes | Mexican Peso (MXN) | Costa Rican Colón (CRC) — USD widely accepted |
| Working language(s) | Spanish (English common in border and tourist cities) | Spanish (English common at private medical facilities in San José) |
| Patient rights pathway | gob.mx/conamed | ministeriodesalud.go.cr |
| Cost-saving framing (vs UK/US private) Saving ranges from country prose; the registry is migrating these to sourced PriceRecords. | 60–80% (per country prose) | 40–65% (per country prose) |
No winner declared
The registry does not name a "better" destination. The best fit depends on procedure type, medical history, budget, aftercare access, and the specific clinic chosen. The comparison on this page surfaces what the registry has on file — it does not replace direct verification with the clinic and the regulator.