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71%
Average patient savings
$72,000+
Maximum savings on one procedure
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💊 Dentistry
All-on-4 Dental Implants
🗓 3–7 days recovery ·
🇵🇦 $7,000 🇺🇸 $26,000 Save 73%
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🇵🇦 Panama$7,000 – $11,000
🇺🇸 US average$26,000
You could save approximately $19,000 — enough to cover flights, hotel, and recovery time.
About this procedure
A full-arch dental restoration using just 4 implants per jaw. The most cost-effective way to replace an entire arch of missing or failing teeth with permanent, fixed teeth in as little as one day.
What to Expect
1. Virtual consultation and X-ray review before travel. 2. Day 1: CT scan and treatment planning. 3. Day 2: Implant placement surgery under local or general anesthesia. 4. Same day: Temporary fixed teeth attached. 5. Days 3-5: Rest and recovery at your hotel. 6. Day 6: Final check and adjustments before flying home. 7. Return visit in 4-6 months for permanent prosthesis.
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Dental Crowns (per tooth)
🗓 1–3 days recovery ·
🇵🇦 $350 🇺🇸 $1,500 Save 77%
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🇵🇦 Panama$350 – $600
🇺🇸 US average$1,500
You could save approximately $1,150 — enough to cover flights, hotel, and recovery time.
About this procedure
Porcelain or zirconia crowns cap damaged, decayed or aesthetically compromised teeth. Panama dentists use the same materials and CAD/CAM technology as US labs. Zirconia crowns are milled in-house at most partner clinics, enabling same-day or next-day delivery.
What to Expect
Day 1: Tooth preparation and impressions or digital scan. Temporary crown placed. Day 2–3: Permanent crown fitted and adjusted. Most patients complete the process in 2 clinic visits over 2–3 days. No recovery downtime.
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Dental Implant (Single Tooth)
🗓 3–7 days recovery ·
🇵🇦 $1,200 🇺🇸 $4,500 Save 73%
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🇵🇦 Panama$1,200 – $2,200
🇺🇸 US average$4,500
You could save approximately $3,300 — enough to cover flights, hotel, and recovery time.
About this procedure
A single dental implant replaces one missing tooth with a titanium post and porcelain crown. Feels and functions exactly like a natural tooth. Panama implant dentists use Nobel Biocare, Straumann and Zimmer implant systems — the same brands used in US dental offices.
What to Expect
Day 1: Implant placement under local anaesthesia (30–60 mins). Days 2–3: Rest, soft diet, mild swelling. Day 4–5: Follow-up check. Osseointegration takes 3–6 months. Crown placement on a second visit (2 days). Many patients combine implant placement with other dental work on the same trip.
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Dental Veneers (per tooth)
🗓 1–3 days recovery ·
🇵🇦 $350 🇺🇸 $1,200 Save 71%
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🇵🇦 Panama$350 – $500
🇺🇸 US average$1,200
You could save approximately $850 — enough to cover flights, hotel, and recovery time.
About this procedure
Porcelain or composite veneers to transform the appearance of your smile. Panama dental labs produce the same quality veneers used in US cosmetic dentistry at 60-70% less cost.
What to Expect
1. First appointment: tooth preparation and impression. 2. Lab fabrication: 3-5 days (same-day with CEREC available). 3. Second appointment: fitting and bonding. Most patients complete their smile transformation in a single 5-day trip.
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Full Mouth Restoration
🗓 7–14 days recovery ·
🇵🇦 $8,000 🇺🇸 $35,000 Save 77%
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🇵🇦 Panama$8,000 – $18,000
🇺🇸 US average$35,000
You could save approximately $27,000 — enough to cover flights, hotel, and recovery time.
About this procedure
Full mouth restoration addresses severe tooth loss, decay, damage or bite problems using a combination of implants, crowns, bridges and dentures. More extensive than a smile makeover — typically requires 2 visits to Panama several months apart.
What to Expect
Phase 1 (first visit, 7–10 days): Assessment, extractions if needed, implant placement, temporaries. Phase 2 (second visit 4–6 months later, 3–5 days): Permanent restorations fitted. Patients save $15,000–$25,000 versus US treatment cost.
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Smile Makeover
🗓 5–10 days recovery ·
🇵🇦 $3,500 🇺🇸 $18,000 Save 81%
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🇵🇦 Panama$3,500 – $9,000
🇺🇸 US average$18,000
You could save approximately $14,500 — enough to cover flights, hotel, and recovery time.
About this procedure
A Smile Makeover combines veneers, crowns, whitening, and other cosmetic dental treatments into a single customised treatment plan. A full upper and lower smile transformation typically takes 7–10 days and saves $8,000–$20,000 versus the same treatment in the US.
What to Expect
Day 1: Consultation, photography, digital smile design. Days 2–3: Preparation, impressions, temporaries placed. Days 4–8: Lab fabrication. Day 9–10: Permanent restorations fitted, bite adjusted. Budget 7–10 days in Panama City for a full makeover.
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Teeth Whitening (Professional)
🗓 1–1 days recovery ·
🇵🇦 $200 🇺🇸 $800 Save 75%
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🇵🇦 Panama$200 – $400
🇺🇸 US average$800
You could save approximately $600 — enough to cover flights, hotel, and recovery time.
About this procedure
In-office professional teeth whitening using Philips Zoom or similar chairside systems. Achieves 6–8 shades lighter in a single 90-minute session. Often combined with other cosmetic dental work during a Panama visit.
What to Expect
Single 90-minute chairside session. No recovery required. Results are immediate. Sensitivity for 24–48 hours post-treatment is normal. Paired with veneers or crowns for comprehensive cosmetic treatment.
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Common Questions About Procedures & Costs

How much can I really save by having my procedure in Panama? +
Depending on the procedure, patients typically save 50–75% compared to US prices. A gastric sleeve that costs $23,000 in the US runs $6,500–$9,500 in Panama. Knee replacements run $12,000–$16,000 vs $35,000+ in the US. All-on-4 dental implants cost $7,000–$11,000 vs $20,000–$28,000. The savings are real — same US-brand implants, same laser platforms, same surgical techniques.
Are the surgeons in Panama as qualified as US surgeons? +
Many of Panama's top specialists trained at US institutions — Johns Hopkins, Cleveland Clinic, NYU Langone, HSS New York, Weill Cornell, and others. They then returned to Panama to practice. All surgeons in our network are board-certified in their specialty and regularly attend US and European medical conferences.
How long do I need to stay in Panama for my procedure? +
It depends on the procedure. LASIK requires just 3 days. Dental veneers or implants typically take 5–7 days. Bariatric surgery (gastric sleeve) usually requires 5–7 days before flying home. Joint replacements (knee/hip) require 10–14 days minimum before flying due to DVT risk. Med Viajar provides a personalised travel plan for your specific procedure.
What happens if there are complications after I return home? +
This is the most important question to ask any medical tourism facilitator. Med Viajar provides 12 months of remote follow-up coordination. Our network surgeons are available for video consultations post-procedure. We also send complete medical records to your home physician so your local doctor can manage any follow-up care. In the rare case of a procedure-related complication requiring revision, we facilitate this in Panama.
Do I need to speak Spanish? +
No. All of our partner hospitals have English-speaking doctors and international patient coordinators. Med Viajar also assigns a bilingual patient coordinator to your case who accompanies you to every appointment. Panama City is an internationally-oriented city and English is widely spoken in medical and hospitality settings.
Can I combine my procedure with a vacation in Panama? +
Absolutely — and many patients do. Panama City is a vibrant, modern city with excellent restaurants, a UNESCO-listed historic district (Casco Viejo), and easy access to beaches, rainforest, and the Panama Canal. The climate is warm year-round. Many patients extend their stay by a week after recovery to explore the country. Med Viajar can recommend hotels near your hospital that are experienced in hosting recovering medical tourists.
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