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Pulvet Dentist Group is a multi-specialty dental clinic in Tijuana, Mexico. The team treats adults and children ages 6 and up. Main specialties include porcelain veneers, dental implants, and orthodontics. Dr. Erlyn Pulvet leads the clinic with over 16 years of experience. She has completed professional training across several Latin American countries.
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Four licensed doctors work across four specialized departments. Dr. Ignacio De La Vega has over 40 years of experience. Dr. Carlos Eduardo Camacho specializes in endodontics. He graduated from the Autonomous University of Guadalajara. For diagnostics, the clinic uses digital tools, including periapical and panoramic X-rays. Doctors use CEREC Omnicam scanning to create digital diagnostic models.
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The clinic opened in 1980 and has over 40 years of experience. Its team includes 11 specialized dentists across four departments. An in-house lab speeds up treatment with Ceramill Matron and Amann Girrbach technology.
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The clinic opened in 1980 and has over 40 years of experience. Its team includes 11 specialized dentists across four departments. An in-house lab speeds up treatment with Ceramill Matron and Amann Girrbach technology.
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Advanced Dental Solutions treats 1,000+ patients annually with a complete caries treatment package that may cost around $1,075 – covering examination, root canal therapy, ceramic post, and aesthetic crown in two efficient visits. The clinic uses durable ceramic materials for natural-looking restorations and provides safe border transportation for international patients.
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Perfect Smile Dental uses Diagnodent laser detection, with over 90% accuracy and no X-ray exposure. Evaluation can include 3D CT, digital X-rays, and intraoral scans before treatment. Its in-house digital lab mills custom zirconia crowns, backed by a five-year warranty. Caries care may involve fillings, root canal treatment, or crowns, depending on the case. The clinic is five minutes from San Ysidro and offers border pickup and shuttle service.
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The clinic uses advanced tools like 3D CT scans and CEREC digital impressions. For eligible cases, the team delivers fixed teeth within 24 hours of surgery. Lead surgeon Dr. Omar Espinosa completed an oral implantology fellowship at the University of Las Vegas. He is a member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and Academy of Osseointegration.
The clinic sits in Zona Río, five minutes from the San Ysidro border. Most international patients come from the United States. English-speaking staff guide patients through border crossings and shuttle rides. Coordinators also help with hotel stays and border pickups.
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Teethsavers Dental Clinic is a Tijuana clinic five minutes from the US border. It follows strict sterilization guidelines from the American Dental Association. The clinic specializes in dental implants, root canals, prosthetics, and general dentistry.
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