70+ Best Clinics for Flap with Root Resection in Mexico

Board-Certified Periodontal Specialists

Complex procedures like flap surgery and root resections require specialized skill. Mexico is home to elite endodontists and periodontists who have trained internationally. They focus specifically on saving compromised multi-rooted teeth, utilizing techniques that general dentists often do not perform.

Advanced Dental Technology

Top-tier Mexican dental centers are equipped with 3D CBCT scanners and dental operating microscopes. This high-definition imaging allows surgeons to precisely navigate the intricate anatomy of the jawbone and tooth roots, ensuring the diseased tissue is fully removed while preserving healthy bone.

Prioritizing Natural Tooth Preservation

In many domestic clinics, a tooth with a severely infected root is quickly extracted and replaced with a costly implant. Mexican dental specialists prioritize tooth conservation. A root resection allows you to remove only the diseased portion of the root while keeping the healthy crown and remaining roots intact.

Exceptional Cost Efficiency

Periodontal surgery combined with endodontic care is notoriously expensive in the US and Canada. By choosing Mexico, patients can undergo comprehensive flap and root resection procedures at a fraction of the cost, making it financially feasible to fight advanced periodontal disease effectively.

Los Algodones

Baja California

Known globally as "Molar City," this border town offers the highest concentration of dental specialists in the world. It provides maximum convenience for US and Canadian patients who wish to walk across the border for their periodontal surgery and return the same day.

Tijuana

Baja California

Situated directly across from San Diego, Tijuana is a powerhouse for advanced medical and dental care. It is home to massive, multi-specialty dental hospitals equipped with dedicated surgical suites perfect for complex root resections and bone grafting.

Cancun

Quintana Roo

For those who want to combine a stressful dental procedure with a calming environment, Cancun is unmatched. Patients can undergo their flap surgery in state-of-the-art clinics and spend their recovery days resting in a luxury Caribbean resort.

Mexico City

CDMX

The nation's capital boasts some of the most prestigious dental universities and elite periodontal surgeons in Latin America. It is an ideal destination for highly complex cases requiring collaborative care between endodontists and oral surgeons.

Gingival Flap Surgery

Also known as pocket depth reduction. The periodontist gently folds back the gum tissue to access deep roots, removing disease-causing bacteria, tartar, and diseased tissue before securing the gums snugly back into place to eliminate deep periodontal pockets.

Save $1,150+ vs. US prices

Root Resection (Hemisection)

Performed on molars with multiple roots. If one root is severely decayed or has bone loss, the surgeon amputates and removes only the diseased root. The remaining healthy roots are left intact to support a dental crown, avoiding a full tooth extraction.

Save $550+ vs. US prices

Flap Surgery with Bone Grafting

When periodontal disease has destroyed the bone surrounding the tooth root, flap surgery is combined with bone grafting. After cleaning the root, the surgeon places graft material into the defect to stimulate new bone growth and stabilize the tooth.

Save $1,800+ vs. US prices

Guided Tissue Regeneration (GTR)

An advanced technique utilized during flap surgery. The specialist places a biocompatible membrane between the gum tissue and the bone defect. This prevents fast-growing gum tissue from filling the space, allowing the slower-growing bone cells to regenerate properly.

Save $1,500+ vs. US prices

Step 1: Digital Assessment

Send your panoramic X-rays or recent dental records to PlacidWay. A specialist in Mexico will review your case to confirm if a flap surgery and root resection are viable options to save your tooth, and provide an initial cost estimate.

Step 2: In-Person Diagnostics

Upon arriving at the clinic, you will undergo a comprehensive exam and a 3D CBCT scan. The periodontist will map out the exact bone loss and pinpoint which specific root requires amputation.

Step 3: The Surgical Procedure

Administered under local anesthesia (or IV sedation if requested), the surgeon creates a small flap to access the roots. They clean the area, amputate the diseased root, apply bone grafts if necessary, and meticulously suture the gums back into place.

Step 4: Immediate Recovery & Restoration

You will rest at your hotel for a day or two. Often, the tooth will be fitted with a temporary crown. The clinic provides pain management medication, antibiotics, and strict oral hygiene instructions to ensure the surgical site heals without infection.

Step 5: Final Crown Placement & Follow-up

Depending on the clinic's protocol and your healing speed, a permanent crown may be placed a few days later, or you may need to return a few months later once the bone and gums have fully stabilized around the remaining roots.

"My dentist in Texas told me my lower molar was a lost cause due to an infected root and quoted me $5,000 for an extraction and implant. I contacted PlacidWay and found a periodontist in Los Algodones. They performed a flap surgery, removed just the bad root, and saved my tooth for under $1,000. The facility was cleaner and more high-tech than my clinic back home."

"I needed extensive gum surgery and two root amputations. I was terrified of the pain and the cost. Traveling to Cancun for this was the best decision. The oral surgeon was incredibly gentle, used advanced 3D imaging, and the IV sedation made the whole process a breeze. Recovering looking at the ocean made all the difference in the world."

Vetted Dental Specialists

We independently verify that our partner clinics in Mexico employ licensed specialists—not just general dentists—who are qualified to perform complex oral surgeries, ensuring you receive expert care.

Transparent Treatment Plans

No hidden fees. We help you obtain comprehensive quotes that clearly outline the costs for the surgery, necessary imaging, bone grafts, and follow-up care before you ever leave home.

Direct Clinic Communication

We facilitate direct virtual consultations. You can share your dental X-rays securely and speak face-to-face with your Mexican periodontist to discuss the viability of saving your tooth.

Unbiased Patient Advocacy

As a facilitator, we work for you. We provide options from multiple clinics in different Mexican cities, allowing you to choose the destination and specialist that best aligns with your medical and financial needs.