International Dental Center PV in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Please introduce yourself.

Hi, I am a 37 years old dentist, I happily live in beautiful Puerto Vallarta Mexico where the beach and mountain merge like not better place. My name is Alberto Hernandez Figueroa, I started my dental practice at International Dental Center PV about 12 years ago.

I graduated near the top of his class from the prestigious University of Guadalajara of Dentistry in 1999. The U of G dental school has a long-standing reputation for graduating dentists with outstanding skills and knowledge and is considered to be the best in all of Mexico.

After practicing general dentistry for several years, I decided to put his artistic and creative talents in the pursuit of cosmetic dentistry.

It takes a special combination of skills and talents to solve the aesthetic challenges that cosmetic dentistry presents, and I have found that my practical skills and passion for excellence give my patients the kind of results they expect.

Dr. Hernandez’s Professional Qualifications

• Graduated from the University of Guadalajara of Dentistry in 1999
• Graduated from the Dental Prosthesis School with the speciality of Dental Prosthesis Technician in 1998

Continuing Education

• Skul-Facial pain at the Health Science University Centre in 2000
• Certified in Implantology, Root canal Therapy, Advanced Prosthodontic for the general practitioner on dec. 2000.
• Recognized by the University of Guadalajara and Jaliscian Society of Dentistry in its 4th Odontological Meeting  in 2000.
• Certified in Implantology, Prosthodontic and Endodontic for practitioners on June 2001.
• Certified  by the Mexican Dental Association and the Jaliscian Society of Dentistry for the course  of Oral Surgery, Prosthodontics, Orthodontics and Endodontics in 2002
• Certified by the Mexican Dental Association and the Jaliscian Society of Dentistry for the course of  Periodontics, Endodontics, Implantology and Dental aesthetics in 2005 .
• Certified by COA International for his training on the Whitening Dental System with ZOOM! From the company of Discus Dental in 2005
• CPR annual course in 2006

Dr. Hernandez takes tremendous pride in providing “camera-ready” smiles to people from all walks of life – business people, actors, children, teens – anyone who understands the value of a healthy, sparkling smile.

Specializations

• Dentistry
• Cosmetic Dentistry
• Emergency Dental Services
• Endodontic Services
• Implants

We are located at:

446 Lazaro Cardenas St.
Col. Emiliano Zapata (Old Town) Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 48380, Mexico

We are located on the heart of Puerto vallarta, few blocks from Oceans and romantic zone.

Transportation to Our Offices

Public transportation is inexpensive and abundant in Puerto Vallarta, especially in downtown where we are located. For those who are staying in downtown Puerto Vallarta, we are an easy walk, bus ride, or taxi ride away. For those who are staying in our luxurious apartments, we are literally steps away. You can count on a driver and small car to pick you from airport to hotel or apartment.

Transportation from the Airport

For clients who are flying in from other parts of the world, we will pick you up at the airport. This of course is all arranged in advance so we can take you straight to your accommodations.

Contact Our Patients

We have worked with American, Canadian, South American and of course Mexican patients, we can give you a list of patients that you could contact them for information about our services and quality, please contact us to see what they are saying about us.

We are uploading our cases from our patients, please contact us for before and after pictures, there is a video of our patient with her experience in our office.

Amenities

Cell phone: I can lend you a cell phone to stay in touch with us
­WiFi: Toll free WiFi conection in the office to stay in touch with your family and friends at home.
­USA and Canada toll free calls: You can use our toll free Magic jack phone to call hom

How long have you been in business?

I have been working here in Puerto Vallarta for the last 11-12 years

How many dental implant procedures have you done?

For the last 6 years I have done hundreds of implants with a success rate of 95%

Where do most of your patients come from?

95% are form the USA and Canada and 5% locals and some other from Europe and South America

What procedures do you typically recommend and perform?

I recommend replacing teeth with implants in the following cases:

• Implant Therapy in the Esthetic zone
• Totally Edentulous Patients
• Implant Placement in Post Extraction Sites
• Partially Dentate Patients
• Single-tooth replacements

What type of implants does your clinic use?

The brands I use are:

TFIsystem, straumann 3i, yes they are compatible with North America and approved by FDA.

When it comes to technology, we assure that our equipment and dental supply are one of the best in the world, check this information on google:

• Ivoclar Vivadent
• Shick digital x­ray
• NSK hand piece
• dental products SultanHealthcare
• dental implants Biolink Implant System
• Straumann dental Implantas
• Specialites Septodon 58, rue du Pont de Creteil 94107 Saint-­Maur­-des-­Fosses Cedex, France
• Sds kerroZirkon Zahn for cosmetic crowns and much more.

Please give me a summary of the steps in the process of getting an implant at your clinic.

1. Patients needs and thoughts
2. Clinical evaluation
3. Digital xrays
4. Implant evaluation
5. Local Anesthesia application
6. Implant bed: A full-thickness flat incision is made to expose the alveolar crest
7. Bone preparation for implant
8. Depth measurements
9. Delivery of the implant to the implant bed
10. Healing screw is placed
11. Flat close with stiches

Can you please provide a quick description of the surgical procedure at your clinic?

Surgical protocol:

Patients health condition is written on our implant questionnaire

Local Anesthesia application

Implant bed: A full-thickness flat incision is made to expose the alveolar crest

Bone preparation for implant: Cutting is initiated with small round bur, piercing the cortical bone prior to the use of cylindrical burs. Final finishing with appropriate bone tap is recommended in dense cortical bone to facilitate insertion of the implant. Final finishing with cylindrical burs with external irrigation, the precise successive bur procedure are follow according to implant brand.

Depth measurements

Delivery of the implant to the implant bed:  Implant type, length and expiry date should be checked. The implant is removed from tray by carefully avoiding contact of the implant with any surface. The implant is then transferred to the implant bed.

I use one-stage procedure and two-stage procedure, every case is different.

The implant is closed with cover screw (healing screw) located in the package system of each company. Soft tissue are sutured over the implant

How much do your procedures cost?

The cost of the implant procedure is $1000 USD (crown and abutment not included)

We know that American and Canadian prices are really high, with our prices you will save money, have a NEW BRILLIANT SMILE and Vacations at the same time for just almost the same what you would’ve paid in your country.

What payment methods do you accept?

Cash, wire transfer, Paypal, Amex, Mastercard, Visa

How many trips to Mexico are required?

To replace one or two teeth with implants and crowns, most of the time 2 trips to mexico are required, on the first trip we install the implant (s) in a period of time of 5 days on the second trip we prepare the soft tissue to connect the crown onto the implant, we recommend the stay of 7-9 days

How many surgeries/appointments are required?

Each case is diferent, the type of bone plays a role very important, I can say an average time is 4 months.  I use one-stage procedure and two-stage procedure, on two-stage procedure we need to do a second opening (cut a flat)

What do advise your patients to do if they have a problem with their implant?

If the implant comes out, we always recommend to let the bone heal, do not try to put it back on, in our clinic we provide 3-year warranty, yes they need to come again to our clinic in Puerto Vallarta Mexico

What other costs would there be for someone travelling to your clinic from North America?

Well, the cost for abutment and crown have not been mentioned, on the second trip our patients need to know that the crown and abutment is necessary to replace the whole tooth, the cost is $750 USD.

Where do your patients stay while they are getting an implant done?

Most of them  stay in  Hotel Sheraton Bugambilias, Costa Sur resort, Villa de palmar, Hotel Azteca,

Friendly resort, Blue chairs resort and some other stay in our apartments, on my website I offer package that include accommodation when they spend more than $3,000 USD in dental work, or I rent the units $40-75 USD per night.

It it safe in Mexico?

Yes it is

Does a patient need to be able to speak Spanish?

No, since Puerto Vallarta is an International tourist place, the Spanish language is not needed

What is there to do in your city?

People can enjoy ocean activities: yate and boat rentals, whale view tours, scuba diving, Yelapa, and Marietas island tours, pirate shows, jet ski rentals, parachute rentals, surfing and much more.

Land activities: Canopy river, motorcycle, bicycle and Horse rides into the beautiful mountains, Vallarta Zoo, Botanical gardens, Tequila tours, food: we are internationally recognized for our delicious food: Mexican and sea food, Walking on Malecon (walk-board), Sport bars, Casinos, Coffee bars, Malls, Discotheques, and much more

What is the best time of year to travel to Mexico?

The nice winter weather allows tourism to come to pv, and high season is from Oct mid Octber to the end of May

What are the best places to eat in your area?

The best restaurants to eat are daikiri dick’s, la palapa, café des artistes, la leche almacen gourmet. We can get you discounts in few restaurants close to the office.