About VARTO Oral Surgery

VARTO Oral Surgery blends a surgical focus with traveler-friendly planning in Los Algodones, just a short walk from the Andrade/Algodones pedestrian gate.

Oral-Surgery–Led Care, Steps from the Border

 

Led by Dr. Roberto Vargas Moras, who focuses on oral surgery, with support from Dr. Luis Amador in general dentistry, the team handles everything from simple extractions to full-arch implant rehabilitation.

VARTO uses well-known implant brands, including NeoDent, Hiossen and Straumann, and maps clear treatment sequences so visitors can stage treatment sensibly between trips.

 

What Makes VARTO Stand Out

 

  • Surgical leadership: On-site oral surgery for extractions, grafting, sinus lifts and complex implant cases.
  • Implant systems by case and budget: Options across NeoDent, Hiossen and Straumann with transparent planning.
  • Near-border access: A quick, flat walk from the gate, with easy meet-ups and short taxi trips on the Mexico side.
  • Wide scope in one place: All-on-4, All-on-5, All-on-6, zygomatic solutions, crowns, veneers, endodontics, dentures, whitening and more.
  • Calm, bilingual experience: Spanish and English assistance, tidy operatories and written, line-item plans.

 

Popular Treatments Travelers Book Here

 

  • Implants and full-arch: Single implants, implant-only or implant with abutment and crown, All-on-4, All-on-5, All-on-6, fixed porcelain bridges on 4–8 implants, overdentures with 2–8 implants, zygomatic options, bone grafts and sinus lifts.
  • Crowns and veneers: Zirconia and porcelain crowns, PFM standard or gold, zirconia or composite veneers and temporaries.
  • Endodontics and surgery: Root canals for anterior teeth, premolars and molars, with post/core and crown sequencing; simple, surgical and wisdom tooth extractions.
  • Dentures and partials: Full acrylic sets, immediate or healing dentures, flexible, metal or acrylic partials and flippers.
  • Diagnostics and add-ons: Panoramic and 3D/CT x-rays, scaling, deep cleaning, in-office whitening and laser whitening.

 

Getting There

 

  • Park and walk: Most visitors park at the Quechan lot in Andrade, California and walk across. VARTO is within the compact center.
  • Simple arrival: You’ll receive a GPS pin and doorway landmarks with your booking. Short taxis are available if you prefer door-to-door service.
  • Accessibility note: Sidewalks near the gate are level, and curbside drop-off is straightforward if you’re carrying bags.

 

Planning & Booking

 

Your Dental Departures advisor schedules chair time around flights, shares a written estimate in advance and sequences multi-step work, such as root canal plus crown or staged implants. There is no booking fee.

 

FAQs

 

Do you offer warranties or guarantees on treatment?

 

Yes. Lab-made restorations, including crowns, bridges, dentures and often veneers, are covered for a defined period. Certain implant components may also be included when specified for your case.

To keep coverage valid, patients are expected to follow the written aftercare, attend maintenance checks and use a night guard if prescribed. Before treatment begins, you’ll receive VARTO’s current written warranty for your plan, including the coverage term, what is included or excluded, such as smoking or missed recalls, and how repairs or replacements are handled.

 

Where exactly is the clinic and how do I reach it from the US side?

 

Drive to Andrade, California, park at the Quechan lot and walk through the Algodones pedestrian gate. VARTO sits a short, flat walk inside the main dental zone.

After booking, you’ll get a GPS pin, nearby landmarks and the easiest meet-up or drop-off point. If you would rather not walk, take a short local taxi from the gate to the front door.

 

Which payment types are accepted?

 

For international patients, clinics here typically take cash and major credit or debit cards. Larger implant or full-arch plans may allow bank transfer.

Your Dental Departures advisor will confirm accepted card brands, any processor fees and whether a deposit is required to reserve surgical or lab time.

 

What languages are spoken at the clinic?

 

Spanish is standard, and English assistance is available for consultations, consent and aftercare.

Ask for bilingual paperwork if you prefer English throughout.

 

How quickly can a root canal and crown be completed?

 

An uncomplicated root canal is usually scheduled over 1–3 days.

If you are adding a post/core and a ceramic or zirconia crown, plan for around 3–5 days total to allow for lab fabrication and a precise try-in. When clinically appropriate, the team can bundle steps into fewer, longer visits.

 

Can an implant and final crown be finished in one trip?

 

Most single-tooth implants are two-stage. Visit 1 includes diagnostics and implant placement, plus grafting or sinus lift if needed. Healing, called osseointegration, follows.

Visit 2 includes the abutment and final crown, with a few days for lab work. For full-arch treatment, such as All-on-4, All-on-5 or All-on-6, expect a similar phased plan, with provisional teeth discussed up front.

 

Is the first consultation free?

 

VARTO commonly advertises a complimentary initial evaluation for treatment planning.

Your advisor will confirm eligibility for your specific case and ensure any included diagnostics are noted on your booking.


Prices and Procedures

1. Implant Procedures
ProcedurePriceDuration
All-on-Five System with fixed acrylic bridge
SGD 7,781 - SGD 9,078
All-on-Four System with fixed acrylic bridge
SGD 9,078 - SGD 10,375 SGD 26,628
All-on-Six System with fixed acrylic bridge
SGD 10,375 - SGD 11,671 SGD 38,904
All-on-Six System with fixed Porcelain bridge
SGD 10,375 - SGD 11,671
Bone graft (large)
SGD 1,037 - SGD 1,297 SGD 2,594
Bone graft (small)
SGD 389 - SGD 519 SGD 1,945
Implant Supported Overdenture, removable (with 2 implants)
SGD 4,539 - SGD 5,187 SGD 8,948
Implant Supported Overdenture, removable (with 4 implants)
SGD 7,132 - SGD 8,429 SGD 15,951
Implant Supported Overdenture, removable (with 6 implants)
SGD 8,429 - SGD 9,726 SGD 22,954
Implant Supported Overdenture, removable (with 8 implants)
SGD 9,726 - SGD 11,023 SGD 29,827
Implants Supported Porcelain Bridge, Full Arch (with 4 implants)
SGD 9,726 - SGD 11,023 SGD 31,124
Implants Supported Porcelain Bridge, Full Arch (with 6 implants)
SGD 11,671 - SGD 12,968 SGD 36,311
Implants Supported Porcelain Bridge, Full Arch (with 8 implants)
SGD 14,913 - SGD 16,210 SGD 41,498
Porcelain metal Crown on implant (including abutment)
SGD 1,686 - SGD 1,816
Sinus lifting
SGD 1,297 - SGD 1,556 SGD 5,187
Snap on Denture supported over 4 implants
SGD 7,132 - SGD 8,429
Snap on Denture supported over 6 Implants
SGD 8,429 - SGD 9,726
Standard Implant Crown (including abutment)
SGD 648 - SGD 778 SGD 4,993
Standard Titanium Dental Implant (implant only)
SGD 1,037 - SGD 1,167 SGD 2,853
Titanium Dental Implant (including abutment and standard crown)
SGD 1,686 - SGD 1,816 SGD 5,058
Zirconia Crown on implant (including abutment)
SGD 1,686 - SGD 1,816
Zygomatic Implants - "All on 4", full arch, fixed bridge
SGD 11,671 - SGD 15,562 SGD 41,498
2. Crowns/Veneers
ProcedurePriceDuration
Composite Veneer (direct bonding)
SGD 259 - SGD 324 SGD 324
1 day
Full Porcelain/Ceramic Crown
SGD 519 - SGD 584 SGD 1,362
2 days
Porcelain Fused to Gold Crown
SGD 1,037 - SGD 1,297 SGD 2,075
2 days
Porcelain Fused to Metal Crown (standard alloy)
SGD 259 - SGD 324 SGD 1,297
2 days
Porcelain Veneer
SGD 519 - SGD 584 SGD 1,927
2 days
Temporary Crown/Veneer
SGD 39 - SGD 65 SGD 195
1 day
Zirconia Crown
SGD 467 - SGD 519 SGD 2,075
2 days
Zirconia Veneer
SGD 519 - SGD 584 SGD 1,816
2 days
3. Dentures
ProcedurePriceDuration
Full Denture Metal (upper or lower)
SGD 324 - SGD 648
2 days
Full Denture, Acrylic Teeth (upper or lower)
SGD 389 - SGD 778 SGD 2,334
2 days
Full Denture, Immediate or Healing (upper or lower)
SGD 389 - SGD 454 SGD 1,945
2 days
Full Denture, Porcelain Teeth (upper or lower)
SGD 519 - SGD 584 SGD 2,853
2 days
Partial Denture, Acrylic Frame
SGD 519 - SGD 584 SGD 1,556
2 days
Partial Denture, Flexible Frame
SGD 454 - SGD 519 SGD 1,816
Partial Denture, Metal Frame
SGD 519 - SGD 584 SGD 1,686
2 days
Temporary Partial or Flipper (Clinic Lab)
SGD 130 - SGD 195
1 day
Temporary Partial or Flipper (Outside Lab)
SGD 130 - SGD 195
1 day
Temporary plate
SGD 259 - SGD 324
2 days
4. Root Canal Treatment
ProcedurePriceDuration
Root canal (molar)
SGD 415 - SGD 454 SGD 1,751
Root canal (anterior tooth)
SGD 415 - SGD 454 SGD 1,037
1 day
Root canal (premolar)
SGD 415 - SGD 454 SGD 1,491
1 day
Root Canal Treatment (including post/core & porcelain crown)
SGD 973 - SGD 1,037 SGD 13,539
2 days
Root Canal Treatment (including post/core & standard crown)
SGD 908 - SGD 973 SGD 2,853
2 days
5. Cleaning, Whitening, Fillings & Extractions
ProcedurePriceDuration
Composite Filling
SGD 65 - SGD 130 SGD 262
1 day
Deep Cleaning, Scaling & Root Planing (per quadrant)
SGD 78 - SGD 104 SGD 259
1 day
Extraction (simple)
SGD 104 - SGD 130 SGD 227
1 day
Extraction (surgical or impacted)
SGD 104 - SGD 195 SGD 729
1 day
Extraction (wisdom tooth)
SGD 259 - SGD 324
1 day
Inlay/Onlay
SGD 454 - SGD 584 SGD 1,167
Laser Teeth Whitening
SGD 233 - SGD 259 SGD 643
1 day
Regular Teeth Cleaning
SGD 39 SGD 164
1 day
Teeth Whitening
SGD 233
1 day
6. Diagnostics
ProcedurePriceDuration
CT Scan/3D X-ray
SGD 130 SGD 648
1 day
Panoramic X-Rays
SGD 130 SGD 182
1 day
7. Other Procedures
ProcedurePriceDuration
Extraction ( Primary tooth)
SGD 130 - SGD 195
1 day
Frenectomy
SGD 389 - SGD 519
1 day
Gingivectomy
SGD 519 - SGD 648
1 day
IV Sedation (by anesthesiologist)
SGD 778 - SGD 908 SGD 3,242
1 day
Night guard (hard plastic)
SGD 156 - SGD 195 SGD 973
1 day
Night guard (soft plastic)
SGD 156 - SGD 195 SGD 778
1 day
Orthognatic Surgery
SGD 519 - SGD 648
Preventive resin restoration (P.R.R.)
SGD 65 - SGD 130
1 day
Prophylaxis
SGD 39 - SGD 52
1 day
Pulpotomy / Pulpectomy
SGD 130 - SGD 195
1 day
Resin Composite Filling ( Primary tooth)
SGD 65 - SGD 130
Sealant
SGD 104 - SGD 130
1 day
Space maintainer
SGD 130 - SGD 195
1 day
Stainless steel crown
SGD 519 - SGD 648
8. Orthodontics
ProcedurePriceDuration
Clear Braces
SGD 3,890 - SGD 45,389
Conventional Braces
SGD 3,242 - SGD 3,631
Invisalign (USA)
SGD 5,187 - SGD 5,836
Metal Braces
SGD 3,242 - SGD 3,631
Retainers
SGD 324 - SGD 389
Scaling
SGD 39 - SGD 52
Splint
SGD 195 - SGD 259
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★ 4.98 .9 reviews

Casey S.

May 2025

Im about to get surgery tomorrow so I thought I would put in a stellar review! I've been to Algodones 3 times and have used Sani and another independent dentist. Varto dentists, staff and customer service is 2nd to none. I will NEVER visit an American dentist and will drive 200 miles to sit in a Varto chair. Professional, clean, compassionate, caring. I plan to get more cavities so I can visit again!

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Julia M.

May 2025

After a lifetime of dental horror stories, Varto has been such a blessing. Their kindness, compassion, patience, honesty, humility, authenticity, attention to detail and consideration are unlike anything I’ve ever experienced in any medical setting. The quality and look of the crowns are amazing and very natural, even on front teeth. After hearing of my experience and seeing the results, several friends are already planning on making appointments. I highly recommend them to anyone, especially those that dread the dentist. They are so good and so fast that recovery is far less than what I’m used to. I am a patient for life!! Side note to address the questions everyone asks me…Hope it helps someone doing research like I was a few months ago: -Los Algedones is very safe. The people there are helpful, kind and very hospitable. Don’t worry about current politics. Nothing crazy is happening at this part of the border. It is a town that relies on making sure foreigners feel safe and they do it well. -Most in the town speak English and Google translate does the rest. Communication in English is no problem at Varto. -No need for pesos. It’s all in dollars. Bring some cash for street vendors but most businesses take card. Take a checkbook for large purchases to avoid the 3% fee. -You need a passport. You can get one same day at the Tucson passport agency. The state department website tells you how. Both sides of the border are tightening security and things are changing by the day. You’ll have no worries if you have a passport. Kids too. -The hotels are nice and clean. And the food is amazing! They even have “soft menus” which is convenient. -Ignore your friends and family when they say you’re crazy for considering going to Mexico for dental work. They are wrong. Best decision of my life.

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Becky

May 2025

I’m personally writing this review just so that this may reached one other person that may be nervous or hesitant like I was to go to Mexico and have their dental work done, but I have to say from the moment I emailed and was greeted when we walked in the staff there was so friendly And most importantly the place is very clean. I never felt once that I wasn’t in good hands. I came with a lot of questions he answered them all very confidently and spoke great English. My tooth that they put on an existing implant turned out perfect, I couldn’t be happier. I highly recommend this team in matter fact I have already recommended them. Thank you so much for making my smile beautiful again! See you next time.

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Carter F.

May 2025

Staff was awesome and very knowledgeable and accommodating would highly recommend using them for dental work.

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Andrea S.

May 2025

I cannot say enough good things about this place! The staff is top notch and they all go above and beyond for you, Fernanda is there every step of the way and will answer any questions or concerns you may have..they all just feel like family at this point. I am so pleased with how my smile has transformed and would highly recommend Varto Oral Surgery. Thank you so much Doctors and staff for making me smile again!

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Casey S.

May 2025

Im about to get surgery tomorrow so I thought I would put in a stellar review! I've been to Algodones 3 times and have used Sani and another independent dentist. Varto dentists, staff and customer service is 2nd to none. I will NEVER visit an American dentist and will drive 200 miles to sit in a Varto chair. Professional, clean, compassionate, caring. I plan to get more cavities so I can visit again!

Show more >

Julia M.

May 2025

After a lifetime of dental horror stories, Varto has been such a blessing. Their kindness, compassion, patience, honesty, humility, authenticity, attention to detail and consideration are unlike anything I’ve ever experienced in any medical setting. The quality and look of the crowns are amazing and very natural, even on front teeth. After hearing of my experience and seeing the results, several friends are already planning on making appointments. I highly recommend them to anyone, especially those that dread the dentist. They are so good and so fast that recovery is far less than what I’m used to. I am a patient for life!! Side note to address the questions everyone asks me…Hope it helps someone doing research like I was a few months ago: -Los Algedones is very safe. The people there are helpful, kind and very hospitable. Don’t worry about current politics. Nothing crazy is happening at this part of the border. It is a town that relies on making sure foreigners feel safe and they do it well. -Most in the town speak English and Google translate does the rest. Communication in English is no problem at Varto. -No need for pesos. It’s all in dollars. Bring some cash for street vendors but most businesses take card. Take a checkbook for large purchases to avoid the 3% fee. -You need a passport. You can get one same day at the Tucson passport agency. The state department website tells you how. Both sides of the border are tightening security and things are changing by the day. You’ll have no worries if you have a passport. Kids too. -The hotels are nice and clean. And the food is amazing! They even have “soft menus” which is convenient. -Ignore your friends and family when they say you’re crazy for considering going to Mexico for dental work. They are wrong. Best decision of my life.

Show more >

Becky

May 2025

I’m personally writing this review just so that this may reached one other person that may be nervous or hesitant like I was to go to Mexico and have their dental work done, but I have to say from the moment I emailed and was greeted when we walked in the staff there was so friendly And most importantly the place is very clean. I never felt once that I wasn’t in good hands. I came with a lot of questions he answered them all very confidently and spoke great English. My tooth that they put on an existing implant turned out perfect, I couldn’t be happier. I highly recommend this team in matter fact I have already recommended them. Thank you so much for making my smile beautiful again! See you next time.

Show more >

Carter F.

May 2025

Staff was awesome and very knowledgeable and accommodating would highly recommend using them for dental work.

Show more >

Andrea S.

May 2025

I cannot say enough good things about this place! The staff is top notch and they all go above and beyond for you, Fernanda is there every step of the way and will answer any questions or concerns you may have..they all just feel like family at this point. I am so pleased with how my smile has transformed and would highly recommend Varto Oral Surgery. Thank you so much Doctors and staff for making me smile again!

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Doctors

Roberto Vargas Moras
Roberto Vargas Moras
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12Years of Practice
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language iconLanguage Spoken:
  • English
  • Spanish
education iconEducation:
  • DDS
  • Specialty in Oral Surgery
Luis Amador
Luis Amador
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6Years of Practice
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language iconLanguage Spoken:
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  • Spanish
education iconEducation:
  • General Dentistry

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