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Prices vary depending on the clinic, the endodontist’s experience, the tooth location (front or molar), and whether advanced imaging or microsurgery is needed. In the United States, the average cost is <strong>_price_compare_us_average_</strong> (per AAE). This means apicoectomy in South Korea is about _price_percent_discount_% less than in the U.S.</p><p>Korean dental clinics usually include the consultation, digital X-rays or CBCT scans, local anesthesia, microsurgical instruments, the surgical procedure, and post-op follow-up visits. In the U.S., the base price often covers only the surgery itself, with separate charges for imaging, anesthesia, and follow-ups. 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Most tourists choose 4 and 5 star hotels with all-inclusive meals. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied food, a large well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have their own water park, which guests can use for free. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.</span></p>"}],"h2":[{"text":"Какая цена апикоэктомии в Южной Корее?","kind":"content"},{"text":"Преимущества и гарантии Bookimed","kind":"content"},{"text":"Ваш личный врач-координатор Bookimed","kind":"content"},{"text":"Лучшие клиники по апикоэктомии в Южной Корее — 4 проверенных варианта с ценами","kind":"content"},{"text":"Обзор процедуры Апикоэктомия в Южной Корее","kind":"content"},{"text":"Получите медицинскую консультацию по апикоэктомии в Южной Корее: Выбирайте среди лучших специалистов в этой области","kind":"content"},{"text":"Видеоистории пациентов Bookimed","kind":"content"},{"text":"Отзывы о Bookimed: узнайте о реальном опыте пациентов","kind":"content"},{"text":"Поделитесь этим материалом","kind":"content"},{"text":"FAQ по апикоэктомии в Южной Корее","kind":"content"},{"text":"Получить бесплатную консультацию","kind":"content"}]},"placeholders":{"price_from":"{{price_from}}","clinics_count":"{{clinics_count}}","cities_count":"{{cities_count}}","savings_pct":"{{savings_pct}}","data_date":"{{data_date}}"},"legal":{"restricted_markets":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"}},"conflicts":[]}