is a loan for dental implants deductible

[xmasbaby0]

A loan?    Did you put the payment for the dental work on a credit card of some kind?   Provide some details.   

[VolvoGirl]

If you put it on a credit card or took out a loan you can deduct the full amount even though you pay it over time. If you are on a payment plan with the hospital or doctor, etc. then it's only the amount you pay. Either way you only can deduct the principal amount, not any interest.

[DoninGA]

The loan amount for the implants is a valid medical expense for the tax year when the loan was used for the implants.

Any loan payments in future years will not be deductible as a medical expense since the loan was used initially for payment.