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DDS Dental Costa Rica is located in Escazu, San Jose, away from the hustle and bustle of the capital city and near attractive tourist attractions. The clinic offers a wide range of services from general dentistry to complex treatments including dental implants, full mouth restorations, and cosmetic dentistry.
DDS Dental Costa Rica adheres to the strictest national standards as well as the American Dental Association requirements in providing world-class dental care to patients. Dentists here are specialists who have been trained locally and abroad in the United States and Europe
These professionals do not perform any treatment until there is a mutual agreement between them and the patients in all phases of the treatment plan. This rule is based on DDS Dental Costa Rica's deep respect for the needs and desires of each patient. The staff listens to all concerns and answers every question that a patient may have concerning their dental problem and treatment.
DDS Dental Costa Rica provides personalized care and service for a patient from the time of arrival to departure. On arrival in Costa Rica, a patient is met by a Patient Services Coordinator who will be in charge of transportation from the airport to the patient's hotel or residence. The coordinator will also assist the patient with the entire schedule of clinic appointments. This is part of DDS Dental Costa Rica's attempt to ensure that a patient is in good hands throughout their treatment period in Costa Rica.
DDS Dental also offers hotel recommendations for foreign patients and assists in reservations if needed. When patients are free from dental appointments, the clinic also offers day tours to tourist attractions around DDS Dental Costa Rica that include white sandy beaches, lush rain forests, volcanoes, and hot springs.
At DDS Dental Costa Rica, patients will have the opportunity to finally receive the smile that they have always wanted as they enjoy all the beautiful natural attractions that Costa Rica has to offer.
About Dr. Prada
Dr. Vinicio Prada, DDS is a specialist in Prosthodontics, fluent in both English and Spanish. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Costa Rica in 1990. Dr. Prada furthered his expertise with graduate studies in Prosthodontics at Louisiana State University, where he also completed clinical internships in Prosthodontics and Maxillofacial Prosthetics.
His clinical experience includes an internship at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. Dr. Prada has contributed to the field through numerous publications in prestigious journals like Implant Dentistry and the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry and has been a speaker at conferences across the Americas. He also served as a professor and head of Prosthodontics in leading Costa Rican universities.
Dr. Prada works alongside many highly qualified dentists and staff who are English speakers.
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All-on-4-Implantate mit fester Acryl-Brücke | SGD 10,797 - SGD 12,854 SGD 26,394 | |
All-on-6-Implantate mit fester Acryl-Brücke | SGD 15,610 - SGD 17,667 SGD 38,562 | |
Implantatgetragene Deckprothese, herausnehmbar (mit 2 Implantaten)Additional NotesFirst stage of implant placement: 3-7 days. Second stage, placement of permanent restorations: 5-10 days. Please note that in order to be a candidate for implants, ideal bone condition is required, and should bone grafts and/or sinus lifts be required for implants placement, additional time may be required. Inquire further for your case. | SGD 2,828 SGD 8,869 | 3 - 10 days |
Implantatgetragene Deckprothese, herausnehmbar (mit 4 Implantaten)Additional NotesFirst stage of implant placement: 3-7 days. Second stage, placement of permanent restorations: 5-10 days. Please note that in order to be a candidate for implants, ideal bone condition is required, and should bone grafts and/or sinus lifts be required for implants placement, additional time may be required. Inquire further for your case. | SGD 4,113 SGD 15,810 | 3 - 10 days |
Implantatgetragene Deckprothese, herausnehmbar (mit 6 Implantaten) | SGD 8,998 SGD 22,752 | 3 - 10 days |
Implantatgetragene Porzellanbrücke, Vollbogen (mit 4 Implantaten)Additional NotesFirst stage of implant placement: 3-7 days. Second stage, placement of permanent restorations: 5-10 days. Please note that in order to be a candidate for implants, ideal bone condition is required, and should bone grafts and/or sinus lifts be required for implants placement, additional time may be required. Inquire further for your case. | SGD 9,255 SGD 30,850 | 3 - 10 days |
Implantatgetragene Porzellanbrücke, Vollbogen (mit 6 Implantaten)Additional NotesFirst stage of implant placement: 3-7 days. Second stage, placement of permanent restorations: 5-10 days. Please note that in order to be a candidate for implants, ideal bone condition is required, and should bone grafts and/or sinus lifts be required for implants placement, additional time may be required. Inquire further for your case. | SGD 10,540 SGD 35,991 | 3 - 10 days |
Implantatgetragene Porzellanbrücke, Vollbogen (mit 8 Implantaten)Additional NotesFirst stage of implant placement: 3-7 days. Second stage, placement of permanent restorations: 5-10 days. Please note that in order to be a candidate for implants, ideal bone condition is required, and should bone grafts and/or sinus lifts be required for implants placement, additional time may be required. Inquire further for your case. | SGD 11,569 SGD 41,133 | 3 - 10 days |
Knochenersatzmaterial (groß) | SGD 771 SGD 2,571 | |
Knochenersatzmaterial (klein) | SGD 386 - SGD 771 SGD 1,928 | |
Sinuslift | SGD 1,542 SGD 5,142 | |
Standard-Implantat-Krone (einschließlich Abutment)Additional Notes$850 per unit when are 4 or more. First stage of implant placement: 3-7 days. Second stage, placement of permanent restorations: 5-10 days. Please note that in order to be a candidate for implants, ideal bone condition is required, and should bone grafts and/or sinus lifts be required for implants placement, additional time may be required. Inquire further for your case. | SGD 1,157 SGD 4,949 | 5 - 10 days |
Standard-Zahnimplantat aus Titan (nur Implantat)Additional Notes$850 per unit when are 4 or more. First stage of implant placement: 3-7 days. Second stage, placement of permanent restorations: 5-10 days. Please note that in order to be a candidate for implants, ideal bone condition is required, and should bone grafts and/or sinus lifts be required for implants placement, additional time may be required. Inquire further for your case. | SGD 1,157 SGD 2,828 | 3 - 7 days |
Zahnimplantat aus Titan (einschließlich Abutment und Standardkrone)Additional NotesFirst stage of implant placement: 3-7 days. Second stage, placement of permanent restorations: 5-10 days. Please note that in order to be a candidate for implants, ideal bone condition is required, and should bone grafts and/or sinus lifts be required for implants placement, additional time may be required. Inquire further for your case. | SGD 2,314 SGD 5,013 | 3 - 10 days |
Zirkonium-Krone auf Implantat (einschließlich Abutment) | SGD 1,157 |
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Komposit-Veneer (direkte Verklebung)Additional NotesComposite veneers can usually be done in one visit, for extensive cases, multiple visits may be required. Inquire further for your case | SGD 257 SGD 321 | 1 - 2 days |
Porzellan mit Goldkrone verschmolzen | SGD 964 SGD 2,057 | 14 - 21 days |
Porzellan mit Metallkrone verschmolzen (Edelmetalllegierung) | SGD 836 SGD 1,671 | 14 - 21 days |
Porzellan mit Metallkrone verschmolzen (Standardlegierung)Additional NotesOver Natural Tooth | SGD 746 SGD 1,285 | 14 - 21 days |
Porzellan-VeneerAdditional Notes3-5 days are required for 1-5 veneers and 5-7 days required for 6+ veneers. | SGD 746 SGD 1,910 | 3 - 7 days |
Temporäre Krone/VeneerAdditional NotesTemporaries can usually be done in one visit. Inquire further for your case. | SGD 129 SGD 193 | 1 day |
Vollporzellan/Keramik-Krone | SGD 836 SGD 1,350 | 14 - 21 days |
Zirkonium-Krone | SGD 836 SGD 2,057 | 14 - 21 days |
Zirkonium-Veneer | SGD 746 SGD 1,800 |
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Provisorische Teil- oder FlipperprotheseAdditional NotesTemporaries can usually be done in one visit, for complex cases, more time may be required for adustment. Inquire further for your case. | SGD 257 - SGD 514 SGD 578 | 1 day |
Teilprothese, Acryl-RahmenAdditional NotesIf NO extractions are first required 5-10 days are needed for completion, if extractions ARE first required, 10-15 days are needed for completion. | SGD 514 SGD 1,542 | 5 - 15 days |
Teilprothese, MetallrahmenAdditional NotesIf NO extractions are first required 5-10 days are needed for completion, if extractions ARE first required, 10-15 days are needed for completion. | SGD 1,221 SGD 1,671 | 5 - 15 days |
Vollprothese, Acryl-Zähne (oben oder unten)Additional NotesIf extractions are first required, you will need to have an immediate or healing denture placed to allow the gums/extraction sites to heal prior to placement of the permanent denture. | SGD 1,221 SGD 2,314 | 5 - 15 days |
Vollprothese, Sofortprothese oder Einheilung (oben oder unten)Additional NotesIf NO extractions are first required 5-10 days are needed for completion, if extractions ARE first required, 10-15 days are needed for completion. | SGD 1,028 SGD 1,928 | 5 - 15 days |
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Wurzelkanalbehandlung (Backenzahn)Additional NotesRoot canal treatment time can vary based on prescence of infection on the tooth. For a root canal and temporary crown/filling 1-3 days are required. For a root canal treatment including the post & core build up and permanent crown restoration, 5-7 days are required. Root canal treatment time can vary based on prescence of infection on the tooth. Inquire further for your case. | SGD 450 SGD 1,735 | 1 - 7 days |
Wurzelkanalbehandlung (beliebiger Zahn)Additional NotesRoot canal treatment time can vary based on prescence of infection on the tooth. For a root canal and temporary crown/filling 1-3 days are required. For a root canal treatment including the post & core build up and permanent crown restoration, 5-7 days are required. Root canal treatment time can vary based on prescence of infection on the tooth. Inquire further for your case. | SGD 334 - SGD 450 SGD 1,526 | 1 - 7 days |
Wurzelkanalbehandlung (Frontzahn)Additional NotesRoot canal treatment time can vary based on prescence of infection on the tooth. For a root canal and temporary crown/filling 1-3 days are required. For a root canal treatment including the post & core build up and permanent crown restoration, 5-7 days are required. Root canal treatment time can vary based on prescence of infection on the tooth. Inquire further for your case. | SGD 424 SGD 1,028 | 1 - 7 days |
Wurzelkanalbehandlung (vorderer Backenzahn)Additional NotesRoot canal treatment time can vary based on prescence of infection on the tooth. For a root canal and temporary crown/filling 1-3 days are required. For a root canal treatment including the post & core build up and permanent crown restoration, 5-7 days are required. Root canal treatment time can vary based on prescence of infection on the tooth. Inquire further for your case. | SGD 437 SGD 1,478 | 1 - 7 days |
Wurzelstiftaufbau | SGD 193 SGD 514 | 1 day |
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Extraktion (chirurgisch oder impaktiert)Additional NotesSimple extractions can usually be completed in one visit. Should you require commencement of antibiotics prior to extraction, require many extractions, or require cessation of blood thinning medication, your care may require several visits. Inquire further for your case. | SGD 321 SGD 723 | 3 - 5 days |
Extraktion (einfach)Additional NotesSimple extractions can usually be completed in one visit. Should you require commencement of antibiotics prior to extraction, require many extractions, or require cessation of blood thinning medication, your care may require several visits. Inquire further for your case. | SGD 103 SGD 225 | 1 day |
Komposit-FüllungAdditional NotesFillings can usually be done in one appointment. If many fillings are required, several hours of treatment may be required. For your comfort, you may wish to divide treatment into several visits, or the clinical schedule may require such. Inquire further for your case. | SGD 122 - SGD 167 SGD 259 | 1 day |
Komposit-Füllung (2 Oberflächen)Additional NotesFillings can usually be done in one appointment. If many fillings are required, several hours of treatment may be required. For your comfort, you may wish to divide treatment into several visits, or the clinical schedule may require such. Inquire further for your case. | SGD 154 SGD 193 | 1 day |
Komposit-Füllung (3 Oberflächen)Additional NotesFillings can usually be done in one appointment. If many fillings are required, several hours of treatment may be required. For your comfort, you may wish to divide treatment into several visits, or the clinical schedule may require such. Inquire further for your case. | SGD 167 SGD 219 | 1 day |
Laser-ZahnaufhellungAdditional NotesLaser teeth whitening usually takes about 1-2 hours to complete, and most patients experience a change a 7-9 shades in tooth coloration. | SGD 482 SGD 638 | 1 day |
Regelmäßige ZahnreinigungAdditional NotesRegular teeth cleaning can be completed in one appoinment. | SGD 103 SGD 163 | 1 day |
Tiefenreinigung, Zahnsteinentfernung und Wurzelglättung (pro Quadrant)Additional NotesAvailable only on Wednesday. Periodontal deep cleaning, scaling & root planing can usually be completed in one day. You may need to split this treatment into multiple visits based on the extent of your care and the availability of the periodontist. Inquire further for your case. | SGD 180 SGD 257 | 1 - 3 days |
Zahnaufhellung | SGD 308 - SGD 482 | 1 day |
Zahnaufhellung, Kit zum MitnehmenAdditional NotesImpressions for whitening trays can be done in one day, and in most cases, the kit finished same-day. Inquire further for your case. | SGD 308 SGD 353 | 1 day |
Zahninlay | SGD 578 SGD 1,157 | 3 days |
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CT-Scan/3D-Röntgen | SGD 257 SGD 643 | |
Einzel-Röntgen (Bissflügel oder periapikal) | SGD 109 SGD 45 | 1 day |
Erste Untersuchung/Konsultation | SGD 103 - SGD 154 SGD 231 | 1 day |
Panorama-Röntgen | SGD 57 SGD 180 | 1 day |
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Beißschutz (Hartplastik) | SGD 321 SGD 964 | 1 - 2 days |
Beißschutz (Weichplastik) | SGD 193 SGD 771 | 1 - 2 days |
IV Sedierung (durch Anästhesist)Additional Notesper hour | SGD 964 - SGD 1,157 SGD 3,214 | 1 day |
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Halterungen | SGD 129 | 1 day |
Invisalign® Vollständiger Fall | SGD 3 - SGD 5 | |
Konventionelle Zahnspangen | SGD 2,571 | |
Metall-Spange | SGD 2,314 |