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DDS Dental Costa Rica - Dr. Prada 
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DDS Dental Costa Rica - Dr. Prada Dental Departures Verified Clinic
We conduct a 4 part review of our dental clinic* - site visit, quality survey, online reputation, dental license verification
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Dental Departures Verified Clinic We conduct a 4 part review of our dental clinic* - site visit, quality survey, online reputation, dental license verification
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Show all photosAbout DDS Dental Costa Rica - Dr. Prada
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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Prices and Procedures
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| "All on Four" System with fixed acrylic bridge | SGD 11,247 - SGD 13,389 SGD 27,493 | |
| "All on Six" System with fixed acrylic bridge | SGD 16,260 - SGD 18,402 SGD 40,168 | |
| Bone graft (large) | SGD 803 SGD 2,678 | |
| Bone graft (small) | SGD 402 - SGD 803 SGD 2,008 | |
Implant Supported Overdenture, removable (with 2 implants) 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 2,946 SGD 9,239 | 3 - 10 days |
Implant Supported Overdenture, removable (with 4 implants)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 4,285 SGD 16,469 | 3 - 10 days |
| Implant Supported Overdenture, removable (with 6 implants) | SGD 9,373 SGD 23,699 | 3 - 10 days |
Implants Supported Porcelain Bridge, Full Arch (with 4 implants)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 9,640 SGD 32,134 | 3 - 10 days |
Implants Supported Porcelain Bridge, Full Arch (with 6 implants)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 10,979 SGD 37,490 | 3 - 10 days |
Implants Supported Porcelain Bridge, Full Arch (with 8 implants)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 12,050 SGD 42,846 | 3 - 10 days |
| Sinus lifting | SGD 1,607 SGD 5,356 | |
Standard Implant Crown (including 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 1,205 SGD 5,155 | 5 - 10 days |
Standard Titanium Dental Implant (implant only)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 1,205 SGD 2,946 | 3 - 7 days |
Titanium Dental Implant (including abutment and standard crown)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 2,410 SGD 5,222 | 3 - 10 days |
| Zirconia Crown on implant (including abutment) | SGD 1,205 |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Composite Veneer (direct bonding)Additional NotesComposite veneers can usually be done in one visit, for extensive cases, multiple visits may be required. Inquire further for your case | SGD 268 SGD 335 | 1 - 2 days |
| Full Porcelain/Ceramic Crown | SGD 870 SGD 1,406 | 14 - 21 days |
| Porcelain Fused to Gold Crown | SGD 1,004 SGD 2,142 | 14 - 21 days |
| Porcelain Fused to Metal Crown (precious alloy) | SGD 870 SGD 1,741 | 14 - 21 days |
Porcelain Fused to Metal Crown (standard alloy)Additional NotesOver Natural Tooth | SGD 777 SGD 1,339 | 14 - 21 days |
Porcelain VeneerAdditional Notes3-5 days are required for 1-5 veneers and 5-7 days required for 6+ veneers. | SGD 777 SGD 1,989 | 3 - 7 days |
Temporary Crown/VeneerAdditional NotesTemporaries can usually be done in one visit. Inquire further for your case. | SGD 134 SGD 201 | 1 day |
| Zirconia Crown | SGD 870 SGD 2,142 | 14 - 21 days |
| Zirconia Veneer | SGD 777 SGD 1,875 |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Full Denture, Acrylic Teeth (upper or lower)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 1,272 SGD 2,410 | 5 - 15 days |
Full Denture, Immediate or Healing (upper or lower)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 1,071 SGD 2,008 | 5 - 15 days |
Partial Denture, Acrylic FrameAdditional 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 536 SGD 1,607 | 5 - 15 days |
Partial Denture, Metal FrameAdditional 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 1,272 SGD 1,741 | 5 - 15 days |
Temporary Partial or FlipperAdditional NotesTemporaries can usually be done in one visit, for complex cases, more time may be required for adustment. Inquire further for your case. | SGD 268 - SGD 536 SGD 603 | 1 day |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Post/Core Build-up | SGD 201 SGD 536 | 1 day |
Root canal (molar)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 469 SGD 1,808 | 1 - 7 days |
Root canal (anterior tooth)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 442 SGD 1,071 | 1 - 7 days |
Root canal (any tooth)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 348 - SGD 469 SGD 1,590 | 1 - 7 days |
Root canal (premolar)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 455 SGD 1,540 | 1 - 7 days |
Root Canal Treatment (including post/core & standard crown)Additional NotesFor 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 1,513 SGD 2,946 | 5 - 7 days |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Composite FillingAdditional 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 127 - SGD 174 SGD 270 | 1 day |
Composite Filling (1 surface)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 127 SGD 174 | 1 day |
Composite Filling (2 surface)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 161 SGD 201 | 1 day |
Composite Filling (3 surface)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 174 SGD 228 | 1 day |
Deep Cleaning, Scaling & Root Planing (per 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 187 SGD 268 | 1 - 3 days |
Extraction (simple)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 107 SGD 234 | 1 day |
Extraction (surgical or impacted)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 335 SGD 753 | 3 - 5 days |
| Inlay/Onlay | SGD 603 SGD 1,205 | 3 days |
Laser Teeth WhiteningAdditional 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 502 SGD 664 | 1 day |
Regular Teeth CleaningAdditional NotesRegular teeth cleaning can be completed in one appoinment. | SGD 107 SGD 170 | 1 day |
| Teeth Whitening | SGD 321 - SGD 502 | 1 day |
Teeth Whitening, take home kitAdditional 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 321 SGD 368 | 1 day |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT Scan/3D X-ray | SGD 268 SGD 669 | |
| Initial Examination/Consultation | SGD 107 - SGD 161 SGD 241 | 1 day |
| Panoramic X-Rays | SGD 59 SGD 187 | 1 day |
| Single X-Ray (bitewing or periapical) | SGD 114 SGD 47 | 1 day |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
IV Sedation (by anesthesiologist)Additional Notesper hour | SGD 1,004 - SGD 1,205 SGD 3,347 | 1 day |
| Night guard (hard plastic) | SGD 335 SGD 1,004 | 1 - 2 days |
| Night guard (soft plastic) | SGD 201 SGD 803 | 1 - 2 days |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional Braces | SGD 2,678 | |
| Invisalign® Full Case | SGD 3 - SGD 5 | |
| Metal Braces | SGD 2,410 | |
| Retainers | SGD 134 | 1 day |
