Questions Patients Actually Ask.

Up to 70% on most treatments. A dental implant is $890 versus about $3,000 in the U.S., and a zirconia crown is $450 versus $1,500. Your personal quote is confirmed in writing before you travel, so the number you see is the number you pay.

No. Your written quote covers the treatment plan agreed with your advisor. If your in-person exam changes anything, we explain it and you approve it before we proceed.

Cash, wire transfers, credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) and PayPal.

Flexible payment plans are available depending on your treatment plan. Ask your Dental Advisor what applies to your case.

The quote and the conversation with your Dental Advisor are free, including a specialist review of photos or scans you already have. The full in-clinic diagnostic consultation, which includes 3D dental tomography and x-rays, costs $150 (about $500 in the U.S.) and is credited toward your treatment.

We work with Zimmer Dental, Oco Biomedical and S.I.N. Implant.

We offer full porcelain crowns (pressed ceramics), porcelain fused to metal, and zirconia restorations, all made in our own lab.

You still have options. Depending on your case: bone grafting, a sinus lift, or our custom subperiosteal implants, 3D-printed in titanium in our own lab for patients with severe bone loss.

A sinus lift is a surgery that adds bone to your upper jaw in the area of your molars and premolars, between the jaw and the maxillary sinuses. It is done when there is not enough bone height in the upper jaw for implants to be placed.

We use bovine bone graft material, also called xenographic material. It creates a scaffold for your own new bone tissue to grow.

When a tooth is badly broken or has lost much of its volume, it needs to be rebuilt with a new filling before a crown can restore its function and appearance. That reconstruction is the build up.

After implants are placed, gum tissue normally covers them while they heal. If the gum still covers the implant when you return for your restorative work, a small incision is made to expose it. That minor step is the connection surgery.

The implants need time to integrate into your jawbone (osseointegration). Restoring them too early puts the whole investment at risk, so we schedule the final teeth once your bone has properly locked the implant in place.

Local anesthetics such as Novocaine for most procedures.

Yes. We offer full IV sedation with an anesthesiologist. Let your advisor know during your initial consultation, since the anesthesiologist is scheduled on demand.

Yes. Our packages include pain medication, antibiotics and local anesthesia, so you do not need to arrange prescriptions.

It depends on the work. General time frames: implant placement (surgical phase), 4 business days; 1 to 5 units of restorative work, 5 business days; 6 or more units, 9 business days, plus arrival and departure days. Your advisor confirms your exact schedule before you book flights.

Restorative work needs lab time, even with our lab in the same building. You will not spend those days in the chair; most patients use the free days to rest or explore Costa Rica.

Yes. We provide complimentary transportation to and from the airport, and to all your appointments as long as your hotel is within our pick-up zone (covered by our recommended hotels).

U.S. and Canadian citizens do not need a visa for tourist stays. A valid passport is enough.

Yes. Advisors, doctors and concierge staff all communicate in English.

U.S. dollars are accepted almost everywhere in Costa Rica, and your treatment is quoted and paid in dollars.

Yes, when you choose an established clinic. We have treated international patients for over 25 years, with 8 full-time specialists, a maxillofacial surgeon on staff, and memberships in ADA, ICOI, AAID and the Association of Dental Surgeons of Costa Rica.

We use the same implant systems, materials and digital equipment as U.S. clinics. The price difference comes from operating costs, not from standards.

We follow HIPAA guidelines. CT scans and x-rays are shared through secure, HIPAA-compliant file transfer.

Yes. We offer a lifetime guarantee on dental implants and a 7-year guarantee on crowns and veneers. Crowns and implants need the same daily brushing, flossing and checkups as natural teeth. Skipping proper hygiene is the most common cause of problems with any dental work, and can affect what the warranty covers.

Your warranty is written and your advisor stays reachable. If an in-person adjustment is ever needed, we coordinate it with you directly.