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New Smile Dental Group is an American Dental Association (ADA) certified clinic popular for dental tourism in Costa Rica. It has a track record of 25 years in providing top-quality dental services.
American and Canadian patients visit New Smile Dental Group – San José for excellent dental treatment at one-fourth the prices in North America. Medical tourists especially seek the clinic’s immediate-load or same day dental implants.
The dental clinic is one of the best in San Jose, Costa Rica. Here are some of its features:
Procedure | Guarantee |
---|---|
Dental Implants | Lifetime |
Veneers & Crowns | 7 years |
Video Transcription
“We have an on-site dental lab with twelve expert technicians. These experts are responsible for creating high-quality porcelain veneers and metal/porcelain crowns.
For dental ceramics, our experts utilize zirconium as well. With a dental CAD/CAM capture system and CAD/CAM computer technology available, we use only the best technology to create dental restorations.
By using CAD/CAM, we can be more precise and make a better preparation on the crown because the computer can only read perfection.
So with that machine, we are giving better crowns to the patients and we are also becoming better dentists because it is making us do a better job.”
The clinic has in-house 3D imaging equipment. A 3D CAT scan generates images of dental tissues, nerves, and bones.
It is used to analyze jawbone structure and quality. This helps dentists decide whether they can place implants.
*Source: Costa Rican Chamber of Health (PROMED)1
A patient saves up to 70% of the dental costs estimated in the US and Canada by going to San Jose, Costa Rica.
For instance, the cost of dental implants starts at $1000 while the same costs approximately $3,000 in the US.
Implant | Material | Price (US$) |
---|---|---|
Upper & lower (all-on-6/all-on-8) |
Porcelain–Noble Metal | $22,000 |
Upper & lower (all-on-6/all-on-8) |
Porcelain Zirconium | $24,000 |
Upper or lower (all-on-6/all-on-8) |
Porcelain–Noble Metal | $12,900 |
Upper or lower (all-on-6/all-on-8) |
Porcelain Zirconium | $13,900 |
Full mouth smile makeover |
Porcelain–Noble Metal | $9,900 |
Full mouth smile makeover |
Porcelain Zirconium | $11,900 |
Package 1
The package includes:
Evaluation | Night Guard |
Panoramic X-Rays | Temporaries |
3D Dental Tomography | Upper Bridge of 12-14 Units |
Medication | Lower and Lower Bridge of 12-14 Units |
Package 2
Evaluation | Night Guard |
Panoramic X-Rays | Temporaries |
3D Dental Tomography | Upper Bridge of 12-14 Units |
Medication | 12-6 Dental implants |
The package includes:
Evaluation | Panoramic X-Rays |
3D Dental Tomography | Medication |
Night Guard | Temporaries |
Upper Bridge of 12-14 Units | 12-6 Dental Implants |
Type of Implant | Trips Required | Price (in US$) |
---|---|---|
One piece – immediate load | 1 | $750 |
Two pieces – abutment included | 2 | $750 |
Procedure | Price
(in US$) |
---|---|
Porcelain Noble Metal Crown | $370 |
Porcelain Zirconium Crown | $400 |
Full Porcelain Crown | $400 |
Bridge Unit (Porcelain – Noble Metal) | $370 |
Bridge Unit (Porcelain – Zirconium) | $400 |
Bridge Unit (Full Porcelain) | $400 |
Porcelain Veneer | $425 |
Porcelain Inlay/Onlay | $400 |
Crown Lengthening | $250 |
Denture with Implants | $6,000 |
Veneers | Price(in US$) |
---|---|
6 | $2,400 |
8 | $3,200 |
12 | $4,800 |
16 | $6,400 |
All packages include oral evaluation, dental cleaning, whitening, and night guard. These are charged separately if you opt for less than six veneers.
Here is a chart highlighting the average price of dental procedures in the US and Costa Rica.
Source: The Costa Rican Chamber of Health (PROMED), 2018
Procedure | Average U.S. Price | Average Costa Rica Price |
---|---|---|
Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal Crown |
$1,210 | $363 |
Porcelain Fused-to-Zirconium Crown | $1,590 | $511 |
Solid Porcelain or E-max Crown |
$1,480 | $459 |
Solid Porcelain Veneer | $1,360 | $436 |
Root Canal Therapy (1-2 Roots) |
$1,010 | $326 |
Root Canal Therapy 3+ Roots |
$1,280 | $349 |
Titanium Implant (Zimmer, 3i, Direct) |
$2,790 | $837 |
Implant Abutment | $930 | $300 |
Implant Crown (Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal) |
$1,210 | $375 |
Implant Crown (Porcelain-Fused-to-Zirconium) |
$1,590 | $549 |
Source: Costa Rica Dental Guide, 20172
The clinic offers all-on-4 implants but recommends all-on-6 or all-on-8 implants in most cases.
The following table shows how the latter score over the former:
All-on-4 | All-on-6/All-on-8 |
---|---|
Costly | Cheaper |
Invasive procedure | Less invasive |
Healthy teeth are removed | Healthy teeth left intact |
Teeth look aesthetically good | Teeth look even better |
Teeth easy to clean and maintain | Easier to do so |
Flying time from U.S. cities to San José (IATA: SJO) is as follows:
From | To SJO |
---|---|
Miami (MIA) | 2h 50m |
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) | 2h 55m |
Orlando (MCO) | 3h 15m |
Houston (IAH) | 3h 35m |
Dallas (DFW) | 4h |
Atlanta (ATL) | 4h |
Newark (EWR) | 5h 15m |
Los Angeles (LAX) | 5h 45m |
Flying time from Canadian cities to San José (IATA: SJO) is as follows:
From | To SJO |
---|---|
Toronto (YYZ) | 5h 10m |
Montreal (YUL) | 5h 50m |
Quebec (YQB) | Connecting flights |
Calgary (YYC) | Connecting flights |
Vancouver (YVR) | Connecting flights |
General time frames are as follows:
Procedure | Duration of stay |
---|---|
Implant placement/ surgical phase | 4 |
1-2 units | 5 |
6 or more units | 9 |
The above table does not factor in arrival and departure.
Dental reports include panoramic x-rays, CT scans, dental plans, digital images of your teeth, etc. These reports help the dentist in providing you with accurate and professional considerations.
Yes. The staff members are bilingual and speak fluent English and Spanish. Some of the dentists also speak French and Portuguese.
The clinic works with Zimmer Dental, OCO Biomedical, and S.I.N. Implante.
If you want to opt for full sedation, the clinic can facilitate this. Make sure you ask for this during the initial phone consultation.
Yes. New Smile Costa Rica offers a lifetime guarantee on implants. It also provides a seven-year guarantee on crowns and veneers.
Yes. The clinic provides free airport pick-up and drop. It also offers free transportation from the following hotels/apartotels/hostels in San Jose for all appointments:
Suites Cristina Apart-Hotel | Casa Lima |
Mi Casa Guest House | Hotel Grano de Oro |
Tryp San Jose Sabana | Hotel Barcelo San Jose |
Park Inn Radisson San Jose | Palma Real Hotel & Casino |
Hostel Casa Colon | Rincon del Valle Hotel & Suites |
Apartotel La Sabana | La Rosa Del Paseo |
Soluxe El Sesteo Hostel | Best Western Irazu Hotel |
Hotel Apartotel Colaye | Gaudy’s Backpackers |
8. How long do dental implants last?
According to a study by Raikar, Sonal et al, when taken care of, the success rate of dental implants is 95% over a span of 10 years.
9. What are some dental hygiene tips following severe dental restoration?
It is recommended to brush and floss twice a day. Avoid eating hard foods like nuts and candies. Paying a visit to the dentist after every 6 months is a good habit as it helps keep a check on your dental condition.
10. Are there any reviews available for dental work in Costa Rica?
Yes, one can find many testimonials on dental work in Costa Rica.
11. Is Costa Rica safe?
The chances of violent crime happening with tourists is low. As is with all countries, people should exercise caution while traveling. It is advised to not carry huge sums of money and expensive gadgets.
Always keep your passport and official document in a safe place when you don’t require the same. Other than these basic precautions, Costa Rica is a beautiful country to visit.
12. Does one need to make any lifestyle changes after a serious dental procedure?
One’s dental health heavily depends on their eating and hygiene habits. One should always eat a healthy and nutritious diet. For a person who has gone through a serious dental procedure, it is even more important to pay attention to their food intake. Avoid sugar and hard, sticky foods. Another lifestyle change would be to stop smoking.
13. Do you offer any financing options for dental work in Costa Rica?
We offer dental financing for procedures with New Smile Dental Clinic, Costa Rica. Contact us for more information.
14. What is the best time of the year to go to Costa Rica?
For most people, a dental trip to Costa Rica is nothing short of a vacation. This is why it is important for many to know what would be the best time to visit the country for some quality dental treatment.
Mid-december to April is the best time to visit Costa Rica as there are plenty of sunny beaches where one can relax after their dental work is done. This time is, however, the most expensive for a tourist. If one is on a strict budget, it is better to go after January.
15. Are there any age limitations on getting dental implants?
No, there are no age limitations for getting implants. As a matter of fact, many people above the age of 65 are the ones seeking this treatment.
16. Is it important to tell the dentist if one is diabetic?
Yes, it is necessary. A more sensitive approach needs to be taken when treating the dental problems of diabetic patients.
According to the American Dental Association, diabetic dental patients can suffer from burning sensation in the mouth, delayed wound healing and increased severity of infections among other problems.
17. Does one need any vaccines to enter Costa Rica?
Even though there are no mandatory vaccines, the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that all travelers should be up-to-date on routine vaccines (MMR, DPT, etc.), as well as typhoid, hepatitis A and hepatitis B.
18. Are credit cards accepted in Costa Rica?
Visa and MasterCard are generally accepted at hotels and stores. But, they aren’t accepted in smaller towns. It is better to carry some American dollars with you as they are widely accepted.
19. What are some things to consider while choosing a dentist in Costa Rica?
Check out the dentist’s patients’ reviews. Choose a place with easy access like San Jose. Be sure to get in touch with the dentist via call or email and discuss your case.
20. What payment methods do you accept?
Modes of payment accepted are cash, credit cards like Visa, MasterCard, American Express, wire transfers and PayPal.
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