About Clinica Rivera

Clinica Rivera is a dental clinic in Costa Rica’s San Jose, offering an extensive range of general and specialist dental services, including root canals and dental implants.

Our clinic was established in 2007 by Dr Erick Rivera, a specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery who has been practicing dentistry for nearly two decades.


With a team consisting of American Dental Association members, we offer comprehensive general and specialist dentistry encompassing routine dental care, as well as complex procedures for out-of-the-ordinary problems.


Our staff includes an endodontist and prosthodontist and we offer root canals, crowns, dentures, veneers, bridges and dental implants, as well as fillings, extractions and cosmetic dentistry services, such as laser teeth whitening.


We’re open Monday to Saturday and offer a range of free additional services, including in clinic wi-fi, international calls and a local cell phone.


At Clinica Rivera we look forward to helping you obtain the utmost in dental health, and will be more than happy to discuss your problems and desires.


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Prices and Procedures

1. Implant Procedures
ProcedurePriceDuration
"All on Five" System with fixed acrylic bridge
USD 10,000 - USD 12,000
5 - 8 days
"All on Four" System with fixed acrylic bridge
USD 9,000 - USD 11,000 USD 20,533
5 - 8 days
"All on Six" System with fixed acrylic bridge
USD 10,000 - USD 12,000 USD 30,000
5 - 8 days
"All on Six" System with fixed Porcelain bridge
USD 12,000 - USD 14,000
5 - 8 days
Bone graft (large)
USD 650 - USD 850 USD 2,000
3 days
Implants Supported Porcelain Bridge, Full Arch (with 4 implants)
USD 12,000 - USD 14,000 USD 24,000
5 - 8 days
Implants Supported Porcelain Bridge, Full Arch (with 6 implants)
USD 13,000 - USD 15,000 USD 28,000
5 - 8 days
Implants Supported Porcelain Bridge, Full Arch (with 8 implants)
USD 14,000 - USD 16,000 USD 32,000
5 - 8 days
Porcelain metal Crown on implant (including abutment)
USD 650 - USD 800
5 days
Sinus lifting
USD 1,200 - USD 1,500 USD 4,000
5 days
Standard Implant Crown (including abutment)
USD 800 - USD 1,000 USD 3,850
5 days
Standard Titanium Dental Implant (implant only)
USD 800 - USD 1,000 USD 2,200
3 days
Titanium Dental Implant (including abutment and standard crown)
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Additional Notes



1st trip 3-4 days. 2nd trip 5-8 days

USD 1,600 - USD 1,800 USD 3,900
5 - 8 days
Zirconia Crown on implant (including abutment)
USD 800 - USD 1,000
5 days
Zirconia Dental Implant (metal free)
USD 1,000 - USD 1,200 USD 3,500
5 - 8 days
Zygomatic Implants - "All on 4", full arch, fixed bridge
USD 12,000 - USD 18,000 USD 32,000
8 days
2. Crowns/Veneers
ProcedurePriceDuration
Composite Veneer (direct bonding)
USD 120 - USD 160 USD 250
3 days
Full Porcelain/Ceramic Crown
USD 500 - USD 650 USD 1,050
5 - 8 days
Porcelain Fused to Gold Crown
USD 600 - USD 750 USD 1,600
5 days
Porcelain Fused to Metal Crown (precious alloy)
USD 600 - USD 700 USD 1,300
5 days
Porcelain Fused to Metal Crown (standard alloy)
USD 500 - USD 600 USD 1,000
5 days
Porcelain Veneer
USD 500 - USD 650 USD 1,486
5 days
Temporary Crown/Veneer
USD 200 USD 150
5 days
Zirconia Crown
USD 500 - USD 800 USD 1,600
5 days
Zirconia Veneer
USD 500 - USD 800 USD 1,400
5 days
3. Dentures
ProcedurePriceDuration
Full Denture Metal (upper or lower)
USD 750 - USD 850
5 - 8 days
Full Denture, Acrylic Teeth (upper or lower)
USD 750 - USD 850 USD 1,800
5 - 8 days
Full Denture, Immediate or Healing (upper or lower)
USD 300 - USD 400 USD 1,500
5 - 8 days
Full Denture, Porcelain Teeth (upper or lower)
USD 1,000 - USD 1,400 USD 2,200
5 - 8 days
Partial Denture, Acrylic Frame
USD 650 - USD 750 USD 1,200
5 days
Partial Denture, Flexible Frame
USD 650 - USD 750 USD 1,400
5 days
Partial Denture, Metal Frame
USD 650 - USD 750 USD 1,300
5 days
Temporary Partial or Flipper
USD 200 - USD 250 USD 450
5 days
Temporary Partial or Flipper (Clinic Lab)
USD 300 - USD 400
3 days
Temporary Partial or Flipper (Outside Lab)
USD 300 - USD 400
3 days
Temporary plate
USD 300 - USD 400
5 - 8 days
4. Root Canal Treatment
ProcedurePriceDuration
Post/Core Build-up
USD 100 USD 400
Root canal (any tooth)
USD 350 - USD 400 USD 1,188
1 - 2 days
Root Canal Treatment (including post/core & porcelain crown)
USD 1,000 - USD 1,100 USD 10,440
3 - 5 days
Root Canal Treatment (including post/core & standard crown)
USD 1,000 - USD 1,100 USD 2,200
3 - 5 days
5. Cleaning, Whitening, Fillings & Extractions
ProcedurePriceDuration
Composite Filling (1 surface)
USD 65 - USD 80 USD 130
1 day
Composite Filling (2 surface)
USD 75 - USD 80 USD 150
1 day
Composite Filling (3 surface)
USD 80 USD 170
1 day
Deep Cleaning, Scaling & Root Planing (per quadrant)
USD 120 - USD 160 USD 200
3 - 5 days
Extraction (simple)
USD 100 - USD 150 USD 175
1 day
Extraction (surgical or impacted)
USD 250 - USD 280 USD 563
3 days
Extraction (wisdom tooth)
USD 100 - USD 160
1 day
Inlay/Onlay
USD 500 - USD 600 USD 900
5 days
Laser Teeth Whitening
USD 250 - USD 400 USD 496
1 day
Regular Teeth Cleaning
USD 200 - USD 300 USD 127
1 day
Teeth Whitening
USD 250 - USD 300
1 day
Teeth Whitening, take home kit
USD 200 - USD 300 USD 275
1 day
6. Diagnostics
ProcedurePriceDuration
Initial Examination/Consultation
USD 70 - USD 90 USD 180
1 day
Panoramic X-Rays
USD 70 - USD 90 USD 140
1 day
Single X-Ray (bitewing or periapical)
USD 70 - USD 90 USD 35
1 day
7. Other Procedures
ProcedurePriceDuration
Extraction ( Primary tooth)
USD 100
3 days
Frenectomy
USD 200 - USD 250
Gingivectomy
USD 150 - USD 250
3 days
Gingivoplasty
USD 600 - USD 800
3 days
IV Sedation (by anesthesiologist)
USD 300 - USD 1,000 USD 2,500
Night guard (hard plastic)
USD 200 - USD 300 USD 750
Night guard (soft plastic)
USD 200 - USD 300 USD 600
Orthognatic Surgery
USD 8,000 - USD 11,000
5 - 8 days
Prophylaxis
USD 80 - USD 1,000
1 - 5 days
Resin Composite Filling ( Primary tooth)
USD 80 - USD 100
1 day
8. Orthodontics
ProcedurePriceDuration
Retainers
USD 200 - USD 300
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★ 4.65 .199 reviews

Carla T.

November 2022

Dr. Rivera has been really professional and has shown true commitment to solve my dental implants issues. He has made me feel I’m in good hands.

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Nicole B.

November 2022

The front desk lady is incredibly unprofessional. The woman literally yelled across the waiting room asking for my lastname when it was filled out on the paperwork , and asked her for a bottle of water and she ignored me.

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Harry

October 2022

I'm in Costa Rica on a business trip, I was taking my breakfast and I broke my tooth, Dr. Rivera saved my day! I highly recommend this Doctor!

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Maga

October 2022

This is my second visit to this amazing country! Costa Rica is so nice , the people are kind. I found Dr Rivera when i was desperate trying to find a good Dr , where my money will reach to change my smile and my life, was in that momment when God put in front of me Dr Rivera clinic. He's so special human,professional and with good technology, in my fisrt trip he did implants and now in my second trip he finish my crowns. I have known a beauty country , special people, save money and have a perfect smile , couldn't be better.

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Jenny

October 2022

Dr Rivera and his team are the best option that I found ! They use a quality and top materials, also you can find all the dentistry specialties in a same place.

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Cleanliness

4.68

Communication

4.65

Value

4.66

Quality

4.65

Service

4.63

Comfort

4.62

Carla T.

November 2022

Dr. Rivera has been really professional and has shown true commitment to solve my dental implants issues. He has made me feel I’m in good hands.

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Nicole B.

November 2022

The front desk lady is incredibly unprofessional. The woman literally yelled across the waiting room asking for my lastname when it was filled out on the paperwork , and asked her for a bottle of water and she ignored me.

Show more >

Harry

October 2022

I'm in Costa Rica on a business trip, I was taking my breakfast and I broke my tooth, Dr. Rivera saved my day! I highly recommend this Doctor!

Show more >

Maga

October 2022

This is my second visit to this amazing country! Costa Rica is so nice , the people are kind. I found Dr Rivera when i was desperate trying to find a good Dr , where my money will reach to change my smile and my life, was in that momment when God put in front of me Dr Rivera clinic. He's so special human,professional and with good technology, in my fisrt trip he did implants and now in my second trip he finish my crowns. I have known a beauty country , special people, save money and have a perfect smile , couldn't be better.

Show more >

Jenny

October 2022

Dr Rivera and his team are the best option that I found ! They use a quality and top materials, also you can find all the dentistry specialties in a same place.

Show more >

Doctors

Erick Rivera Paniagua
Erick Rivera Paniagua
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18Years of Practice
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language iconLanguage Spoken:
  • English
  • Spanish
association iconAssociations:
  • College Dental Surgeons of Costa Rica
  • Costa Rican Maxillofacial Association
  • Colombian association of surgery
education iconEducation:
  • Specialty Degree in oral and maxillofacial surgery
  • General Dentistry
Wendy Fonseca Madriz
Wendy Fonseca Madriz
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19Years of Practice
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language iconLanguage Spoken:
  • Spanish
association iconAssociations:
  • College Dental Surgeons of Costa Rica
  • American Dental Association
education iconEducation:
  • General and aesthetic dentistry
  • Certificate in General Dentistry

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Free Ground Transportation to Hotel
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Free Ground Transportation to Airport
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Operation Hours UTC-06

MONDAY 09:00 - 17:30
TUESDAY 09:00 - 17:30
WEDNESDAY 09:00 - 17:30
THURSDAY 09:00 - 17:30
FRIDAY 09:00 - 17:30
SATURDAY 09:00 - 12:00
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