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DDS Dental Costa Rica - Dr. Prada 
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DDS Dental Costa Rica - Dr. Prada
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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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Prices and Procedures
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| All-on-Four System with fixed acrylic bridge | SGD 10,765 - SGD 12,815 SGD 26,313 | |
| All-on-Six System with fixed acrylic bridge | SGD 15,563 - SGD 17,613 SGD 38,445 | |
| Bone graft (large) | SGD 769 SGD 2,563 | |
| Bone graft (small) | SGD 384 - SGD 769 SGD 1,922 | |
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 2,819 SGD 8,842 | 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 4,101 SGD 15,762 | 3 - 10 days |
| Implant Supported Overdenture, removable (with 6 implants) | SGD 8,971 SGD 22,683 | 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 9,227 SGD 30,756 | 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 10,508 SGD 35,882 | 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 11,534 SGD 41,008 | 3 - 10 days |
| Sinus lifting | SGD 1,538 SGD 5,126 | |
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 1,153 SGD 4,934 | 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 1,153 SGD 2,819 | 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 2,307 SGD 4,998 | 3 - 10 days |
| Zirconia Crown on implant (including abutment) | SGD 1,153 |
| 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 256 SGD 320 | 1 - 2 days |
| Full Porcelain/Ceramic Crown | SGD 833 SGD 1,346 | 14 - 21 days |
| Porcelain Fused to Gold Crown | SGD 961 SGD 2,050 | 14 - 21 days |
| Porcelain Fused to Metal Crown (precious alloy) | SGD 833 SGD 1,666 | 14 - 21 days |
Porcelain Fused to Metal Crown (standard alloy)Additional NotesOver Natural Tooth | SGD 743 SGD 1,282 | 14 - 21 days |
Porcelain VeneerAdditional Notes3-5 days are required for 1-5 veneers and 5-7 days required for 6+ veneers. | SGD 743 SGD 1,904 | 3 - 7 days |
Temporary Crown/VeneerAdditional NotesTemporaries can usually be done in one visit. Inquire further for your case. | SGD 128 SGD 192 | 1 day |
| Zirconia Crown | SGD 833 SGD 2,050 | 14 - 21 days |
| Zirconia Veneer | SGD 743 SGD 1,794 |
| 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 1,217 SGD 2,307 | 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 1,025 SGD 1,922 | 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 513 SGD 1,538 | 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 1,217 SGD 1,666 | 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 256 - SGD 513 SGD 577 | 1 day |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Post/Core Build-up | SGD 192 SGD 513 | 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 449 SGD 1,730 | 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 423 SGD 1,025 | 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 333 - SGD 449 SGD 1,522 | 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 436 SGD 1,474 | 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 1,448 SGD 2,819 | 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 122 - SGD 167 SGD 258 | 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 122 SGD 167 | 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 154 SGD 192 | 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 167 SGD 218 | 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 179 SGD 256 | 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 103 SGD 224 | 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 320 SGD 721 | 3 - 5 days |
| Inlay/Onlay | SGD 577 SGD 1,153 | 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 481 SGD 636 | 1 day |
Regular Teeth CleaningAdditional NotesRegular teeth cleaning can be completed in one appoinment. | SGD 103 SGD 162 | 1 day |
| Teeth Whitening | SGD 308 - SGD 481 | 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 308 SGD 352 | 1 day |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT Scan/3D X-ray | SGD 256 SGD 641 | |
| Initial Examination/Consultation | SGD 103 - SGD 154 SGD 231 | 1 day |
| Panoramic X-Rays | SGD 56 SGD 179 | 1 day |
| Single X-Ray (bitewing or periapical) | SGD 109 SGD 45 | 1 day |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
IV Sedation (by anesthesiologist)Additional Notesper hour | SGD 961 - SGD 1,153 SGD 3,204 | 1 day |
| Night guard (hard plastic) | SGD 320 SGD 961 | 1 - 2 days |
| Night guard (soft plastic) | SGD 192 SGD 769 | 1 - 2 days |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional Braces | SGD 2,563 | |
| Invisalign® Full Case | SGD 3 - SGD 5 | |
| Metal Braces | SGD 2,307 | |
| Retainers | SGD 128 | 1 day |
