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Kaver Dental Clinic is a long-established practice in San José, Costa Rica, focused on cosmetic smile makeovers, dental implants, crowns and veneers, dentures, and full-mouth rehabilitation. Founded by Dr. Luis Kaver, a pioneer in Costa Rican cosmetic dentistry, the clinic combines experienced specialists, modern equipment, and a fully owned on-site laboratory to deliver efficient, coordinated care for international patients.
You can expect bilingual coordination in English and Spanish, clear treatment timelines, and written aftercare. Many cosmetic cases finish in days thanks to the on-site lab. Implant treatments are generally two-stage: placement, healing, and final teeth. Sending recent X-rays or CT scans before you travel helps the team confirm options, costs, and timing at your first visit.
Fly into SJO, Juan Santamaría International Airport. Rides to central San José typically take about 20–35 minutes by authorized airport taxi or Uber, depending on traffic.
Where to stay: Numerous hotels are within short rideshare distance. Your advisor can suggest convenient areas and share the GPS pin for smooth arrival.
Dental Departures Customer Care can coordinate quotes, share availability, and sequence appointments around your travel free of charge.
Guarantees are typically procedure-specific, often covering lab-made work such as crowns, veneers, and bridges, plus implant components for a defined period. Coverage usually requires routine maintenance and following written aftercare. Before treatment, Dental Departures can request the clinic’s current written warranty for your exact plan, including what is covered, duration, how repairs or replacements are handled, and any exclusions, such as missed follow-ups.
The clinic is in central San José, close to hotels, shopping, and restaurants. From SJO Airport, take an authorized airport taxi or Uber. The ride usually takes about 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. After booking, your advisor can send the exact GPS location plus tips on nearby hotel zones that minimize travel time between appointments.
Clinics catering to international patients generally accept cash and major credit or debit cards. Some larger plans may allow bank transfers. Because card brands, any processor fees, and potential cash discounts can change, your advisor can confirm the exact accepted methods for your dates and note any deposit needed to reserve lab time or surgical blocks.
You can expect English and Spanish support at reception and chairside. Tell Dental Departures your preference when booking so they can schedule you with an English-speaking dentist or coordinator and prepare bilingual consent and aftercare documents.
Most implant plans are two-stage. Stage 1, implant placement, typically fits into 3–7 days with short checks. Stage 2, the abutment and final teeth, occurs after healing, also called osseointegration. If bone grafting or a sinus lift is required, timelines extend. Dental Departures can map visits around your travel and discuss temporary or provisional teeth while you heal.
Yes. The in-house laboratory helps shorten turnaround for crowns, veneers, bridges, and many cosmetic cases. For single-tooth work or small smile zones, results can often be delivered in a few days, while larger rehabilitations are sequenced to keep chair time efficient.
Yes. Your Dental Departures team can coordinate airport-to-hotel transport through trusted providers and suggest nearby hotels based on your schedule and budget. Share your flight details so the team can align transport with your appointment plan.
| Tratamiento | Precio | Duración |
|---|---|---|
| Corona de Zirconio sobre implante (soporte incluido) | SGD 1,332 | |
Corona sobre Implante Estándar (soporte incluido)Additional NotesFirst stage of implant placement: 5 days. Second stage, placement of permanent restorations: 8 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 4,882 | 8 days |
| Elevación del Seno | SGD 1,902 SGD 5,073 | |
Implante Dental de Titanio (soporte y corona estándar incluidos)Additional NotesFirst stage of implant placement: 5 days. Second stage, placement of permanent restorations: 8 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 2,188 SGD 4,946 | |
Implante Dental Estándar de Titanio (solo implante)Additional NotesFirst stage of implant placement: 5 days. Second stage, placement of permanent restorations: 8 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 1,395 SGD 2,790 | 5 days |
| Injerto óseo (grande) | SGD 1,015 SGD 2,536 | |
| Injerto óseo (pequeño) | SGD 444 SGD 1,902 | |
Puente de Porcelana Soportado por Implantes, Arco Completo (con 4 implantes)Additional NotesFirst stage of implant placement: 3-5 days. Second stage, placement of permanent restorations: 8-10 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 17,754 SGD 30,435 | 3 - 10 days |
Puente de Porcelana Soportado por Implantes, Arco Completo (con 6 implantes)Additional NotesFirst stage of implant placement: 3-5 days. Second stage, placement of permanent restorations: 8-10 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 22,636 SGD 35,508 | 3 - 10 days |
Puente sobre Implantes, Arco Completo (con 8 implantes)Additional NotesFirst stage of implant placement: 3-5 days. Second stage, placement of permanent restorations: 8-10 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 27,519 SGD 40,581 | 3 - 10 days |
| Sistema "All on Six" con puente de Porcelana fijo | SGD 20,290 | |
Sobre dentadura Soportada por Implantes, extraíble (con 2 implantes)Additional Notes$1500+ Locator attachments | SGD 4,121 SGD 8,750 | 3 - 10 days |
Sobre dentadura Soportada por Implantes, extraíble (con 4 implantes)Additional NotesFirst stage of implant placement: 3-5 days. Second stage, placement of permanent restorations: 8-10 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 8,243 SGD 15,598 | 3 - 10 days |
Sobre dentadura Soportada por Implantes, extraíble (con 6 implantes)Additional NotesFirst stage of implant placement: 3-5 days. Second stage, placement of permanent restorations: 8-10 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 12,364 SGD 22,446 | 3 - 10 days |
Sobre dentadura Soportada por Implantes, extraíble (con 8 implantes)Additional NotesFirst stage of implant placement: 3-5 days. Second stage, placement of permanent restorations: 8-10 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 16,486 SGD 29,167 | 3 - 10 days |
| Tratamiento | Precio | Duración |
|---|---|---|
Carilla de Composite (adhesión directa)Additional NotesComposite veneers can usually be done in one visit, for extensive cases, multiple visits may be required. Inquire further for your case | SGD 317 - SGD 380 SGD 317 | 1 - 2 days |
Carilla de PorcelanaAdditional Notes5 days are required for 1-5 veneers and 8 days required for 6+ veneers. | SGD 900 SGD 1,884 | 5 - 8 days |
| Carilla de Zirconio | SGD 900 SGD 1,775 | 5 - 10 days |
Corona Completa de Porcelana / CerámicaAdditional Notes5-8 days are required for 1-5 crowns, 8-10 days required for 6+ crowns, and 10 days for full mouth crowns. | SGD 900 SGD 1,332 | 5 - 10 days |
Corona de Porcelana Fundida sobre Metal (aleación estándar)Additional Notes5-8 days are required for 1-5 crowns, 8-10 days required for 6+ crowns, and 10 days for full mouth crowns. | SGD 571 SGD 1,268 | 5 - 10 days |
Corona de Porcelana Fundida sobre Metal (aleación preciosa)Additional Notes5-8 days are required for 1-5 crowns, 8-10 days required for 6+ crowns, and 10 days for full mouth crowns. | SGD 761 SGD 1,649 | 5 - 10 days |
Corona de Porcelana Fundida sobre OroAdditional Notes5-8 days are required for 1-5 crowns, 8-10 days required for 6+ crowns, and 10 days for full mouth crowns. | SGD 1,015 SGD 2,029 | 5 - 10 days |
Corona de ZirconioAdditional Notes5-8 days are required for 1-5 crowns, 8-10 days required for 6+ crowns, and 10 days for full mouth crowns. | SGD 900 SGD 2,029 | 5 - 10 days |
| Tratamiento | Precio | Duración |
|---|---|---|
Dentadura Completa, Dientes de Acrílico (superior o inferior)Additional NotesIf NO extractions are first required 5 days are needed for completion, if extractions ARE first required, 8 days are needed for completion. | SGD 1,522 SGD 2,283 | 5 - 8 days |
| Dentadura Completa, Dientes de Porcelana (superior o inferior) | SGD 1,902 SGD 2,790 | 5 - 8 days |
Dentadura Completa, Inmediata o Temporal (superior o inferior)Additional NotesIf NO extractions are first required 5 days are needed for completion, if extractions ARE first required, 8 days are needed for completion. | SGD 507 SGD 1,902 | 5 - 8 days |
Dentadura Parcial, Marco AcrílicoAdditional NotesIf NO extractions are first required 5 days are needed for completion, if extractions ARE first required, 8 days are needed for completion. | SGD 2,283 - SGD 2,536 SGD 1,522 | 5 - 8 days |
Dentadura Parcial, Marco de MetalAdditional NotesIf NO extractions are first required 5 days are needed for completion, if extractions ARE first required, 8 days are needed for completion. | SGD 1,902 SGD 1,649 | 5 - 8 days |
Dentadura Temporal Parcial o 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 507 SGD 571 | 1 day |
| Tratamiento | Precio | Duración |
|---|---|---|
Endodoncia (diente anterior)Additional NotesRoot canal treatment time can vary based on prescence of infection on the tooth. For a root canal and temporary crown/filling 1 day is required. For a root canal treatment including the post & core build up and permanent crown restoration, 5 days are required. Root canal treatment time can vary based on prescence of infection on the tooth. Inquire further for your case. | SGD 342 SGD 1,015 | 1 - 5 days |
Endodoncia (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 day is required. For a root canal treatment including the post & core build up and permanent crown restoration, 5 days are required. Root canal treatment time can vary based on prescence of infection on the tooth. Inquire further for your case. | SGD 393 SGD 1,712 | 1 - 5 days |
Endodoncia (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 day is required. For a root canal treatment including the post & core build up and permanent crown restoration, 5 days are required. Root canal treatment time can vary based on prescence of infection on the tooth. Inquire further for your case. | SGD 368 SGD 1,458 | 1 - 5 days |
| Poste | SGD 254 SGD 507 | 1 day |
Tratamiento de Endodoncia (incluye poste y corona estándard)Additional NotesFor a root canal treatment, including the post & core build up and permanent crown restoration, 5 days are required. Root canal treatment time can vary based on prescence of infection on the tooth. Inquire further for your case. | SGD 1,141 - SGD 1,198 SGD 2,790 | 5 days |
| Tratamiento | Precio | Duración |
|---|---|---|
| Blanqueamiento Dental | SGD 399 | 1 day |
Blanqueamiento Dental LáserAdditional 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 399 SGD 629 | 1 day |
Extracción (quirúrgica o complicada)Additional NotesComplicated or surgical extractions can usually be completed in one visit. Consultation is first required. 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. Follow up(s) for check-up of healing and/or removal of sutures may be required. Inquire further for your case. | SGD 380 SGD 713 | |
Extracción (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 127 SGD 222 | 1 day |
| Incrustada/Sobrepuesta | SGD 900 SGD 1,141 | |
Limpieza Dental RegularAdditional NotesRegular teeth cleaning can be completed in one appoinment. | SGD 139 SGD 161 | 1 day |
Limpieza profunda (por cuadrante)Additional NotesPeriodontal 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 254 SGD 254 | 1 day |
Relleno de ResinaAdditional 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 317 SGD 256 | 1 day |
| Tratamiento | Precio | Duración |
|---|---|---|
| Examen Inicial / Consulta | SGD 127 SGD 228 | 1 day |
| Radiografía simple (de mordida o periapical) | SGD 25 SGD 44 | 1 day |
| Rayos X Panorámicos | SGD 101 SGD 178 | 1 day |
| TC / rayos X en 3D | SGD 178 SGD 634 | 1 day |
| Tratamiento | Precio | Duración |
|---|---|---|
| Gingivectomía | SGD 203 - SGD 634 | |
| Guarda de noche (plástico duro) | SGD 380 SGD 951 | 1 - 2 days |
| Guarda de noche (plástico suave) | SGD 190 SGD 761 | 1 - 2 days |
| Sedación con Gas (óxido nitroso) | SGD 222 SGD 317 | |
Sedación Intravenosa (por anestesiólogo)Additional Notes$500/first 2 hrs $100 each additional hour | SGD 634 SGD 3,170 |
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| TUESDAY | 08:00 - 17:30 |
| WEDNESDAY | 08:00 - 17:30 |
| THURSDAY | 08:00 - 17:30 |
| FRIDAY | 08:00 - 17:30 |
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