Aesthetic Dental Care Clinique contrôlée de Dental Departures

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Hospital CIMA is one of Costa Rica’s best-known private medical hubs, and the clinic’s setting makes logistics easy: hotels, restaurants, pharmacies, and rideshare pick-up are all close by. English-speaking patient coordinators help you book, share estimates, and arrange door-to-door ground transportation.

Why Dental Travelers Book Here

• Hospital location: Located in CIMA, Tower 2, offering a safe, modern environment close to hotels and services.
• Implant & cosmetic focus: All-on-4/5/6, full-arch porcelain bridges, single implants with crowns, veneers and zirconia restorations.
• Efficient planning: Digital diagnostics and an experienced team help compress chair time while keeping results predictable.
• Bilingual care: English and Spanish are spoken by coordinators and clinicians.
• Helpful amenities: Free exam, free Wi-Fi and water, free phone calls, and complimentary ground transfers for hotel and airport.
• Convenient hours: Monday–Friday 09:00–19:00; Saturday 09:00–13:00, UTC-6.

Services Overview

Full-Arch & Implants
 

All-on-4/5/6 with fixed bridges; porcelain full-arch bridges on 4, 6, or 8 implants; overdentures; bone grafting; sinus lift; standard titanium implants; implant crowns and abutments.

Crowns & Veneers

Full porcelain/ceramic and zirconia crowns; porcelain, composite, and zirconia veneers; inlays and onlays.

Root Canal & Restorative Dentistry
 

Anterior, premolar, and molar root canal treatment; post and core; composite fillings; extractions, including simple, impacted, and wisdom tooth extractions.

Hygiene & Whitening

Regular cleaning, deep cleaning, scaling and root planing, laser whitening, and take-home whitening kits.

Orthodontics

Invisalign® i7, Lite, and Full; clear braces; and Damon® braces.

Diagnostics & Other Services

Consultations, panoramic and 3D CBCT X-rays, night guards, gingivectomy, gingivoplasty, and IV sedation with an anesthesiologist.

The Dentists

• Dr. Anwar Farhat David — 8 years; DDS; fellowships in Advanced General Dentistry, Bichectomy, and Oral Rehabilitation; intensive Implant & Digital Workflow training; College of Dental Surgeons of Costa Rica; English and Spanish.
• Dr. Jorge Porta Sandoval — 10 years; DDS; Master in Advanced Oral Implantology; Linhart Implantology & Oral Rehab program; AAID and Spanish implantology/periodontology associations; English and Spanish.
• Dr. Luis González Valbuena — 9 years; DDS; fellowships in Maxillofacial and Bichectomy; intensive Implant & Digital Workflow training; College of Dental Surgeons of Costa Rica; English and Spanish.
• Dr. Samir Tapia — 20 years; Certified Endodontist / Dental Surgeon; English and Spanish.
• Dr. Paola Guardia — 10 years; Periodontics & Oral Medicine specialist; English and Spanish.
• Dr. Alonso José Casafont Ortiz — Periodontics; Spanish.

Amenities, Hours, Payments & Languages

Amenities
 

• Free exam
• Free Wi-Fi
• Free water
• Free phone calls
• Free ground transfers for hotel and airport
• Wheelchair accessible

Hours
 

UTC-6: Monday–Friday 09:00–19:00; Saturday 09:00–13:00; Sunday closed.

Payments

Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Cash, and Bank Transfer.

Languages

English and Spanish.

Location & Getting There

Find the clinic in Tower 2, Hospital CIMA in Escazú, a 25–35-minute drive from SJO, Juan Santamaría International Airport, depending on traffic. Most visitors use Uber, DiDi, or official airport taxis; the clinic can arrange complimentary transfers to your hotel.

Guarantees/Warranties

Ask your coordinator for the clinic’s written warranty on lab-made work, including crowns, bridges, veneers, and dentures, as well as professional workmanship. Confirm the coverage duration and maintenance requirements. Keep invoices and follow post-op instructions for any future adjustments.

FAQs

1. Where exactly is Aesthetic Dental Care and how do I reach it?

Short answer: Tower 2, Hospital CIMA in Escazú, about 30 minutes from SJO.

Expanded: Fly into San José, SJO, then take Uber, DiDi, or an official taxi to your hotel or the clinic. The clinic provides complimentary ground transfers, including airport pick-up and drop-off, when you book.

2. Do they speak English?
 

Short answer: Yes, English and Spanish are spoken.

Expanded: Dentists and coordinators are bilingual; written estimates and treatment plans can be provided in English.

3. Which treatments are most popular with travelers?
 

Short answer: All-on-4/5/6, full-arch porcelain bridges, single implants with crowns, veneers, zirconia crowns, scaling and root planing, and laser whitening.

Expanded: Many full-arch cases combine digital scans, surgery, and a fixed provisional in one visit, with final porcelain after healing when indicated.

4. How long should I plan to stay in Costa Rica?
 

Short answer: Crowns or veneers may take around 5–10 days; full-arch bridges may take around 3–10 days; implant packages may require one or two trips depending on bone and healing.

Expanded: Your dentist will confirm staging after CBCT imaging and a clinical exam.

5. Do they offer warranties or guarantees?

Short answer: Yes, request written terms.

Expanded: Confirm what is covered, including materials and workmanship, for how long, and any conditions such as cleanings or night guard use.

6. What payment methods are accepted?

Short answer: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Cash, and Bank Transfer.

Expanded: Let your bank know you will be in Costa Rica to avoid declined transactions. Some cards may add small foreign exchange fees.

7. Is rideshare recommended?

Short answer: Yes, Uber and DiDi work well in Escazú and San José.

Expanded: Many guests use rideshare between SJO, their hotel, and the clinic. Your coordinator can also pre-arrange complimentary transfers.

8. What amenities should I expect at the clinic?

Short answer: Free exam, Wi-Fi, water, phone calls, hotel and airport transfers, and wheelchair access.

Expanded: The hospital setting offers extra convenience, with nearby hotels, cafes, and pharmacies.