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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.
| Soins Dentaires | Prix | Durée |
|---|---|---|
Bridge en Porcelaine Supporté par des Implants, Arc Complet (avec 4 implants)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 18,110 SGD 31,046 | 3 - 10 days |
Bridge en Porcelaine Supporté par des Implants, Arc Complet (avec 6 implants)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 23,091 SGD 36,220 | 3 - 10 days |
Bridge en Porcelaine Supporté par des Implants, Arc Complet (avec 8 implants)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 28,071 SGD 41,395 | 3 - 10 days |
Couronne d'implant standard (y compris pilier)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 1,229 SGD 4,980 | 8 days |
| Couronne en zircone sur implant (y compris pilier) | SGD 1,358 | |
| Élévation sinusale | SGD 1,940 SGD 5,174 | |
| Greffe osseuse | SGD 1,035 SGD 2,587 | |
| Greffe osseuse (petite) | SGD 453 SGD 1,940 | |
Implant dentaire en titane standard (implant uniquement)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 1,423 SGD 2,846 | 5 days |
Implant en Titane (Avec pilier et couronne standard)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 2,231 SGD 5,045 | |
Prothèse Supportée par des Implants, amovible (avec 2 implants)Additional Notes$1500+ Locator attachments | SGD 4,204 SGD 8,926 | 3 - 10 days |
Prothèse Supportée par des Implants, amovible (avec 4 implants)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 8,408 SGD 15,911 | 3 - 10 days |
Prothèse Supportée par des Implants, amovible (avec 6 implants)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 12,612 SGD 22,896 | 3 - 10 days |
Prothèse Supportée par des Implants, amovible (avec 8 implants)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 16,817 SGD 29,752 | 3 - 10 days |
| Système "All on Six" avec pont fixe en porcelaine | SGD 20,697 |
| Soins Dentaires | Prix | Durée |
|---|---|---|
Couronne en porcelaine avec armature en métal (alliage standard) 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 582 SGD 1,294 | 5 - 10 days |
Couronne en porcelaine\Couronne en céramiqueAdditional Notes5-8 days are required for 1-5 crowns, 8-10 days required for 6+ crowns, and 10 days for full mouth crowns. | SGD 918 SGD 1,358 | 5 - 10 days |
Couronne en Zirconium 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 918 SGD 2,070 | 5 - 10 days |
Facette dentaire en compositeAdditional NotesComposite veneers can usually be done in one visit, for extensive cases, multiple visits may be required. Inquire further for your case | SGD 323 - SGD 388 SGD 323 | 1 - 2 days |
Facette dentaire en Zirconium Additional Notes5 days are required for 1-5 veneers and 8 days required for 6+ veneers. | SGD 918 SGD 1,922 | 5 - 8 days |
| Placage de Zircone | SGD 918 SGD 1,811 | 5 - 10 days |
Porcelaine Fusionnée à la Couronne d'OrAdditional Notes5-8 days are required for 1-5 crowns, 8-10 days required for 6+ crowns, and 10 days for full mouth crowns. | SGD 1,035 SGD 2,070 | 5 - 10 days |
Porcelaine Fusionnée à la Couronne Métallique (alliage précieux)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 776 SGD 1,682 | 5 - 10 days |
| Soins Dentaires | Prix | Durée |
|---|---|---|
Dentier complet, dents en acryliqueAdditional NotesIf NO extractions are first required 5 days are needed for completion, if extractions ARE first required, 8 days are needed for completion. | SGD 1,552 SGD 2,328 | 5 - 8 days |
Dentier partiel, armature en acryliqueAdditional NotesIf NO extractions are first required 5 days are needed for completion, if extractions ARE first required, 8 days are needed for completion. | SGD 2,328 - SGD 2,587 SGD 1,552 | 5 - 8 days |
Dentier partiel, armature en métalAdditional NotesIf NO extractions are first required 5 days are needed for completion, if extractions ARE first required, 8 days are needed for completion. | SGD 1,940 SGD 1,682 | 5 - 8 days |
Partielle temporaire ou 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 517 SGD 582 | 1 day |
| Prothèse complète, Dents en Porcelaine (supérieure ou inférieure) | SGD 1,940 SGD 2,846 | 5 - 8 days |
Prothèse complète, Immédiate ou Cicatrisante (supérieure ou inférieure)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 517 SGD 1,940 | 5 - 8 days |
| Soins Dentaires | Prix | Durée |
|---|---|---|
Canal radiculaire (dent antérieure)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 349 SGD 1,035 | 1 - 5 days |
Canal radiculaire (molaire)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 401 SGD 1,746 | 1 - 5 days |
Canal radiculaire (prémolaire)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 375 SGD 1,488 | 1 - 5 days |
| Pilier | SGD 259 SGD 517 | 1 day |
| Soins Dentaires | Prix | Durée |
|---|---|---|
Amalgame dentaireAdditional 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 129 - SGD 323 SGD 261 | 1 day |
| Blanchiment des Dents | SGD 407 | 1 day |
Blanchiment des Dents au LaserAdditional 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 407 SGD 642 | 1 day |
Extraction (chirurgicale ou impactée)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 388 SGD 728 | |
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 129 SGD 226 | 1 day |
| Incrustation/Onlay | SGD 918 SGD 1,164 | |
Nettoyage dentaire normalAdditional NotesRegular teeth cleaning can be completed in one appoinment. | SGD 142 SGD 164 | 1 day |
Nettoyage en profondeur, Détartrage & surfaçage radiculaireAdditional 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 259 SGD 259 | 1 day |
| Soins Dentaires | Prix | Durée |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation | SGD 129 SGD 233 | 1 day |
| Radio dentaire 3D | SGD 181 SGD 647 | 1 day |
| Radio dentaire panoramique | SGD 103 SGD 181 | 1 day |
| Radio dentaire simple | SGD 26 SGD 45 | 1 day |
| Soins Dentaires | Prix | Durée |
|---|---|---|
| Garde bouche de nuit (plastique dur) | SGD 388 SGD 970 | 1 - 2 days |
| Garde bouche de nuit (plastique souple) | SGD 194 SGD 776 | 1 - 2 days |
| Gingivectomie | SGD 207 - SGD 647 | |
| Sédation gazeuse | SGD 226 SGD 323 | |
Sédation IV (par anesthésiste)Additional Notes$500/first 2 hrs $100 each additional hour | SGD 647 SGD 3,234 |
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| MONDAY | 08:00 - 17:30 |
| TUESDAY | 08:00 - 17:30 |
| WEDNESDAY | 08:00 - 17:30 |
| THURSDAY | 08:00 - 17:30 |
| FRIDAY | 08:00 - 17:30 |
| SATURDAY | - |
| SUNDAY | - |