Full Mouth Restoration in Costa Rica

Full mouth restoration in Costa Rica can help one repair chipped and broken teeth and get proper bite alignment at a fraction of  what the reconstructive procedure costs in the US and Canada.

 

Cost

Full mouth restoration with dental implants and fixed bridges is among the various dental vacation packages available in the country.

Take a look at the following table which shows the price of various procedures that comprise complete mouth rehabilitation at our network dental clinic in San Jose, Costa Rica:

PROCEDURE	COST
Full Smile Makeover (Porcelain-Noble Metal or Porcelain Zirconia)	From $9000
Upper & Lower (All-on-6/All-on-8) (Porcelain Noble Metal or Porcelain Zirconia)	From $9,000
Upper & Lower (All-on-6/All-on-8) (Porcelain Noble Metal or Porcelain Zirconia) (Includes Both upper and lower bridge units)	From $18,000

 

*Prices are subject to change without prior notice. Please fill-out the estimate-request form on the right to know the latest in full mouth restoration prices.

Appointments for Full Mouth Restoration

For full mouth restoration with dental implants and fixed bridges patients will be required to make a second visit to Costa Rica after three months as the jawbone needs some healing time before placement of the fixed crowns/bridges.

What Does All Teeth Restoration Package Include?

• 6 to 8 dental implants for the lower jaw
• Upper fixed bridge of 12 to 14 units
• Lower fixed bridge of 12 to 14 units
• Panoramic x-rays
• 3D Dental tomography
• Temporaries
• Medication kit (pain medication, antibiotics and local anesthesia)

Candidacy for Full Teeth Reconstruction

A person may need to restore entire set of teeth if they have:

• Damaged or severely worn teeth from acid erosion or teeth grinding
• Lost a number of teeth from decay or injury
• Problems which may require bite adjustment

Why Us?

Our Center

• State of the art equipment
• Modern dental facilities
• On-site Dental Laboratory
• International Patient Center
• CAD/CAM and 3D imaging

Staff

• Dental specialists affiliated with American Dental Association (ADA), American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI), and CCDCR
• Billingual staff

Memberships

• Member of CANATUR (Costa Rica’s National Tourism Chamber)
• PROMED’s Seal Of Quality
• Signing party of THE CODE

Apart from dental treatment, visit the countryfor its picturesque beauty and beaches. Check out this 2016 article published in the Telegraph which outlines 29 reasons to visit CR.

Assistance for International Patients:

Those interested in traveling to Costa Rica for dental work may start making plans of a rejuvenating holiday in the warm atmosphere of Latin American. Just imagine – you can recover from your whole mouth rehabilitation in this medical hub while basking in the warm beaches.

• At the Airport: Concierge services at the Juan Santamaria International Airport at San
• Pre and Post Dental Treatment:
  • FREE ground transfers
  • Assistance in billing
  • FREE Wi-Fi
  • Assistance with prescriptions, medical records and follow-up scheduling – our cosmetic dentist in Costa Rica talks about follow-up and care after the dental work.

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Restorative Dental Treatments

Restorative dentistry deals with the rehabilitation of hard and soft tissues surrounding the teeth structure by maintaining their functional and esthetic ability. They include:

1. Dental Crowns
2. Bridges
3. Inlays and Onlays

 

	Life Expectancy
DENTAL CROWNS as part of FULL MOUTH RECONSTRUCTION Dental Crowns or caps are used for restoration purposes after a root canal treatment or dental implant. A dental crown is placed over a tooth and it helps restore the shape and size along with improving its appearance. Functions of a Dental Crown: 1.       Provides support to a tooth’s structure. 2.       Improves the overall bite. 3.       Holds a dental bridge in place. 4.       Supports a severely damaged tooth.	92.3% (for anterior crowns) and 95.9% (for posterior crowns) 10-year survival rate for Porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crowns.1All-ceramic-crowns have 94.6% survival rate.2
BRIDGES A bridge is designed to provide additional support for teeth or implants. It is made up of two or more crowns. They restore areas of the mouth where teeth have been extracted. Functions of a Dental Bridge: 1.       Restores the natural bite. 2.       Can be anchored to existing teeth or an implant. 3.       Equally distributes the pressure. 4.       Prevents drifting of the remaining teeth.	Studies have found an 88% 5-year survival rate3.

Implant Dentistry for Restoration

A dental implant fuses with the jawbone to support a dental bridge or a crown. It is a replacement tooth root that is embedded into the jawbone. Implants are best suited for the edentulous or for people with multiple missing teeth.

 
Complete mouth rehabilitation can be done through All-on-4 Implants or All-on-6 and 8 Implants. Read on to find out the difference between the two.

All-on-4 implants	All-on-6 implants
The All-on-4 dental implant procedure is recommended for people who are edentulous or those who wear dentures and in need of full upper and/or lower restorations.The procedure utilizes four implants per dental arch.	The All-on-6 implant technique uses six implants placed in areas of the mouth with the highest bone volume.
Benefits: The procedure is quicker as compared to traditional implants Reduced healing time Long term solution According to AAID dental implants help stimulate bone growth and prevent bone loss	Benefits: Well suited for patients with a limited jawbone Does not require a bone graft procedure Fast recovery time Long term results and increased self-confidence
Paulo Maló, Miguel De Araújo Nobre and colleagues’ state success rate of all-on-4 implants is more than 90 percent.4	A study conducted by Pierre Simonis, Thomas Dufour, Henri Tenenbaum states the long term survival and success rate of dental implants is 82.94% after a 16-year observation period.5

Cosmetic Dentistry

It generally refers to improvement in esthetics like color, size, shape and smile. The introduction of CAD/CAM has improved the efficiency, accuracy and esthetic results of cosmetic dentistry. Cosmetic Dentistry includes the following:

Porcelain Veneers for Full Mouth Reconstruction

Veneers are ultra-thin ceramic shells which are bonded to the front of teeth. They can be changed in shape, size and color to suit your teeth. Veneers fix a variety of problems including:

1. Discolored and stained teeth
2. Chipped or broken teeth
3. Teeth with gap
4. Misaligned teeth

Types of Veneers

1. Traditional or Porcelain Veneers
2. Lumineers or No-prep Veneers
3. Composite or Direct Veneers

The cost of porcelain veneers in Costa Rica is US$390*

*Prices are subject to change. Please fill out the Estimate Form for an exact FREE quote. 

Teeth Whitening

Teeth lose their shine over the years because of the following:

1. Tea and coffee
2. Use of tobacco and nicotine
3. Injury to the teeth
4. Certain medicines

Teeth whitening is a common process involving bleaching the discolored teeth to get brighter and whiter ones. Teeth whitening can be achieved by using toothpastes, over-the-counter gels, rinses and strips.

 
Dental Bonding

It is considered best for decayed, chipped, cracked and discolored teeth. It is also used:

1. To fill gaps between teeth
2. To change the shape of teeth
3. To make teeth look longer

Dental bonding uses tooth-colored resin material and a curing light to bond the material to the tooth. It has many benefits including:

1. Tooth colored resin matches the color of your teeth giving you natural results
2. Bonding gives your self-confidence a boost
3. It takes few hours to complete the process depending on the number of teeth
4. The procedure is reasonable and gives excellent results

Gum Re-contouring

The process of reshaping the gum tissue around the teeth is called gingival contouring or gum re-contouring. It corrects problems like:

1. Uneven gum line and gummy smile
2. Premature aging
3. Delusion of teeth being too short or too long
4. Redness and puffiness of the gums
5. Crooked teeth

TMJ Treatment as part of Full Mouth Reconstruction

It corrects problems involving the temporomandibular joints (TMJs) and the bite. The temporomandibular joint connects your jawbone and skull and any problem with it can cause headaches and pains during jaw movement.

The staff is experienced in handling TMJ disorder and may prescribe pain relievers, sedatives and muscle relaxants to ease the pain. Treatments for TMJ disorder include:

1. Bite guards
2. Exercises to stretch and strengthen jaw muscles
3. Surgery of the joint, if the above mentioned treatments do not resolve the problem

Orthodontics

BRACES	TYPES OF BRACES
A very common form of orthodontic treatment involves applying brackets to each tooth, held together with arch wires	Traditional metal braces Tooth colored ceramic braces Clear aligners (invisalign)
After the removal of braces, retainers can be used to secure your teeth in  the right place

Orthognathic Surgery

It is performed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon to correct position of the upper and lower jaws. Some conditions that may require corrective jaw surgery include:

• Difficulty in chewing, biting and swallowing food
• Severe TMJ pain and headache
• Birth defects and facial injury
• Receding lower jaw and protruding upper jaw
• Sleep apnea

Sana A. Ghannam and colleagues studied the motive behind the surgery and found esthetic improvement is a major cause for patients seeking Orthognathic Surgery⁶. According to the research there has been a significant improvement in quality of life, self-confidence and chewing functions of the patients who underwent Orthognathic Surgery.

Periodontal Treatments

 
It includes:

Scaling

It is a process which removes plaque and tartar from the tooth surface. If scaling is not performed it may lead to loosening of gums and tooth loss. A routine periodontal check at every 6 months is recommended.

Periodontal Surgery

Periodontal surgery is a surgical procedure to restore functions of damaged tissues and periodontal structures which support the teeth. The surgery helps clean the deep pockets to prevent any further damage to mouth and gums.

Constant focus on quality and patient centered care is our focus at our dental center in San Jose. We use state of the art equipment to ensure outstanding treatment for our patients undergoing full mouth reconstruction in Costa Rica.

Fill in the quote form on the right for more information.

REFERENCES:

1. Behr M, Zeman F et al. “The clinical performance of porcelain-fused-to-metal precious alloy single crowns: chipping, recurrent caries, periodontitis, and loss of retention” The International Journal of Prosthodontics 2(2014) 153-160 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24596914# Accessed 4 Dec. 2017
2.  Kassem AS, Atta O, El-Mowafy O. “Survival rates of porcelain molar crowns-an update”. Int J Prosthodont. 2010 Jan; 23(1):60–62 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20234895 Accessed 4 Dec. 2017
3. Don Schwass, Karl M Lyons and David G Purton. Sir John Walsh Research Institute, Department of Oral Rehabilitation, The University of Otago. The New Zealand dental journal 09/2013;109(3):98-105  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/256538955_How_long_will_it_last_The_expected_longevity_of_prosthodontic_and_restorative_treatment Accessed 4 Dec. 2017.
4. Malo Clinic Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal. Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) (Impact Factor: 2.01). 03/2011; 142(3):310-20. DOI: 10.14219/jada.archive.2011.0170 Source: PubMedhttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/50226966_A_Longitudinal_study_of_the_survival_of_All-on-Four_implants_in_the_mandible_with_up_to_10_years_of_follow-up Accessed 4 Dec. 2017.
5. Department of Periodontology, Dental Faculty, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France. Clinical Oral Implants Research (Impact Factor: 3.89). 07/2010; 21(7):772-7. DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0501.2010.01912.x Source: PubMed https://www.researchgate.net/publication/45269218_Long-term_implant_survival_and_success_a_10-16-year_follow-up_of_non-submerged_dental_implants_Clin_Oral_Implants_Res Accessed 4 Dec. 2017.
6. Perception of Outcome After Orthognathic Surgery at Jordan University Hospital. Sana A. Ghannam, Ziad A. H. Malkawi, Faleh A. Sawair, Zaid H. Baqain https://www.researchgate.net/publication/259573900_Perception_of_Outcome_After_Orthognathic_Surgery_at_Jordan_University_Hospital Accessed 4Dec. 2017.