Über DDS Dental Costa Rica - Dr. Prada

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.


How Do I Schedule My Appointment?


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Preise und Verfahren

1. Implantat-Verfahren
VerfahrenPreisDauer
All-on-4-Implantate mit fester Acryl-Brücke
SGD 10,839 - SGD 12,904 SGD 26,495
All-on-6-Implantate mit fester Acryl-Brücke
SGD 15,670 - SGD 17,735 SGD 38,711
Implantatgetragene Deckprothese, herausnehmbar (mit 2 Implantaten)
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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 2,839 SGD 8,904
3 - 10 days
Implantatgetragene Deckprothese, herausnehmbar (mit 4 Implantaten)
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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 4,129 SGD 15,871
3 - 10 days
Implantatgetragene Deckprothese, herausnehmbar (mit 6 Implantaten)
SGD 9,033 SGD 22,839
3 - 10 days
Implantatgetragene Porzellanbrücke, Vollbogen (mit 4 Implantaten)
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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 9,291 SGD 30,969
3 - 10 days
Implantatgetragene Porzellanbrücke, Vollbogen (mit 6 Implantaten)
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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 10,581 SGD 36,130
3 - 10 days
Implantatgetragene Porzellanbrücke, Vollbogen (mit 8 Implantaten)
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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 11,613 SGD 41,292
3 - 10 days
Knochenersatzmaterial (groß)
SGD 774 SGD 2,581
Knochenersatzmaterial (klein)
SGD 387 - SGD 774 SGD 1,936
Sinuslift
SGD 1,548 SGD 5,161
Standard-Implantat-Krone (einschließlich Abutment)
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$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 1,161 SGD 4,968
5 - 10 days
Standard-Zahnimplantat aus Titan (nur Implantat)
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$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 1,161 SGD 2,839
3 - 7 days
Zahnimplantat aus Titan (einschließlich Abutment und Standardkrone)
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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 2,323 SGD 5,032
3 - 10 days
Zirkonium-Krone auf Implantat (einschließlich Abutment)
SGD 1,161
2. Kategorie: Kronen/Veneers (Zahnverblendung) (9 Verfahren)
VerfahrenPreisDauer
Komposit-Veneer (direkte Verklebung)
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Composite veneers can usually be done in one visit, for extensive cases, multiple visits may be required. Inquire further for your case

SGD 258 SGD 323
1 - 2 days
Porzellan mit Goldkrone verschmolzen
SGD 968 SGD 2,065
14 - 21 days
Porzellan mit Metallkrone verschmolzen (Edelmetalllegierung)
SGD 839 SGD 1,677
14 - 21 days
Porzellan mit Metallkrone verschmolzen (Standardlegierung)
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Over Natural Tooth

SGD 748 SGD 1,290
14 - 21 days
Porzellan-Veneer
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3-5 days are required for 1-5 veneers and 5-7 days required for 6+ veneers.

SGD 748 SGD 1,917
3 - 7 days
Temporäre Krone/Veneer
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Temporaries can usually be done in one visit. Inquire further for your case.

SGD 129 SGD 194
1 day
Vollporzellan/Keramik-Krone
SGD 839 SGD 1,355
14 - 21 days
Zirkonium-Krone
SGD 839 SGD 2,065
14 - 21 days
Zirkonium-Veneer
SGD 748 SGD 1,807
3. Zahnprothese
VerfahrenPreisDauer
Provisorische Teil- oder Flipperprothese
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Temporaries can usually be done in one visit, for complex cases, more time may be required for adustment. Inquire further for your case.

SGD 258 - SGD 516 SGD 581
1 day
Teilprothese, Acryl-Rahmen
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If 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 516 SGD 1,548
5 - 15 days
Teilprothese, Metallrahmen
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If 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 1,226 SGD 1,677
5 - 15 days
Vollprothese, Acryl-Zähne (oben oder unten)
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If 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 1,226 SGD 2,323
5 - 15 days
Vollprothese, Sofortprothese oder Einheilung (oben oder unten)
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If 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 1,032 SGD 1,936
5 - 15 days
4. Wurzelkanalbehandlung
VerfahrenPreisDauer
Wurzelkanalbehandlung (Backenzahn)
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Root 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 452 SGD 1,742
1 - 7 days
Wurzelkanalbehandlung (beliebiger Zahn)
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Root 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 335 - SGD 452 SGD 1,532
1 - 7 days
Wurzelkanalbehandlung (Frontzahn)
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Root 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 426 SGD 1,032
1 - 7 days
Wurzelkanalbehandlung (vorderer Backenzahn)
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Root 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 439 SGD 1,484
1 - 7 days
Wurzelstiftaufbau
SGD 194 SGD 516
1 day
5.
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Extraktion (chirurgisch oder impaktiert)
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Simple 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 323 SGD 726
3 - 5 days
Extraktion (einfach)
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Simple 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 226
1 day
Komposit-Füllung
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Fillings 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 123 - SGD 168 SGD 260
1 day
Komposit-Füllung (2 Oberflächen)
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Fillings 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 155 SGD 194
1 day
Komposit-Füllung (3 Oberflächen)
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Fillings 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 168 SGD 219
1 day
Laser-Zahnaufhellung
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Laser teeth whitening usually takes about 1-2 hours to complete, and most patients experience a change a 7-9 shades in tooth coloration.

SGD 484 SGD 640
1 day
Regelmäßige Zahnreinigung
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Regular teeth cleaning can be completed in one appoinment.

SGD 103 SGD 163
1 day
Tiefenreinigung, Zahnsteinentfernung und Wurzelglättung (pro Quadrant)
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Available 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 181 SGD 258
1 - 3 days
Zahnaufhellung
SGD 310 - SGD 484
1 day
Zahnaufhellung, Kit zum Mitnehmen
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Impressions for whitening trays can be done in one day, and in most cases, the kit finished same-day. Inquire further for your case.

SGD 310 SGD 355
1 day
Zahninlay
SGD 581 SGD 1,161
3 days
6. Diagnostik
VerfahrenPreisDauer
CT-Scan/3D-Röntgen
SGD 258 SGD 645
Einzel-Röntgen (Bissflügel oder periapikal)
SGD 110 SGD 45
1 day
Erste Untersuchung/Konsultation
SGD 103 - SGD 155 SGD 232
1 day
Panorama-Röntgen
SGD 57 SGD 181
1 day
7. Andere Verfahren
VerfahrenPreisDauer
Beißschutz (Hartplastik)
SGD 323 SGD 968
1 - 2 days
Beißschutz (Weichplastik)
SGD 194 SGD 774
1 - 2 days
IV Sedierung (durch Anästhesist)
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per hour

SGD 968 - SGD 1,161 SGD 3,226
1 day
8. Kieferorthopädie
VerfahrenPreisDauer
Halterungen
SGD 129
1 day
Invisalign® Vollständiger Fall
SGD 3 - SGD 5
Konventionelle Zahnspangen
SGD 2,581
Metall-Spange
SGD 2,323
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