About Centro de Salud El Carmen

Centro de Salud el Carmen works with a number of specialized health professionals in Alajuela – just outside the Costa Rican capital of San Jose – With a team of skilled and experienced dental professionals, Centro de Salud El Carmen offers a wide range of treatments and services, including preventive dentistry, restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and oral surgery for international patients visiting Costa Rica.

The clinic prioritizes patient comfort and satisfaction, providing a welcoming and friendly environment for individuals of all ages. Whether it's routine check-ups or more complex dental procedures, such as All-on-4 dental implants, Centro de Salud El Carmen aims to meet the oral health needs of their patients while maintaining a strong emphasis on professionalism and excellence in care.


Dentists


The dental team at this clinic consists of a number of highly qualified professionals with extensive experience in several fields.


-- Dr. Carolina Ovando Chajón received her degree in Dentistry in 2002 and graduated as a Dental Surgeon from the Universidad Latina de Costa Rica in 2003. With more than 21 years of experience, she is highly experienced in delivering comprehensive patient care.


-- Dr. Daniel Molina graduated as a Dental Surgeon from the Universidad Latina de Costa Rica in 2014. He also holds a specialization in Periodontology and Oral Medicine from the Universidad del Bosque in Colombia, and he joined the University of Costa Rica in 2021. 


-- Dr. Karen Mora Ballestero obtained her degree in Dentistry with a focus on periodontology in 2019 and graduated as a Dental Surgeon from the University of Costa Rica in 2020.


-- Dr. Carlos Ortiz earned his degree in Dentistry in 2015 and graduated as a Dental Surgeon from the University of Costa Rica in the same year. He further specialized in endodontics, and he completed his studies in 2019.


Treatments


Centro de Salud El Carmen offers a range of cosmetic procedures and dental services, including:


- Teeth whitening


- Composite fillings


- Deep cleaning, scaling & root planing 


- Extractions


- Temporary crown/veneers


- Zirconia crowns


- Zirconia veneers


- Full and partial dentures


- Single X-ray (bitewing or periapical) and panoramic X-rays


- All-on-4/6 full-arch restoration


- Zirconia crown on implant


- Orthodontics


- Frenectomy


- Gingivoplasty/gingivectomy


- Night guards


- Bone grafting


- Root canal therapy


Location


Centro de Salud el Carmen is located in downtown Alajuela (known as “The City of Mangoes”) just 10 minutes from the airport, close to good transportation links, hotels, restaurants, and amenities, for patients and loved ones who may join them.


Costa Rica’s capital San Jose can be reached within approximately 20 minutes from the clinic in Alajuela.


How to Schedule Your Appointment


Connect with the Dental Departures Customer Care Team today and ask for a free, personalized quote for your treatment at Centro de Salud El Carmen. And with our best price guarantee pledge, international patients can look forward to savings of up to 70% in Costa Rica.


Prices and Procedures

1. Implant Procedures
ProcedurePriceDuration
"All on Five" System with fixed acrylic bridge
USD 14,000 - USD 16,000
"All on Six" System with fixed acrylic bridge
USD 15,000 - USD 17,000 USD 30,000
"All on Six" System with fixed Porcelain bridge
USD 16,000 - USD 18,000
Bone graft (large)
USD 850 - USD 1,000 USD 2,000
Implant Supported Overdenture, removable (with 2 implants)
USD 4,500 - USD 5,500 USD 6,900
Implant Supported Overdenture, removable (with 4 implants)
USD 6,500 - USD 7,500 USD 12,300
Implant Supported Overdenture, removable (with 6 implants)
USD 7,500 - USD 8,500 USD 17,700
Implant Supported Overdenture, removable (with 8 implants)
USD 8,500 - USD 9,500 USD 23,000
Implants Supported Porcelain Bridge, Full Arch (with 4 implants)
USD 13,500 - USD 15,000 USD 24,000
Implants Supported Porcelain Bridge, Full Arch (with 6 implants)
USD 17,500 - USD 19,000 USD 28,000
Implants Supported Porcelain Bridge, Full Arch (with 8 implants)
USD 22,500 - USD 25,000 USD 32,000
Mini Implant
USD 600 - USD 700 USD 1,100
Porcelain metal Crown on implant (including abutment)
USD 850
Sinus lifting
USD 2,000 - USD 4,000 USD 4,000
Snap on Denture supported over 4 implants
USD 13,500 - USD 15,000
Snap on Denture supported over 6 Implants
USD 17,500 - USD 19,000
Standard Implant Crown (including abutment)
USD 850 USD 3,850
Standard Titanium Dental Implant (implant only)
USD 1,000 USD 2,200
2. Crowns/Veneers
ProcedurePriceDuration
Composite Veneer (direct bonding)
USD 125 - USD 150 USD 250
1 - 2 days
Full Porcelain/Ceramic Crown
USD 370 - USD 390 USD 1,050
3 - 5 days
Porcelain Veneer
USD 370 - USD 390 USD 1,486
3 - 5 days
Temporary Crown/Veneer
USD 61 USD 150
1 day
Zirconia Crown
USD 370 - USD 390 USD 1,600
3 - 5 days
Zirconia Veneer
USD 370 - USD 390 USD 1,400
3 - 5 days
3. Dentures
ProcedurePriceDuration
Full Denture, Acrylic Teeth (upper or lower)
USD 312 - USD 320 USD 1,800
3 - 5 days
Full Denture, Immediate or Healing (upper or lower)
USD 188 - USD 200 USD 1,500
3 - 5 days
Full Denture, Porcelain Teeth (upper or lower)
USD 500 - USD 600 USD 2,200
5 days
Partial Denture, Acrylic Frame
USD 312 - USD 320 USD 1,200
3 - 5 days
Partial Denture, Flexible Frame
USD 408 - USD 420 USD 1,400
3 - 5 days
Temporary Partial or Flipper
USD 188 - USD 200 USD 450
1 day
Temporary Partial or Flipper (Outside Lab)
USD 188 - USD 200
3 - 5 days
Temporary plate
USD 188 - USD 200
3 - 5 days
4. Root Canal Treatment
ProcedurePriceDuration
Root canal (molar)
USD 400 - USD 500 USD 1,350
1 day
Root canal (anterior tooth)
USD 400 - USD 500 USD 800
1 day
Root canal (any tooth)
USD 400 - USD 500 USD 1,188
1 day
Root canal (premolar)
USD 400 - USD 500 USD 1,150
1 day
Root Canal Treatment (including post/core & standard crown)
USD 900 - USD 1,000 USD 2,200
3 - 5 days
5. Cleaning, Whitening, Fillings & Extractions
ProcedurePriceDuration
Composite Filling
USD 52 - USD 59 USD 202
1 day
Composite Filling (1 surface)
USD 59 - USD 88 USD 130
1 day
Composite Filling (2 surface)
USD 59 - USD 88 USD 150
1 day
Composite Filling (3 surface)
USD 88 - USD 110 USD 170
1 day
Deep Cleaning, Scaling & Root Planing (per quadrant)
USD 94 - USD 110 USD 200
1 day
Extraction (simple)
USD 52 - USD 59 USD 175
1 day
Extraction (surgical or impacted)
USD 260 - USD 280 USD 563
1 day
Extraction (wisdom tooth)
USD 260 - USD 280
1 day
Inlay/Onlay
USD 370 - USD 390 USD 900
1 day
Laser Teeth Whitening
USD 140 - USD 346 USD 496
1 day
Regular Teeth Cleaning
USD 73 - USD 80 USD 127
1 day
Teeth Whitening
USD 140 - USD 346
1 day
Teeth Whitening, take home kit
USD 140 - USD 200 USD 275
1 - 2 days
6. Diagnostics
ProcedurePriceDuration
CT Scan/3D X-ray
USD 50 - USD 60 USD 500
1 day
Panoramic X-Rays
USD 30 - USD 40 USD 140
1 day
Single X-Ray (bitewing or periapical)
USD 21 - USD 30 USD 35
1 day
7. Other Procedures
ProcedurePriceDuration
Amalgam Filling
USD 52 - USD 55
1 day
Frenectomy
USD 180 - USD 200
1 day
Gingivectomy
USD 600 - USD 700
1 day
Gingivoplasty
USD 600 - USD 700
1 day
Night guard (hard plastic)
USD 162 - USD 200 USD 750
3 - 5 days
Night guard (soft plastic)
USD 162 - USD 200 USD 600
3 - 5 days
Preventive resin restoration (P.R.R.)
USD 52 - USD 55
1 day
Prophylaxis
USD 60 - USD 70
1 day
Pulpotomy / Pulpectomy
USD 110 - USD 120
1 day
Resin Composite Filling ( Primary tooth)
USD 52 - USD 55
1 day
Sealant
USD 34 - USD 40
1 day
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