About El Carmen Salud Integral

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
SGD 17,957 - SGD 20,522
All-on-Six System with fixed acrylic bridge
SGD 19,240 - SGD 21,805 SGD 38,479
All-on-Six System with fixed Porcelain bridge
SGD 20,522 - SGD 23,088
Bone graft (large)
SGD 1,283 - SGD 1,539 SGD 2,565
Implant Supported Overdenture, removable (with 2 implants)
SGD 5,772 - SGD 7,055 SGD 8,850
Implant Supported Overdenture, removable (with 4 implants)
SGD 8,337 - SGD 9,620 SGD 15,777
Implant Supported Overdenture, removable (with 6 implants)
SGD 9,620 - SGD 10,903 SGD 22,703
Implant Supported Overdenture, removable (with 8 implants)
SGD 10,903 - SGD 12,185 SGD 29,501
Implants Supported Porcelain Bridge, Full Arch (with 4 implants)
SGD 17,316 - SGD 19,240 SGD 30,784
Implants Supported Porcelain Bridge, Full Arch (with 6 implants)
SGD 22,446 - SGD 24,370 SGD 35,914
Implants Supported Porcelain Bridge, Full Arch (with 8 implants)
SGD 28,860 - SGD 32,066 SGD 41,045
Mini Implant
SGD 770 - SGD 898 SGD 1,411
Porcelain metal Crown on implant (including abutment)
SGD 1,154 - SGD 1,283
Sinus lifting
SGD 2,565 - SGD 5,131 SGD 5,131
Snap on Denture supported over 4 implants
SGD 17,316 - SGD 19,240
Snap on Denture supported over 6 Implants
SGD 22,446 - SGD 24,370
Standard Implant Crown (including abutment)
SGD 1,283 - SGD 1,411 SGD 4,938
Standard Titanium Dental Implant (implant only)
SGD 1,283 - SGD 1,539 SGD 2,822
2. Crowns/Veneers
ProcedurePriceDuration
Composite Veneer (direct bonding)
SGD 160 - SGD 192 SGD 321
1 - 2 days
Full Porcelain/Ceramic Crown
SGD 525 - SGD 625 SGD 1,347
3 - 5 days
Porcelain Veneer
SGD 525 - SGD 625 SGD 1,906
3 - 5 days
Temporary Crown/Veneer
SGD 78 - SGD 90 SGD 192
1 day
Zirconia Crown
SGD 525 - SGD 625 SGD 2,052
3 - 5 days
Zirconia Veneer
SGD 525 - SGD 625 SGD 1,796
3 - 5 days
3. Dentures
ProcedurePriceDuration
Full Denture Metal (upper or lower)
SGD 508 - SGD 549
3 - 5 days
Full Denture, Acrylic Teeth (upper or lower)
SGD 400 - SGD 410 SGD 2,309
3 - 5 days
Full Denture, Immediate or Healing (upper or lower)
SGD 241 - SGD 257 SGD 1,924
3 - 5 days
Full Denture, Porcelain Teeth (upper or lower)
SGD 1,283 - SGD 1,796 SGD 2,822
5 days
Partial Denture, Acrylic Frame
SGD 834 - SGD 936 SGD 1,539
3 - 5 days
Partial Denture, Flexible Frame
SGD 834 - SGD 936 SGD 1,796
3 - 5 days
Temporary Partial or Flipper
SGD 385 - SGD 513 SGD 577
1 day
Temporary Partial or Flipper (Clinic Lab)
SGD 385 - SGD 513
Temporary Partial or Flipper (Outside Lab)
SGD 241 - SGD 257
3 - 5 days
Temporary plate
SGD 241 - SGD 257
3 - 5 days
4. Root Canal Treatment
ProcedurePriceDuration
Post/Core Build-up
SGD 154 - SGD 192 SGD 513
1 day
Root canal (molar)
SGD 641 - SGD 770 SGD 1,732
1 day
Root canal (anterior tooth)
SGD 641 - SGD 770 SGD 1,026
1 day
Root canal (any tooth)
SGD 641 - SGD 770 SGD 1,523
1 day
Root canal (premolar)
SGD 641 - SGD 770 SGD 1,475
1 day
Root Canal Treatment (including post/core & standard crown)
SGD 1,154 - SGD 1,283 SGD 2,822
3 - 5 days
5. Cleaning, Whitening, Fillings & Extractions
ProcedurePriceDuration
Composite Filling
SGD 76 - SGD 141 SGD 259
1 day
Deep Cleaning, Scaling & Root Planing (per quadrant)
SGD 321 - SGD 577 SGD 257
1 day
Extraction (simple)
SGD 128 - SGD 192 SGD 224
1 day
Extraction (surgical or impacted)
SGD 321 - SGD 359 SGD 721
1 day
Extraction (wisdom tooth)
SGD 359 - SGD 410
1 day
Inlay/Onlay
SGD 475 - SGD 500 SGD 1,154
1 day
Laser Teeth Whitening
SGD 321 - SGD 577 SGD 636
1 day
Regular Teeth Cleaning
SGD 257 - SGD 385 SGD 162
1 day
Teeth Whitening
SGD 257 - SGD 513
1 day
Teeth Whitening, take home kit
SGD 257 - SGD 385 SGD 353
1 - 2 days
6. Diagnostics
ProcedurePriceDuration
CT Scan/3D X-ray
SGD 103 - SGD 128 SGD 641
1 day
Panoramic X-Rays
SGD 38 - SGD 51 SGD 180
1 day
Single X-Ray (bitewing or periapical)
SGD 27 - SGD 38 SGD 45
1 day
7. Other Procedures
ProcedurePriceDuration
Amalgam Filling
SGD 67 - SGD 71
1 day
Extraction ( Primary tooth)
SGD 90 - SGD 103
1 day
Frenectomy
SGD 449 - SGD 577
1 day
Gingivectomy
SGD 770 - SGD 898
1 day
Gingivoplasty
SGD 770 - SGD 1,154
1 day
Night guard (hard plastic)
SGD 257 - SGD 321 SGD 962
3 - 5 days
Night guard (soft plastic)
SGD 257 - SGD 321 SGD 770
3 - 5 days
Preventive resin restoration (P.R.R.)
SGD 67 - SGD 71
1 day
Prophylaxis
SGD 90 - SGD 103
1 day
Pulpotomy / Pulpectomy
SGD 257 - SGD 385
1 day
Reconstructive Surgery
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Additional Notes



Procedure can be done 3-5 hours. Recovery is 7 days.

SGD 1,539 - SGD 1,924
Resin Composite Filling ( Primary tooth)
SGD 77 - SGD 90
1 day
Sealant
SGD 51 - SGD 64
1 day
Space maintainer
SGD 257 - SGD 321
1 day
8. Orthodontics
ProcedurePriceDuration
Retainers
SGD 192 - SGD 257
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