Esthetic Dent

Esthetic Dent is a multi-specialty clinic established in 1978. It operates three locations in Cóbano, Santa Teresa, and Pavas, Costa Rica. The facility provides dental care alongside aesthetic medicine, dermatology assessments, and wellness services. These locations let international patients coordinate treatments near popular coastal destinations.

Accreditations and Professional Standings

The clinic is registered with the College of Dental Surgeons of Costa Rica. Surgeons maintain memberships in several recognized international organizations:

• American Dental Association (ADA)
• International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)
• American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)

These memberships reflect a commitment to international standards in restorative and implant dentistry. The medical team includes nine doctors – eight full-time dental specialists and a maxillofacial surgeon.

Dental Specialties and Procedures

The clinic has treated over 2,000 local and international patients with biomimetic restorations. Specialists focus on complex oral rehabilitation and aesthetic smile design.

Oral Implantology and Surgery

Surgeons perform full-arch restorations using All-on-4 and All-on-6 protocols. All-on-4 uses four implants to support a fixed bridge. Two posterior implants are tilted up to 45 degrees to maximize bone contact. If bone density is low, the team may recommend All-on-5 or All-on-8 designs. The clinic uses systems from Straumann Group, Zimmer Biomet, and Nobel Biocare.

Treatment typically requires two trips separated by a six-month healing period. Specialists provide virtual follow-up between visits to monitor implant stability and diet progression.

Cosmetic Dentistry

Aesthetic treatments include porcelain and composite veneers. The team uses conservative enamel reshaping to preserve natural tooth structure. Digital smile design lets patients visualize results before preparation begins.

Porcelain restorations are hand-finished in an in-house dental lab for personalized detail. For patients with active decay or grinding habits, the clinic offers alternative bonding or protective night guards.

Periodontal and Restorative Care

Specialists treat various stages of gum disease, including gingivitis and chronic periodontitis. Diagnostics involve measuring gum pockets and assessing bone loss through radiographic records. Treatments include deep periodontal cleaning and long-term maintenance programs.

The restorative department also performs root canal therapy and orthodontic care using aligners or braces.

Advanced Technologies and Equipment

Esthetic Dent uses a connected digital workflow to improve diagnostic accuracy. Key technologies include:

• 3D CBCT imaging for precise implant planning and bone assessment
• Medit intraoral scanners to capture digital impressions without messy molds
• Fotona 4D laser for non-surgical skin rejuvenation and collagen stimulation
• OligoCheck for non-invasive analysis of minerals and oxidative stress
• Digital Smile Design (CAD) for predictable aesthetic outcomes

The facility also uses digital X-rays and Cerec Omnicam scanning to streamline crown and bridge fabrication.

International Patient Services

The clinic employs a dedicated Dental Advisor and Travel Coordinator to assist foreign patients. They help bridge the gap between the San José and coastal branches. Available services include:

• Airport pickup and drop-off
• Clinic transfers and local transportation
• Domestic flight arrangements between San José and Cóbano for specific packages
• Recommended hotel and property partnerships
• Concierge support for travel planning

Post-treatment support includes HIPAA-compliant secure file transfers for reviewing symptoms and healing photographs remotely. Care is primarily delivered in Spanish. Dr. Leidy Vanessa Bedoya Ramírez and Dr. Fernando Alfaro Víquez lead the clinical departments.