Dental Implants Costa Rica is an AAAASF-accredited dental clinic in San José. It specializes in dental implants and cosmetic dentistry. The clinic also holds PROMED's Seal of Quality.
Dental Implants Costa Rica is an AAAASF-accredited dental clinic in San José. It specializes in dental implants and cosmetic dentistry. The clinic also holds PROMED's Seal of Quality.
ConfiDental Costa Rica is a dental clinic in San José. The team specializes in cosmetic and restorative dentistry. Main procedures include dental implants, oral surgery, and orthodontics. A key benefit is a lifetime guarantee on dental implants. This covers implant replacement if osseointegration fails. Zirconia crowns and other restorations carry a five-year guarantee.
The clinic was founded in 1954 by Dr. José V. Garita. He is a board-certified specialist with 25 years of experience. He completed advanced implant prosthodontics training at New York University. Digital Smile Design lets patients preview results before treatment. Diagnostics use 3D cone beam CT and intraoral scanning. IV sedation is monitored by certified anesthesiologists.
The clinic uses premium implant systems from Straumann and Nobel Biocare. Services are built for international visitors, with bilingual English-Spanish support. Patients get free transport to the airport and appointments. The team also arranges nearby hotel stays for complex cases.
","text_type":"short_description","agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"1"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}],"reviews":[],"clinic":{"id":8380,"alias":"confidental-costa-rica","name":"ConfiDental Costa Rica","short_description":"ConfiDental Costa Rica is a dental clinic in San José. The team specializes in cosmetic and restorative dentistry. Main procedures include dental implants, oral surgery, and orthodontics. A key benefit is a lifetime guarantee on dental implants. This covers implant replacement if osseointegration fails. Zirconia crowns and other restorations carry a five-year guarantee.
The clinic was founded in 1954 by Dr. José V. Garita. He is a board-certified specialist with 25 years of experience. He completed advanced implant prosthodontics training at New York University. Digital Smile Design lets patients preview results before treatment. Diagnostics use 3D cone beam CT and intraoral scanning. IV sedation is monitored by certified anesthesiologists.
The clinic uses premium implant systems from Straumann and Nobel Biocare. Services are built for international visitors, with bilingual English-Spanish support. Patients get free transport to the airport and appointments. The team also arranges nearby hotel stays for complex cases.
","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/6a7ae3a146fa4","title":"ConfiDental Costa Rica clinic exterior views, modern and welcoming building designs"},{"base_url":"clinic/6a7ae3a2ed3a0","title":"ConfiDental Costa Rica clinic building exterior in San José"},{"base_url":"clinic/6a7ae3a4eb297","title":"Reception area at ConfiDental Costa Rica with modern wood and stone design"},{"base_url":"clinic/6a7ae3a6d1675","title":"Waiting room at ConfiDental Costa Rica with modern decor and comfortable seating"}],"flags":[{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":false},{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"is_parsed_from_docs","value":true},{"name":"is_created_by_parser","value":true}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Costa Rica","id":37,"alias":"costa-rica","iso_code":"CR"},"city":{"name":"San José","id":2541,"alias":"san-jose"},"address":"WVQW+94R Torres del parque, Sabana Norte, Avenida Las Américas, Building: Torres del Parque, Second Floor, Office #201 San José, San José, Américas, 10108, Costa Rica"},"rating":{"rating":0,"google":4.9,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":0},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":0,"doctors_number":3,"year_foundation":1999},"accreditations":[],"agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"1"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}]}}],"meta":{"total_count":2,"total_pages":1}},"clinicsMeta":{"total_count":2,"total_pages":1},"clinicsCount":2,"clinicsCountByEntity":{"clinic_count":429},"doctors":{"doctors":[],"meta":{"total_count":0,"total_pages":1}},"offers":{"cards":[],"metadata":{"total_count":0}},"listingTexts":{"entity_texts":{},"texts":{}},"relations":{"countries":[{"name":"Albania","alias":"albania","iso_code":"AL"},{"name":"Armenia","alias":"armenia","iso_code":"AM"},{"name":"Azerbaijan","alias":"azerbaijan","iso_code":"AZ"},{"name":"Brazil","alias":"brazil","iso_code":"BR"},{"name":"Bulgaria","alias":"bulgaria","iso_code":"BG"},{"name":"Canada","alias":"canada","iso_code":"CA"},{"name":"China","alias":"china","iso_code":"CN"},{"name":"Colombia","alias":"colombia","iso_code":"CO"},{"name":"Costa Rica","alias":"costa-rica","iso_code":"CR"},{"name":"Croatia","alias":"croatia","iso_code":"HR"},{"name":"Cyprus","alias":"cyprus","iso_code":"CY"},{"name":"Czech Republic","alias":"czech-republic","iso_code":"CZ"},{"name":"Dominican Republic","alias":"dominican-republic","iso_code":"DO"},{"name":"Egypt","alias":"egypt","iso_code":"EG"},{"name":"Georgia","alias":"georgia","iso_code":"GE"},{"name":"Greece","alias":"greece","iso_code":"GR"},{"name":"Hungary","alias":"hungary","iso_code":"HU"},{"name":"India","alias":"india","iso_code":"IN"},{"name":"Jordan","alias":"jordan","iso_code":"JO"},{"name":"Lithuania","alias":"lithuania","iso_code":"LT"},{"name":"Mexico","alias":"mexico","iso_code":"MX"},{"name":"Poland","alias":"poland","iso_code":"PL"},{"name":"Portugal","alias":"portugal","iso_code":"PT"},{"name":"Republic of Korea","alias":"republic-of-korea","iso_code":"KR"},{"name":"Romania","alias":"romania","iso_code":"RO"},{"name":"Singapore","alias":"singapore","iso_code":"SG"},{"name":"Slovakia","alias":"slovakia","iso_code":"SK"},{"name":"Spain","alias":"spain","iso_code":"ES"},{"name":"Thailand","alias":"thailand","iso_code":"TH"},{"name":"Turkey","alias":"turkey","iso_code":"TR"},{"name":"Ukraine","alias":"ukraine","iso_code":"UA"},{"name":"United Arab Emirates","alias":"united-arab-emirates","iso_code":"AE"},{"name":"United Kingdom","alias":"united-kingdom","iso_code":"GB"},{"name":"United States of America","alias":"united-states","iso_code":"US"},{"name":"Vietnam","alias":"vietnam","iso_code":"VN"}],"cities":[{"name":"Santa Teresa","alias":"santa-teresa"},{"name":"San José","alias":"san-jose"}],"operations":[{"name":"All-on-4 Dental Implants","alias":"all-on-4-dental-implants"},{"name":"Full-Arch Implant-Fixed Complete Dentures in Monolithic Zirconia (6 titanium implants)","alias":"full-arch-implant-fixed-complete-dentures-in-monolithic-zirconia-6-titanium-implants"},{"name":"Root canal treatment","alias":"root-canal-treatment"},{"name":"Dental treatment with sedation","alias":"dental-treatment-with-sedation"},{"name":"Laser teeth whitening","alias":"laser-teeth-whitening"},{"name":"Dental Crown Installation","alias":"dental-crown-installation"},{"name":"Zirconia veneers","alias":"zirconia-veneers"},{"name":"Smile makeover","alias":"smile-makeover"},{"name":"Full-Arch Implant-Fixed Complete Dentures in Monolithic Zirconia (8 titanium implants)","alias":"full-arch-implant-fixed-complete-dentures-in-monolithic-zirconia-8-titanium-implants"},{"name":"Dental Implant","alias":"dental-implant"},{"name":"Dental Implant with Abutment","alias":"dental-implant-with-abutment"},{"name":"Surgical extraction of tooth /root","alias":"surgical-extraction-of-tooth-root"},{"name":"Clear aligners","alias":"clear-aligners"},{"name":"Self-ligating braces","alias":"self-ligating-braces"},{"name":"Gum surgery","alias":"gum-surgery"},{"name":"Teeth Cleaning (Scaling)","alias":"teeth-cleaning"},{"name":"Treatment of pulpitis","alias":"treatment-of-pulpitis"},{"name":"Tooth Whitening","alias":"tooth-whitening"},{"name":"Gingivectomy","alias":"gingivectomy"},{"name":"Braces","alias":"braces"},{"name":"Lingual braces","alias":"lingual-braces"},{"name":"All-on-6 Dental Implants","alias":"all-on-6-dental-implants"},{"name":"Porcelain Veneer","alias":"porcelain-veneer"},{"name":"Composite Veneer","alias":"composite-veneer"},{"name":"Tooth Extraction","alias":"tooth-extraction"},{"name":"Invisalign","alias":"invisalign"},{"name":"Veneers","alias":"installation-of-a-veneer"},{"name":" Prosthesis of a tooth","alias":"dental-prosthesis"},{"name":"Installation of a dental implant with crown","alias":"installation-of-a-dental-implant-with-crown"},{"name":"Tooth Reshaping","alias":"tooth-reshaping"},{"name":"Dental bridge installation","alias":"dental-bridge-installation"},{"name":"Implant-Supported Dental Bridge","alias":"implant-supported-dental-bridge"},{"name":"Denture","alias":"denture"},{"name":"All-on-2 Dental Implants","alias":"all-on-2-dental-implants"},{"name":"Immediate All-on-4 Dental Implants","alias":"immediate-all-on-4-dental-implants"},{"name":"Computer-guided All-on-4 dental implants","alias":"computer-guided-all-on-4-dental-implants"},{"name":"Minimal prep veneers","alias":"minimal-prep-veneers"},{"name":"Metal dental bridge","alias":"metal-dental-bridge"}],"diagnostics":[{"name":"Cerec Omnicam Digital Diagnostic Models","alias":"cerec-omnicam-digital-diagnostic-models"},{"name":"Cerec Omnicam Scanning","alias":"cerec-omnicam-scanning"},{"name":"Digital Smile Design","alias":"digital-smile-design"},{"name":"Computer-aided design (DSD)","alias":"computer-aided-design-dsd"},{"name":"Panoramic X-ray","alias":"panoramic-x-ray"},{"name":"Periapical X-ray","alias":"periapical-x-ray"},{"name":" CT of the mandible","alias":"ct-of-the-mandible"},{"name":" Caries detection with DIAGNOCam","alias":"caries-detection-with-diagnocam"},{"name":"Consultation with creation of treatment plan ","alias":"consultation-with-creation-of-treatment-plan"},{"name":"Consultation with a dentist","alias":"consultation-of-a-dentist"},{"name":"Consultation with a maxillofacial surgeon","alias":"consultation-of-a-maxillofacial-surgeon"},{"name":"Targeted X-ray","alias":"targeted-x-ray"}],"illnesses":[{"name":"Periodontitis","alias":"periodontitis"},{"name":"Paradontosis","alias":"paradontosis"}],"illnessKinds":[{"name":"Dental Treatment","alias":"dentistry"}],"illness_kinds":[{"name":"Dental Treatment","alias":"dentistry"}]},"popularSearches":[{"name":"Dental Implant","alias":"dental-implant","type":"operation","id":792},{"name":"Veneers","alias":"installation-of-a-veneer","type":"operation","id":574},{"name":"All-on-4 Dental Implants","alias":"all-on-4-dental-implants","type":"operation","id":390},{"name":"Braces","alias":"braces","type":"operation","id":572},{"name":"All-on-6 Dental Implants","alias":"all-on-6-dental-implants","type":"operation","id":391},{"name":"Consultation with a dentist","alias":"consultation-of-a-dentist","type":"diagnostic","id":330},{"name":"Consultation with creation of treatment plan ","alias":"consultation-with-creation-of-treatment-plan","type":"diagnostic","id":457},{"name":"Consultation with a maxillofacial surgeon","alias":"consultation-of-a-maxillofacial-surgeon","type":"diagnostic","id":431},{"name":"Panoramic X-ray","alias":"panoramic-x-ray","type":"diagnostic","id":332},{"name":" Electromyography ","alias":"electromyogram-emg","type":"diagnostic","id":136},{"name":"Paradontosis","alias":"paradontosis","type":"illness","id":986},{"name":"Periodontitis","alias":"periodontitis","type":"illness","id":3529},{"name":"Malocclusion","alias":"malocclusion","type":"illness","id":3597}],"operationPrices":{"operation_prices":{"401":{"operation":{"name":"Porcelain Veneer","alias":"porcelain-veneer","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":1100,"max_amount":2300,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":100,"max_amount":280,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":85,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"mixed","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":250,"max_amount":400,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":11,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"CR":{"amount":450,"max_amount":1000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"TR":true,"TH":true,"CR":true},"description":"The procedure is a dental treatment employing thin ceramic layers to enhance smile aesthetics and protect teeth.
"},"402":{"operation":{"name":"Composite Veneer","alias":"composite-veneer","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":250,"max_amount":600,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":80,"max_amount":150,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":58,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":89,"max_amount":150,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":12,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"CR":{"amount":180,"max_amount":380,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"UA":true,"FR":false,"GB":true,"US":false,"IL":false,"TR":true,"MX":true,"DE":false,"CA":false,"AE":true,"TH":true,"PL":true,"KR":false,"CZ":true,"AT":false,"ES":true,"IT":false,"CN":false,"AU":false,"IN":false,"MY":false,"VN":true,"BR":true,"AL":true,"BG":true,"CO":true,"CR":true,"DO":true,"EG":true,"GE":true,"GR":true,"HU":true,"RO":true,"SG":true,"SK":true},"description":"The procedure uses resin layers for tooth enhancement, offering quick, reversible, and affordable dental aesthetics improvement.
"},"403":{"operation":{"name":"Lumineer","alias":"lumineer","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":7000,"max_amount":11000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":220,"max_amount":280,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":47,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":300,"max_amount":500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":5,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":true,"TR":true,"TH":true},"description":"This is a gentle dental procedure enhancing smiles with thin, custom-made veneers, offering pain-free, long-lasting result with no shredding of your teeth.
"},"574":{"operation":{"name":"Veneers","alias":"installation-of-a-veneer","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":1100,"max_amount":2300,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":120,"max_amount":300,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":88,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":150,"max_amount":470,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":13,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"CR":{"amount":450,"max_amount":800,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"TR":true,"TH":true,"CR":true},"description":"This procedure involves attaching thin porcelain shells to the front of teeth to enhance appearance and symmetry.
"},"1317":{"operation":{"name":"Zirconia veneers","alias":"zirconia-veneers","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":1200,"max_amount":2500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":180,"max_amount":250,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":28,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":550,"max_amount":850,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":3,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"TR":true,"TH":true},"description":"This procedure uses thin ceramic shells to improve teeth aesthetics, ensuring durability, strength, and a natural look.
"},"1386":{"operation":{"name":"Emax veneers","alias":"emax-veneers","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":1300,"max_amount":2400,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":220,"max_amount":400,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":41,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"mixed","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":430,"max_amount":700,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":4,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"TR":true,"TH":true}}}},"operationIndicators":{"details":{"anesthesia":"local","days_in_clinic":1,"days_in_country":2,"rehabilitation_days":1,"satisfied_percent":78,"treatment_conditions":"outpatient","treatment_duration_hours":1},"illness_kind_details":{"requests_processed":0}},"direction":{"id":31,"name":"Dental Treatment","alias":"dentistry"},"illness_kind":{"id":31,"name":{"en":"Dental Treatment"}},"parsed_details":{"procedure_type":"dental","fields":{"anesthesia":["none","local"],"back_to_work_days":{"min":0,"max":0,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Single-tooth direct veneer; normal activities resume immediately, once any local anesthetic numbness wears off."},"complication_rate_pct":{"min":5,"max":20,"unit":"percent","qualifier":"Any complication over 2-8 years (chipping, debonding, staining, sensitivity, marginal defects); mostly minor and repairable."},"contraindications":["Active untreated caries or periodontal disease until stabilized","Severe uncontrolled bruxism or parafunction (relative; protective splint advised)","Insufficient enamel for reliable bonding (relative)","Known allergy to resin/methacrylate materials","Poor oral hygiene","Severe malocclusion needing orthodontics or crowns (relative)"],"days_in_clinic":{"min":0,"max":1,"unit":"nights","qualifier":"Same-day procedure; one night if flying home the next day."},"diagnostic_duration_minutes":null,"diagnostic_preparation":null,"diagnostic_referral_needed":null,"diagnostic_result_time_hours":null,"exercise_resume_weeks":{"min":0,"max":0,"unit":"weeks","qualifier":"No restriction on exercise typically; contact sports should use a mouthguard."},"final_result_months":{"min":0,"max":0,"unit":"months","qualifier":"Final appearance is achieved at the end of the visit after finishing and polishing; a polish check may follow."},"fly_home_after_days":{"min":0,"max":1,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Single-visit outpatient procedure with no sutures or wound care; fly the same or next day."},"follow_up_visits":[{"purpose":"result_review","requirement":"conditional","after":{"min":7,"max":30,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Optional check of bite, polish and fit after initial use; counted from the treatment visit."}}],"indications":["Discolored teeth not responding to whitening","Chipped or fractured front teeth","Small gaps (diastema) between teeth","Mildly misshapen or worn teeth","Minor surface defects or enamel hypoplasia"],"main_risks":["Staining or discoloration of composite over time","Chipping, fracture or debonding of the veneer","Post-operative tooth sensitivity","Marginal leakage and secondary caries","Gingival irritation from rough or overhanging margins","Surface wear or loss of gloss requiring repolishing","Need for repair or replacement"],"pain":"Usually little or no pain; mild temporary sensitivity may occur, especially if some enamel preparation or local anesthetic was needed.","preparation":["Dental examination and assessment of bite and oral health","Shade selection and discussion of desired shape","Photographs and possible digital or wax mock-up","Professional cleaning and treatment of gum or caries problems beforehand","Discuss realistic expectations and maintenance"],"recovery_timeline":[{"phase":"Same day","description":"Veneer is cured and polished; tooth is immediately functional. Temporary sensitivity or lip numbness can occur.","restrictions":["Avoid very hard foods on the treated tooth initially","Avoid strongly pigmented foods and drinks for 24-48 hours"]},{"phase":"First weeks","description":"Mild sensitivity settles; bite and polish may be adjusted at a check visit.","restrictions":["Avoid biting nails, pens or hard objects","Use a night guard if grinding"]},{"phase":"Long term","description":"Regular hygiene, professional polishing and periodic checks maintain appearance.","restrictions":["Limit smoking, coffee, tea and red wine"]}],"rehabilitation_days":{"min":0,"max":1,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Ordinary function for one veneered tooth is normally immediate; a day may be needed for any sensitivity to subside."},"result_longevity":"Commonly several years, often around 4-8 years, depending on oral hygiene, diet, bite forces, grinding habits and maintenance; repair or polishing is often needed.","revision_rate_pct":{"min":5,"max":15,"unit":"percent","qualifier":"Veneers needing replacement or failing within about 2-8 years; minor repairs and repolishing not counted."},"scars":"None; no incisions.","sessions_or_stages":{"sessions":{"min":1,"max":1,"unit":"visits","qualifier":"Direct composite veneer on one tooth, completed in a single treatment appointment after the initial consultation."},"stages":[{"code":"direct_composite_veneer","label":"Tooth preparation (minimal if any), bonding, layering, curing, shaping and polishing","after":{"min":0,"max":0,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Performed in a single visit."}}],"qualifier":"Direct freehand technique, one tooth."},"success":{"metric":"Pooled veneer survival (veneer remains in function)","value":88,"unit":"percent","horizon":"about 2-8 years","population":"Adults with resin composite veneers on permanent teeth","evidence_status":"limited"},"techniques":[{"name":"Direct freehand composite veneer","suits_whom":"Patients wanting a one-visit, low-cost, minimally invasive correction of color or shape for one or a few teeth.","recovery":"Immediate return to normal function and activities."},{"name":"Indirect (lab-fabricated) composite veneer","suits_whom":"Patients needing more controlled shape across several teeth or more extensive changes; requires two visits.","recovery":"Immediate function after cementation; temporary may be needed between visits."}],"treatment_conditions":["outpatient"],"treatment_duration_hours":{"min":0.5,"max":1.5,"unit":"hours","qualifier":"Direct composite veneer on ONE tooth, chair time in a single visit."},"initial_assessment_documents":["Front photo of smile and teeth","Close-up photos of the tooth to be treated","Side photos of teeth in bite","Periapical or panoramic dental X-ray (OPG)"],"travel_trips":{"min":1,"max":1,"one_trip_possible":true,"qualifier":"Single-visit direct bonding; stay 1-2 days including consultation and treatment. Review visit is optional and can be done at home."},"clinic_checks":null,"red_flags":null,"warning_signs":null,"take_home":null,"alternatives":null,"technique_details":null}},"hrefLanguages":[{"rel":"alternate","hreflang":"ru","language":"ru","href":"https://ru.bookimed.com/clinics/country=costa-rica/city=san-hose/procedure=ustanovka-kompozitnogo-pryamogo-vinira/"}],"questionsAndAnswers":[],"seoTests":{"thin_content":false,"no_txt_after_3_clinics":false},"offerFilters":{"offer_count":0,"price_filter":{"from":0,"to":0,"avg":0}},"leadsCount":{"leads_count":1},"manualSeo":[],"updatedAt":"2026-11-12T22:49:20.000Z","activeCountries":["CR","TR","US","TH"],"hasVideoReviewsByContext":true,"hasCriticalApiFallback":false}