RESTORATIONS WITH IMPLANTS MADE EASY AND AFFORDABLE

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Implant treatments are usually performed in two steps. There are procedures called immediate loading, which reduce treatment and travel time. However, this approach requires specific conditions and includes a risk of failure greater than the conventional protocol.

Day 1: Travel to Costa Rica
Day 2: Relax in the AM. In the afternoon, meet with the implant team
Day 3: Placement of the implants. You may have the choice of local anesthesia or conscious sedation by an anesthesiologist.
Day 4 and 5: Recovery and follow up
Day 6: Return to your home

Depending on the procedure requirement for successful placement, there will be a 4-8 month waiting time for the implants to properly integrate with the bone in your jaw.

Day 1: Travel to Costa Rica
Day 2: Relax in the AM. In the afternoon, meet with the implant team for ‘second stage’ exposure of the implants. This procedure is usually quick and relatively painless.
Day 3 and 4: Enjoy Costa Rica. Our travel agent will be pleased to make recommendations for places you may want to visit
Day 5: Return to the office to meet with the restorative team and impressions.
A. Single Crowns and Bridges:

Day 6,7,8,9,10,11Free

Return Day 12 to receive your new teeth

B. Extensive rehabilitation with Bridges and implants

Day 6,7,8, Free. Return Day 9 to try-in the metal

Substructure. Day 10,11,12,13,14, Free. Return Day

15 to receive your new dental work and your new

rebuilt dentition and smile.

Return Home

What we don’t offer:

We don’t make ridiculous offers of treatment fees which are less than the cost of top quality products.
We don’t make unfounded claims that we are number 1 or world renown
We don’t include testimonials from ????
We don’t make misleading statements regarding our experience, expertise or education.

What we do is offer you:

For implant placement, a specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery with more than 10 years of experience. Dr. Vargas has placed thousands of implants in his years of private practice as well as performing numerous Orthognathic surgeries and other oral surgery procedures.
For restorations using implants, a specialist –prosthodontist- with more than 35 years experience, who has been reconstructing patients using implants since 1986. Dr. Aborn, a former New York City prosthodontist is a recognized specialist in both the US and Costa Rica.
For other treatment needs for implant patient, an experienced, well educated general dentist. Dr. Boza also has experience restoring dentition with implants.
Relationships with specialists in other areas of dentistry and medicine who enjoy a well earned reputation from both their colleagues and patients.
Top quality treatments using the best materials/ ADA approved/ available.
All restorative work is accomplished by a US technician with more than 25 years experience and lives in Costa Rica.
Contacts in supportive areas for your visit such as travel agents, tour guides, hotels and much more

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Buyer Beware!

Monday, February 25, 2008

Many fine practitioners in Costa Rica, both general dentists and specialists, are becoming increasingly concerned about the ‘bidding war’ occurring among dentists fueled by potential patients from the states “shopping” treatment plans these people have received from their local dentists.

The result of this situation is a steady increase in the number of questionable treatments using questionable materials. There are many fine dentists who practice in Costa Rica providing excellent care and utilizing excellent products, conforming to ADA standards and specifications. However, the cost to these dentists for materials is higher than the fees offered by other dentists!

One guide to assist patients is to visit the web site of Colegio de Cirujanos Dentistas de Costa Rica international code + 506-256-3100 or click here. Look at the left column for Tarifas Minimas. There will be 3 columns Concepto (procedure) Rango Bajo (minimal treatment cost recommended by the Colegio) rango alto (higher fee recommended). The money exchange rate at this moment is $1= 500 colones. If the dentist you contact is offering fees lower or higher than this range it would be prudent to ask why. For example with Implant reconstruction the Branemark style implant fixture is one of the most widely used styles, because of the quality of the product and history of success. The cost to the surgeon per implant in the surgical placement is between $200-300. This price does not include fees, fixed overhead, disposable products, possible necessary bone grafts, sinus lifts, etc. The prosthodontist or restorative dentist pays, for proper reconstruction $250, for the restorative components necessary- not including laboratory work and other costs.

There are other less expensive implant systems available. But like other dental products, there is a range of costs which usually reflect the quality and long term success of the material.
It is difficult for the layman to determine which product is the best. The manufacturer will claim their product is excellent. The Colegio determines these fees based on specific facts.

Our recommendation is:

Make certain you are being offered the treatment plan that will reflect your needs
Review the credentials, education, and experience of the dentist.
Does the cost for treatment offered reflect a reasonable fee?

There is an ‘old’ expression which may be applicable:
“You get what you pay for”

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Project Talamanca

Tuesday, October 2, 2007

Report: Project Talamanca

Campo de Trabajo: April 13,14,15,16/ 2006

Location: La Finca Educativa, Shiroles territorio Indígena de Talamanca

Population: Bribris y Cabecares

Group:

Dr. Peter Aborn: group director and coordinator

Dr. Luis Boza: director/coordinator of clinic activities; senior operator

Dr. Javier Pereira: coordinator of logistics and senior operator

Sra. Mayra Ramirez: coordinator of dental assisting and sterilization
more…

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Don’t let this happen to you

Friday, August 31, 2007

This is why you need a good dentist. more…

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Reconstruction Post-Trauma

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

It’s very common to see kids running and jumping everywhere and it is inevitable for them to fall down and sometimes hit their mouth.

There are several things that you as a mom or dad can expect if this accident happens. The upper or lower lip injury bleeds a lot so the first thing to do is stop the bleeding by applying firm pressure to the area. When you achieve a proper blood clot you are going to look in the oral cavity for a broken or loose tooth and bleeding. This information is crucial for your dentist. more…

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Top 5 Costa Rica Vacation Spots

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Planing in visiting Costa Rica? Here we give you some suggestions if you want to experience paradise to the fullest.

Drake’s Bay

Located in the Osa Peninsula in the Southern Pacific, is one of the most innacesable spots in the country. Discovered in 1579 by Sir Francis Drake, Drake’s bay is the gateway to Corcovado Rain Forrest National Park. more…

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Southern Zone is getting an Airport

Monday, July 16, 2007

Due to the growth in tourism in the area, President Oscar Arias and the Minister of transportation Karla Gonzales, signed a cooperation agreement with the Junta de Desarrollo Regional de la Zona Sur (JUDESUR), for the construction of an airport in the Zona Sur (Southern Zone). more…

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Ask the Doctors

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

If you want to inquire our dentists about general dental health or a procedure you’re interest in, please go to the contact us page and fill out the form, on contact reason choose: ask the doctors a question, and enter your message, we will be happy to clear any doubt.

With your permission we will post the answers on the Dentistry Articles section.

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