Dental work in Costa Rica: what it costs (2026)
San José prices in our data are in US dollars or colones. One clinic's All-on-4 package states two trips. 10 sourced prices from 3 sources.
| Procedure | Costa Rica median ≈ USD | US median | UK median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veneersper tooth | $4422 prices | $1,765 | $823 |
| Crownsper tooth | $4701 prices | $1,399 | $965 |
| Dental implantsper tooth (implant + abutment + crown) | $1,6631 prices | — | — |
| All-on-4 / full archper arch | $11,7502 prices | $15,178 | — |
| Invisalign & clear alignersfull course | — | $5,108 | $3,886 |
| Teeth whiteningper treatment | $1101 prices | $792 | $509 |
Implants compare complete prices (implant + abutment + crown) only; the US and UK baselines we have are implant-only, so they show “—”. See the implants page for implant-only prices.
Not medical advice. TeethCosts compares published prices. Whether veneers, crowns, implants or any other treatment is right for you is a decision for you and a licensed dentist who has examined you. Listing a clinic is not an endorsement. Medical disclaimer.
All prices in Costa Rica
Country
Source type
| Clinic / source | Procedure | Where | Price (original) | ≈ USD per unit | What's included | Type | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Costa RicaAll-on-4, both jawsPrice ÷ 2 for the per-arch figure | All-on-4 / full arch | San José, Costa Rica | $23,000covers 2 arches | $11,500per arch | Package; clinic states 2 stages / 2 trips and 10 days lodging | Published clinic price list | Dental Costa Rica | 2026-11-01 |
| Dental Costa RicaAll-on-4, one jawClinic recommends a 7-day trip per stage | All-on-4 / full arch | San José, Costa Rica | $12,000 | $12,000per arch | Package; clinic states 2 stages / 2 trips and 10 days lodging | Published clinic price list | Dental Costa Rica | 2026-11-01 |
| Molar CityZirconia crown | Crowns | San José, Costa Rica | $435–$560 (median $470) | $435–$560median $470per tooth | Median and range across listed clinics | Published price survey / directory | Molar City | 2026-08-08 |
| Molar CityImplant onlyScope: implant only | Dental implants | San José, Costa Rica | $800–$900 (median $850) | $800–$900median $850per tooth | Median and range across listed clinics | Published price survey / directory | Molar City | 2026-08-08 |
| Clínica Más SaludDental implantScope: implant onlyListed in USD; check what is included | Dental implants | San José, Costa Rica | $990 | $990per tooth | Published clinic price list | Clínica Más Salud | 2026-11-01 | |
| Molar CityImplant only $850 (median) + implant crown with abutment $813Scope: complete (implant + abutment + crown)Sum of the two medians | Dental implants | San José, Costa Rica | $1,663 | $1,663per tooth | Median and range across listed clinics | Published price survey / directory | Molar City | 2026-08-08 |
| Clínica Más SaludResin veneer | Veneers | San José, Costa Rica | ₡45,000 | $99per tooth | Published clinic price list | Clínica Más Salud | 2026-11-01 | |
| Clínica Más SaludE-max veneer (₡165,000) to porcelain veneer (₡185,000) | Veneers | San José, Costa Rica | ₡165,000–₡185,000 | $362–$406per tooth | Published clinic price list | Clínica Más Salud | 2026-11-01 | |
| Molar CityPorcelain veneer | Veneers | San José, Costa Rica | $500 | $500per tooth | Median and range across listed clinics | Published price survey / directory | Molar City | 2026-08-08 |
| Clínica Más SaludIn-clinic whitening | Teeth whitening | San José, Costa Rica | ₡50,000 | $110per treatment | Published clinic price list | Clínica Más Salud | 2026-11-01 |
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Before you book
- Who exactly will treat me, and what is their licence and registration number?
- What is the written treatment plan, tooth by tooth, including whether each tooth gets a veneer or a crown?
- Which material, lab and implant brand will you use?
- What is included: scans, X-rays, temporaries, extractions, grafts, sedation, hotel, transfers?
- How many trips and how many days per trip?
- What guarantee do you give, and who pays for flights if something needs fixing?
- What records (X-rays, scans, implant details) will I take home for my own dentist?