“All-on-8” is a dental implant procedure where a prosthesis is attached to the jawbone, similar to the very popular “all-on-4” method, however, the prosthesis is supported by eight dental implants rather than four. All-on-8 is suited for patients who are missing all their teeth, generally due to age or some kind of injury or condition....
“All-on-6″ is a dental implant procedure where a prosthesis is attached to the jawbone, much like the very popular “all-on-4” method, however, the prosthesis is supported by six dental implants rather than four. All-on-6 is primarily suited for patients with more limited bone tissue – this is because more stability is required for the implants...
Smile design is the process of planning and implementing of an overall smile improvement. This goes further than simply fixing a dental problem and works by taking not only the entire mouth but also the entire face into account when designing treatment and dental fixtures. Due to its holistic nature, smile design is an ever-increasingly...
All-on-4 is a treatment where patients with damaged or missing teeth are given a complete dental prosthesis attached to their jawbone using only four dental implants (hence being called “all-on-4”). This method is revolutionary as it virtually never requires bone grafts, making the fitting and healing processes easier than ever. It’s becoming an increasingly prominent...
There’s a reason that Clínica Dr. Erick Rivera is the largest plastic surgery, reconstructive and odontology clinic in Costa Rica, and that reason is the man behind it – Dr Erick Rivera. He has a wealth of training and experience, making him the go-to maxillofacial surgeon and all-on-4 specialist in Costa Rica. His story begins...
When you think about dental work, you probably think of high costs and a stressful time. You almost certainly don’t think about going on vacation, but that’s exactly what more and more people are starting to do. This phenomenon is called “dental tourism”, and it’s essentially seeking cheaper healthcare abroad and taking a vacation at...
Placing dental implants allows us to give you back your lost pieces, and together with them, your smile. Through this procedure we solve aesthetic, functional and self-esteem problems. The dental pieces return to their original position quickly and painlessly. The implants employed are made of a material called titanium, the noble nature of which is...
