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Dental Implants - Costa Rica, CR

UPDATED FROM EarlyJohnson

2 Years Out

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EarlyJohnsonJune 20, 2015
WORTH IT$25,000
Hi All, thought I'll post back on since it's been about two years, and you get a good sense of what's happening. I'm quite happy in terms of functionality, and also look. The bottom teeth aren't slanting. I did go to a local dentist in the DC area, and it's just the way the porcelain looks underneath the coating. Everything is going well. I can't remember how many implants I had, I believe it was either 12-13, and then had a fair amount of other work done as others have noticed. They were done by Luis Obando, who runs Nova Dental. Great guy, and I only considered him and Dr. Arnoldo Anglada. They are both really good, but just found Obando's bedside manner clicked more with what I wanted. A purely personal decision, but I'm quite happy with the outcome considering what I was working with before.

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mevina
June 21, 2015
You got a great deal, thanks for the update
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didi768
July 23, 2015
I don't care for Obando. Thought he was a bit rough and my implant crowns from him are so rough, I just know the lab missed the glaze. He refuses to believe that though and just said to come back and redo them. Do your crowns have the shiny slick glaze?
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molar1
August 30, 2015
A well trained dentist in all of the work you had done,the feels much less than it would cost in the U.S. Even cost the dentist; however,done by an equally trained dentist as myself ,it would look ore natural.but if that's all you could afford, I'm very glad that you are happy !
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iluvhorsesandtravel
August 31, 2015
Just FYI- this dentist ( dr. Obando) who did the work IS well trained. He has a 3 year post grad degree from NYU ...
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rdinca
September 14, 2015
Book yaaaa!!!! Lol right on! These USA doctors are getting sooo catty now that cats outta bag we can get highly trained physicians in other countries who don't cost us our first born....I respect the American doctors being upset but not catty commentary.
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rdinca
September 14, 2015
"Boo*** yaaaa ", it shoulda read,lol gotta love auto correct. Not!
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rdinca
September 14, 2015
And you look amazing I must add. Costa Rica hear I come!
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JanniePooh
December 9, 2015
Rude dentist. Your teeth look great!
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katechicago
September 20, 2018
How long did it take to get all the work done?
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I had implants and a full month reconstruction...

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EarlyJohnsonJuly 31, 2013
I had implants and a full month reconstruction done, and will write a longer review in a little bit. I have replaced 28 of my teeth with crowns, which are a layered zirconium, but mainly I wanted to get an opinion of how my teeth look. I have posted a picture of my before and after, and wanted to see what people think?

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Megan P
July 31, 2013

I'm so glad you posted your photos for everyone to see. I can't wait to hear the reactions from other community members!

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Bonniec09
August 4, 2013

Your new teeth look beautiful! Your oral surgeon and/ or dentist does spectaular work! Congratulations and best of luck. Bonniec09

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Laurilou
August 14, 2013
You look great! I'm so happy for you.
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Laurilou
August 14, 2013
who was your dentist? (S)he's an artist.
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Charmaine Springfield
August 17, 2013
GREAT JOB!!!
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