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Dental implant in Costa Rica from Ireland: what the trip costs against paying at home

Prices checked 27 October 2026 (Taipei time)

Short answer

For Irish patients, a dental implant in Costa Rica costs €1,430–€1,970 at the clinics we checked, or about €2,880 with a rough travel estimate added. That is about €1,340 more than the lowest self-pay price we found in Ireland (€1,540).

Clinic price
€1,430–€1,9702 providers, one tooth: the implant post, the abutment and the crown. Where a clinic lists these separately, we show each line
With travel
€2,880clinic €1,430 + about €1,450 travel (rough estimate)
Pay privately in Ireland
€1,540
Wait in Ireland
No official figure found
Cover in Ireland
Not reviewed yet
Soonest booking there
Not published: ask in writing
Rank from Ireland
5 of 7 countries by total trip cost

Figure 1Where the money goes, in EUR

Trip total €2,880€1,340 over home

Lowest published clinic price and a rough travel estimate from Ireland (return flight and hotel); the amber line is the lowest self-pay price at home. The travel part is an estimate, not a quote.

Figure 2Dental implant: cheapest trip from Ireland, by country

Total trip in EUR: lowest to highest published price plus the same rough travel estimate. The dashed line is the lowest self-pay price at home. Click a country for its page for Irish patients.

Hospitals in Costa Rica that offer a dental implant

These hospitals run a service for international patients and offer a dental implant. Open one for how to book and what it publishes.

Published dental implant prices in Costa Rica

Each row is a price the provider publishes itself, in its own currency, with what it includes. The converted amounts use a fixed European Central Bank rate.

Dental implant prices in Costa Rica
ProviderPublished priceWhat the price is forSource
Aesthetic Dental Care Costa Rica (inside Hospital Internacional CIMA, Escazu)San Jose$1,750about £1,310 · €1,560 · C$2,450Full implant (post + crown over implant), per unit'post + crown over implant' per the pricing page; abutment not listed separatelyAesthetic Dental Care Costa Rica (inside Hospital Internacional CIMAread 27 October 2026
Aesthetic Dental Care Costa Rica (inside Hospital Internacional CIMA, Escazu)San Jose$875about £655 · €782 · C$1,220Dental implant (titanium post), per unitTitanium post onlyNot comparableAesthetic Dental Care Costa Rica (inside Hospital Internacional CIMAread 27 October 2026
Costa Rica Dental (Centro Medico Sirius, San Juan)San JoseFrom $1,600about £1,200 · €1,430 · C$2,240Single dental implant with crown (Costa Rica Dental 'from')'per implant'; specialist consultation, 3D imaging (CBCT) when needed, the treatment and restorations listed in your plan; flights and lodging not included Page says prices are starting points; final quote after in-person exam.Costa Rica Dental (Centro Medico Siriusread 27 October 2026
Costa Rica Dental (Centro Medico Sirius, San Juan)San JoseFrom $2,200about £1,650 · €1,970 · C$3,080Zirconia (ceramic) implant with crown ('from')Per implant with crownCosta Rica Dental (Centro Medico Siriusread 27 October 2026

Prices are copied as published, in the provider's currency. Conversions use the European Central Bank reference rates of 23 October 2026 and are rounded. A provider can change a price at any time: ask for a written quote.

Against waiting or paying in Ireland

We have not found an official waiting-time figure for a dental implant in Ireland.

Paying privately in Ireland: €1,540, from 3Dental.

Can the HSE pay?

NHS and HSE schemes do not reach Costa Rica. The NHS S2 route covers state treatment in the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, and the HSE schemes cover the EU, EEA, the UK and Switzerland. Treatment in Costa Rica is paid by you or by a private insurer who agrees in advance. NHS S2 route, HSE Treatment Abroad Scheme.

Planning the trip from Ireland

  1. Get a written quoteSend the clinic your referral or reason for a dental implant and ask for an itemised price in writing, with the date and what happens if the result needs follow-up.
  2. Before you goSend the clinic a recent X-ray and ask for a written, itemised plan with the total price.
  3. Before you goAsk how many visits you need and how long each one is.
  4. Entry rulesCheck the official advice before booking: Irish citizens (DFA travel advice, choose the country).
  5. LanguageSpanish; the private hospitals that take US patients work in English.
  6. After you returnRegister with a dentist at home who is willing to see an implant placed abroad, and give them the brand and part numbers.

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Dental implant in Costa Rica from Ireland: questions

How much is a dental implant in Costa Rica for Irish patients?

The published prices we found work out at €1,430–€1,970 at the clinic, from Aesthetic Dental Care Costa Rica (inside Hospital Internacional CIMA, Escazu) and Costa Rica Dental (Centro Medico Sirius, San Juan). Adding a rough travel estimate of €1,450 for a return flight and a hotel, the trip comes to about €2,880. Your own fares and dates will change that part.

Is it cheaper than paying privately in Ireland?

No, not on these example figures: the lowest self-pay price we found at home is €1,540, about €1,340 less than the cheapest trip. It can make sense if you are already travelling to Costa Rica.

How long is the wait for a dental implant in Ireland?

We have not found an official waiting-time figure for this in Ireland.

How many days do I need in Costa Rica?

Usually two trips: one to place the implant, then a second visit some months later for the crown. Some clinics offer a faster protocol. That is our planning estimate, not medical advice; ask the clinic for its schedule in writing.

Will the HSE pay for it?

No. HSE schemes cover the EU, EEA, the UK and Switzerland; Costa Rica is outside them.

Sources

  1. Prices. Aesthetic Dental Care Costa Rica (inside Hospital Internacional CIMA, Escazu). Read 27 October 2026.
  2. International patients. Costa Rica Dental (Centro Medico Sirius, San Juan). Read 27 October 2026.
  3. The cost of dental implants in Ireland. 3Dental (Dublin). Read 26 October 2026.
  4. Planned treatment: S2 funding route. NHS (nhs.uk). Read 26 October 2026.
  5. Treatment Abroad Scheme. Health Service Executive (HSE). Read 26 October 2026.
  6. Euro foreign exchange reference rates. European Central Bank, 23 October 2026. Read 26 October 2026.