Structural Restoration and Aesthetic Perfection
Premium Crowns and Veneers in Tamarindo, Costa Rica
World-Class Dental Precision and FDA-Approved Materials, Handled by Pioneers with Over 20 Years of Clinical Excellence.
The Ultimate Fusion of Strength and Beauty: Whether you need to rebuild a heavily damaged tooth with a high-precision crown or completely transform your smile's facade with custom porcelain veneers, we deliver elite restorative solutions that mimic the natural translucency and strength of your original teeth against the beautiful backdrop of Tamarindo, Guanacaste.
A Complete Smile Rejuvenation in Just One Week: Skip the multi-week waiting periods of traditional clinics. Our specialized single-trip workflow completes your custom crown or veneer fabrication in one efficient, stress-free stay.
Bilingual, High-End Care at Tamarindo Royal Palms Plaza: Experience an immaculate, state-of-the-art facility where our fully bilingual multidisciplinary team eliminates all communication barriers and delivers care to strict international standards.
Is This Treatment Right For You?
Overcoming the Hidden Consequences of Structural Tooth Decay
Living with fractured, severely worn down, heavily decayed, or permanently stained teeth causes far more than just visual self-consciousness. Postponing restorative care triggers a continuous cycle of structural and physical complications:
A chipped or weakened tooth lacks the structural integrity to withstand normal biting forces. Over time, untreated fractures expand, leading to painful nerve exposure, root infections, or eventual tooth loss.
When teeth are missing, worn, or broken, your jaw instinctively shifts to compensate while chewing. This unnatural alignment creates uneven wear on healthy teeth, chronic headaches, and severe jaw joint tension.
Constantly hiding your teeth when you smile or checking your reflection in worry during social interactions erodes your professional and personal confidence.
Who is an Ideal Candidate?
Our customized crown and veneer procedures are specifically engineered for patients dealing with:
- ✓ Severely decayed, cracked, root-canaled, or structurally compromised teeth that require the full coverage of a premium crown.
- ✓ Visible enamel gaps, minor crowding, chips, or deep tetracycline stains that demand the aesthetic re-facing of porcelain veneers.
- ✓ Ancient, failing, or discolored metal-based restorations that you wish to replace with modern, bio-compatible, non-toxic materials.
The Elite Restorative Blueprint
Advanced Materials and Strict International Benchmarks. At North Pacific Clinic, we strictly reject cheap, low-grade dental alternatives. We source exclusively premium, medical-grade materials to ensure your restorations are entirely indistinguishable from natural enamel and built to endure a lifetime of normal function.
Elite E-Max Porcelain and Premium Zirconia
We work exclusively with top-tier, bio-compatible porcelain formulations. These premium materials provide unmatched fracture resistance and replicate the exact light-reflecting properties of natural human teeth, guaranteeing zero unnatural gray lines at the gumline.
High-Definition 3D Intraoral Scanning
We replace uncomfortable, messy traditional impression molds with high-precision digital scanners. This captures the microscopic contours of your teeth, allowing our master laboratory technicians to craft restorations with an optimal, snug fit that prevents future decay.
Uncompromised Biosafety Workflows
Our facility adheres completely to the exact sterilization, chemical disinfection, and cross-contamination protocols required by health authorities in the United States and Canada.
Verified Board Certifications
Founded by Dr. Diego Vernava and Dr. Karol Trejos, our multidisciplinary clinic relies on specialists who maintain active, verified registrations with the College of Dental Surgeons of Costa Rica.
Your Step-by-Step Single-Trip Itinerary
Maximize Your Recovery, Minimize Your Travel
Advanced Mapping & Preparation (Days 1–2)
Day 1: Advanced Clinical Mapping – Direct consultation, digital intraoral scanning, and custom shade matching at our modern facility inside Royal Palms Plaza. Day 2: Micro-Preparation and Temporaries – Conservative preparation of the target teeth followed by the immediate placement of highly aesthetic provisional restorations. You leave the clinic with your smile fully intact.
Laboratory Phase & Rest (Days 3–5)
Days 3–5: Master Laboratory Crafting and Coastal Relaxation – While our laboratory custom-manufactures your porcelain restorations, you spend your time resting—enjoying gentle beach walks, private catamaran sunset tours, or peaceful wildlife viewings.
Final Bonding & Departure (Days 6–7)
Day 6: Final Bonding and Occlusal Integration – Dr. Diego Vernava removes your temporaries and permanently bonds your custom porcelain crowns or veneers, meticulously balancing your bite alignment. Day 7: Final Post-Op Clearance and Departure – Fly home comfortably via Liberia International Airport (LIR) with a perfectly restored, functional smile.
Travel Concierge Support: Our team eliminates the stress of international logistics by arranging private chauffeured transfers directly from Liberia International Airport (LIR)—located just an hour away—and unlocking exclusive corporate discounts at elite local properties including the Tamarindo Bay Hotel, Antema Lodge, and Hotel Seis Playas.
Strategic Healthcare Mobility
World-Class Clinical Standards at a Fraction of the Cost
| Restorative Procedure | US / Canada Avg. Cost | North Pacific Clinic Cost | Your Capital Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Porcelain Veneer (Per Unit) | $1,800 - $2,500 | $600 - $800 | Save up to 70% Per Tooth |
| High-Precision Ceramic/Zirconia Crown | $1,500 - $2,200 | $550 - $750 | Save up to 70% Per Tooth |
Putting Your Savings into Perspective
Think about what a savings of 50% to 70% truly means when restoring multiple teeth or an entire smile line. The thousands of dollars you keep in your bank account represent the direct financial equivalent of eliminating outstanding credit card balances, covering a family vacation across Europe, or making a significant investment in your retirement portfolio—all while achieving an uncompromised medical outcome.
💳 Secure Transactions: We accept all major international credit cards, debit cards, and secure international bank wire transfers.
📄 Insurance Claim Support: We supply comprehensive, itemized clinical documentation written entirely in English to help you maximize your out-of-network insurance reimbursement claims.
Verified Restorative Transformations
"Dr Diego is my preferred dentist."
"I have had a good experience with a crown, teeth cleanings and will be getting a night guard made. I always have recommended this dentist and dental office to many people. I'm a nervous patient and Dr Diego is very kind about it. I would and do recommend to anyone"
"Dr. Diego is an excellent dentist."
"Whether you are looking to improve your smile with cosmetic dentistry or take care of the teeth that you have, he can provide you the services that you need. My husband and I have been going to North Pacific Dental for years. My husband has had multiple implants and crowns which have resulted in a beautiful smile. I had wisdom teeth removed in the office as well as a crown replacement and regular check ups for cleaning and maintenance."
Operational Protocols & Clarity
What is the explicit difference between a dental crown and a veneer, and how do I know which one I need? ▼
The primary difference lies in the structural coverage required by the tooth. A porcelain veneer is an ultra-thin, custom-crafted shell bonded exclusively to the visible front surface of the tooth, making it ideal for correcting aesthetic flaws like stains, chips, or minor gaps. A dental crown is a custom-fitted cap that completely covers and surrounds the entire tooth down to the gumline. Crowns are utilized when a tooth has suffered significant structural damage from deep decay, large fractures, or root canal therapy, restoring its full chewing strength and protecting it from future loss. Our multidisciplinary team determines the precise mix required for your case during your digital evaluation.
How long do premium porcelain crowns and veneers last, and do they require special maintenance? ▼
When manufactured from elite materials like E-Max or zirconia and bonded using advanced clinical protocols, crowns and veneers are exceptionally long-lasting investments. On average, you can expect our premium restorations to last between 10 and 15+ years, and frequently much longer with proper oral hygiene. Because we utilize 100% FDA-approved, non-porous bio-materials, your restorations are entirely stain-resistant and will never discolor over time. They require no special maintenance; you simply brush and floss them exactly like healthy, natural teeth.
Will I have to walk around with sensitive or unappealing shaved-down teeth while the laboratory fabricates my permanent restorations? ▼
Absolutely not. Protecting your physical comfort, structural safety, and aesthetic confidence is a mandatory rule of our clinical workflow. On Day 2 of your itinerary—immediately after the micro-preparation of your teeth—Dr. Diego Vernava hand-fits you with a custom-designed, highly durable temporary cosmetic restoration. These provisional teeth shield your prepared enamel from any temperature sensitivity, allow you to chew soft foods comfortably, and ensure you maintain a complete, natural-looking smile while our master technicians spend the next few days crafting your permanent porcelain masterpieces.