Dr Marco Muñoz Cavallini International Dental Clinic

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Dr Marco Muñoz Cavallini International Dental Clinic

4.8 | 70 verified patient reviews

Dr. Marco Muñoz Cavallini, a Costa Rican Certified and USA trained Prosthodontist, began his practice in April, 1968, and founded the Dr. Marco Munoz Cavallini International Dental Clinic.

So, with over 41,000 Implants placed since 1980, The Dr Marco Munoz Cavallini International Dental Clinic has accumulated 39 years of experience in Implant Dentistry. Over the years, the Dr. Marco Munoz Cavallini and his staff has gained international recognition for his high quality work and great patient after care.

Our staff

Today , the Dr. Marco Munoz Cavallini International Dental Clinic with it's entire staff that includes a Maxillofacial Surgeon, Implant Specialists, Endodondist and Restorative Dentists, is one of the best practices in Dental Reconstruction, Dental Implant placement and Cosmetic Dentistry in Costa Rica and globally.

Our staff has been trained in Dental Schools all around the world, the experience and level of care is unparalleled.

These breakthrough technologies,along with very capable staff and innovative techniques mean savings to patients in time and money.

These days the Dental Clinic offers many dental services besides dental Implants which include: Fixed Prosthetics, Veneers, Crowns, Root Canals, Removable Prosthetics, oral Surgery etc…

Our Dental Clinic

The Dental Clinic is modern and comfortable. The facilities were designed with the patient in mind and filled with state of the art equipment to better serve them. More importantly, the environment at the Clinic is very friendly and humane.

The Clinic is centrally located in a quiet neighborhood and only three blocks away from a main artery that runs towards downtown San José. Japanese, Peruvian, Colombian, Mexican, French restaurants and USA fast food chains are also in walking distance. Banks and hotels are also close by.

High tech equipent that starts with Sirona state of the Art Digital Panoramic xray machine and CT Scan imaging. All procedures are followed up with digital real time imaging for quality control, and you pay only once for images!

Sirona Omnicam Intraoral scanner for digital impressions that send an immediate file to our lab.

Dental Laser

Our Dental Laboratory:

An on-site lab -- on the forefront of technology with fully digital restorations and Cad Cam milling machines- with highly trained technicians in order to speed up and simplify the processes as much as possible.

Our Sirona and Amman Girrbach Cad Cam machines are connected to our Sirona Digital and CT Scan Machine in order to plan surgeries and also connected to the Sirona Omnicam Intraoral Scanner in order to build fully digital Non metal Cad Cam Crowns.

The fact that our lab is in premises there is real time interaction between lab, doctors and patients so all of your needs and expectations are addressed.

On Site Hotel

There are 12 fully equipped room with all needed amenties so that you can enjoy your stay and be treated with us without the need of going anywhere, providing a safe environment.

We coordinate your stay so that you can enjoy sightseeing and have dental treatments whenever possible.

24 Hour Patient Concierge and Costumer Service

Air Abrasion
Bone Graft
Chipped Tooth Repair
Cosmetic Dentist Consultation
from US$200
Dental Bridges
US$300 - US$500
Permanent Bridge
US$300 - US$500
Dental Crowns
US$300 - US$450
PFM Crown
up to US$450
Porcelain Crown
up to US$450

Patient reviews

4.8

from 70 verified reviews

05.06.2012 - Paul Verified user

Loved it and recommend it.

4.5

Dental Implants

Implant Long wait in waiting room. Quick, efficient service once in the chair. Loved it and recommend it. Dr. Marco (The son) did the work.

23.11.2013 - Dianna Verified user

Efficient and organised

5.0

Dental Implants

Are you a single woman (man) very concerned about travelling alone to a foreign country for dental work? Has your family/friends called you “crazy”? Well that was me: a 60 year old single, black female, obese with moderate walking difficulty after bilateral knee surgery. I did my research, as you are doing now, and read that Dr. Cavallini's dental practice is the best in Costa Rica for implant and aesthetic restoration; also WhatClinic had given them the Gold Star for long term customer satisfaction. I wanted to do this for my 61st birthday but was very concerned that I couldn't get my sister or anyone else to go with me. They are like most Americans--bias against healthcare other than in the US; but, as a retired family doctor, I know that the US is not the only place to get quality care—it's just a matter of “knowing” where to go and WhatClinic helps to provide that.I had done some initial planning with another clinic, but decided against them when they couldn't give me details about the doctor and wanted all the money upfront before I even left; and as it turns out, their quote was 4K higher (probably their middleman fee). With Dr. Cavallini there is no middleman and you pay as you go: after services are rendered!In a nutshell, all the positive testimonials you read about Dr. Cavallini are correct! While there, I made it a point to question several patients, many who had been there before or were now coming upon recommendation of a family member/friend who had work done. The place is packed (maybe too packed with long waits) but they are an efficient, organized yet personal “dental machine” that has treated thousands of patients. I was there 14 business days for a total mouth/ immediate load restoration.

04.05.2024 - David H. Verified user

Your clinic deserves so much more than a 5-star rating

5.0

Dentist Consultation

Your people are the best.. Your dentists are the best.. Your equipment is superior to anything I've seen elsewhere.. That's why I travel over 3000 miles from Ketchikan Alaska to see you when I need dental care..Your clinic deserves so much more than a 5-star rating.

02.12.2018 - David Verified user

I had a better experience with their office than I have had in the US or France

4.5

Cosmetic Dentist Consultation

Rarely have I written either for or complaining about a product or service. But my experience in Dr Marco Munoz Cavallini Dental Office in San Jose, Costa Rica was so good that I am taking the time to write. I was a little apprehensive about going to Costa Rica to have work done on my teeth since years before when I lived in France I had a very bad dental experience at a dental school there. But Dr Cavalini’s office was very good about communicating with us about the whole procedure. In addition, a good friend of mine has already been to his office a year before and had a good experience. I had four implants put in and when there was an issue Dr, Marco himself stepped in and took care of the matter which is what impressed me the most. I had a better experience with their office than I have had in the US or France. I would definitely give them a thumbs up.

10.02.2015 - Todd Verified user

I would recommend him

4.0

Teeth Cleaning, Dentist Consultation, Root Canals, Teeth Whitening

Teeth Cleaning, Dentist Consultation, Root Canals , Teeth Whitening This form does not enable me to detail the service I received i.e. cleaning, consultation on root canals, tooth tray and whitening gel for a total of $450.Dr. Munoz was very good - I have confidence.The pricing is very good.I would recommend him.The office does seem to operate on Latin American time - so my 2 pm appointment seems to just have meant in the afternoon sometime. And I myself did add a tooth white tray at the end which probably added an hour, however I crossed into hour #6 at the office before I left. That's a long time in an office. Also my hygienist really spoke very little English - that was a small problem as when I tried communicate about an unfortunate gag reflex or ask questions about the foam mold she was placing in my mouth, I think she did not understand.

07.02.2011 - Dan Verified user

Excellent work.

5.0

Dental Crowns, Dental Implants

Were you pleased with the treatment? Every time I look in the mirror I have a big smile. I was at the Recovery Clinic for Two weeks and that is the way to go. Best Dental experience I have ever had.3 implants 13 crowns. Excellent work. I was very grateful and pleased that I found Dr.Marco Munoz I could not afford the prices in U.S.Alabama. Dr. Marco quoted $5950.00 from x rays I e- mailed him. That was with 4 implants. He told me he only needed to do three implants so he charged me $4950.00 US. Does that happen in the States no it's usually $1000.00 more. When I left not only where my teeth fixed.I found friends. A Guy from New Jerseyasked me who taught me English in Alabama. My reply was who said I could speak English.He was kidding of course.The Doctors and Staff speak very good English. I think if you have read this you can tell I am pleased.I was there 11/30/2010--12/15/2010 Would you recommend the clinic? My Brother Dondi saw my teeth and he is in the Clinic now 2-7-2011.I got a e-mail from him today and he was thanking me for finding the Clinc.He is staying on site at the Clinic and telling me how nice and clean the facility is. He said what he liked about being on site you can stay in your room read watch TV sleep and the front desk will call your room when they are ready for you. Yes I am recommendng it now. Would you return for further treatment? Yes I had a very good experience. I had three implants and 12 crowns installed on my lower jaw.I grind my teeth and they where worn out. I had one crown installed in the upper jaw that was missing. I swallowed it while I was eating . That one tooth took me on this adventure. And im glad.Dan Sargent

14.06.2014 - Sam Verified user

All went very smoothly.

5.0

Dental Implants, Dental Crowns

12 implants and 24 crowns Treatment was better than I imagined. Highly respected, honourable, professional doctors at the best prices in Costa Rica. I took my wife back with me after my 1st experience and she had a full mouth restoration. All went very smoothly.

05.02.2013 - Joy Verified user

Staff was great

5.0

Dental Implants

Preliminary Implant Upon my return from Costa Rica, I wrote a brief review of my dental experience with Dr. Cavallini's Clinic. I have a bit more time and would like to elaborate my impression.After much research, and communication with 2 other dental clinics in Costa Rica, I chose Dr. Cavallini's clinic because of their more personal communication style and a multitude of positive reviews from previous patients. Rather than having a rep (i.e.. sales person), Dr. Marco (Cavallini Jr.) personally answered my emails, advised where to stay, was willing to work with my budget to get work done incrementally as finances would allow.The plan was to get bone grafts for insertion of two implants, crowns, cleaning, and an extraction.After examination, it was decided that bone grafts were unnecessary, a two on 1 implant post (instead of 2 separate), and gratis on the cleaning/extraction/2 temp teeth. As a result, this shaved off 1/2 of the initial estimated fee! My plan: return in 4-5 months for the permanent teeth and set more implants for further construction.Had I been aware of the dental cost and quality of work, I would have done this long ago. I would have saved thousands of dollars combined with a feeling of security one can only get from being in the hands of a professional. Lesson learned, I plan to have the Cavallinis as my primary dentists with a goal of a full mouth restoration.Staff was great, and the energy of the clinic was productive and upbeat. Dentists, technicians, assistants, all personable, professional, and generally a pleasure to be around. Definitely happy to have found this clinic, and as someone that (previously) associated dental work with anxiety, I can honestly say that because of Dr. Cavallini's clinic my perspective in Dental Care has been redefined.

27.06.2012 - Gulnara Verified user

There is just not a better clinic anywhere!

5.0

Dentist Consultation

We feel there is just not a better clinic anywhere, Scott and Gulya Hollopeter.

27.03.2017 - Mike Verified user

I am extremely satisfied

5.0

Dentist Consultation

I had 6 first stage implants by Dr. Marco (the younger). He was very professional and took time to explain all the details and address my concerns. They took many CT scans and panoramas after each treatment to insure quality. He also had the scans on screen in front of him to consult while he did the implants. Super terrific human being and cared about how I felt and my comfort. I never felt like a cog or part of a mill, even though his office is very busy and might seem like a "churn them out fast" operation; but it's not. I am extremely satisfied and recommend him to everyone who needs more than just a filling. Ultra modern clinic, with lab on premises. If they need to adjust or re-make a crown, there is virtually no wait time (a few hours). And since it is a busy clinic, I recommend you stay at Casa Marco, just a flight up. You can wait in your hotel room until your appointment is ready (since he runs late -- always). And staying there, you never need to leave the building because you can order out.