Medically Reviewed By: Dr. Kristin Compton (DMD, MHA)
Dental Implants In Bogota, Colombia
Dental Implants in Bogota are an excellent choice for International patients as this city, also known as Bogotá, D.C., makes a great destination for dental tourism by offering quality treatment at a low price.
It is the political, economic, and administrative center of the country, and surely has a lot to offer to its guests.
Cost of Dental Implants in Bogota
Implantology experts make it a spot for tourists from all over the world, majorly attracting Americans and Canadians. These patients end up saving up to 70% on costs back home, thanks to the low cost of living in Colombia.[1]
| PROCEDURE | USA | BOGOTA |
|---|---|---|
| Single Implant | $4,000 | $700-795 |
| Zirconium Implant | $2,500 | $900-1,000 |
| Titanium Implant | $2,300 | $700-800 |
| Porcelain Crown (with Abutment) | $1,500 | $600-700 |
| All on 4 | $24,000 | $7,000-7,895 |
| All on 6 | $29,500 | $9,000-9,580 |
| Zygoma Implants | $1,5000 | $1,000- 1,500 |
*prices may vary with the case; these are avg. costs
To benefit the patients further, we offer some amazing packages if you book you dental appointment with us:
- A pre-trip consultation with our dentists.
- An all-inclusive low-cost dental packages along with pick-up and lodging arrangements. No hidden costs, no surprises.
- Convenient payment options like cash, wire transfers, credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, American Express) as well as PayPal.
- A bilingual case manager who takes care of all of their requirements.
Also, we are ranked A+ by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and work with certified dentists who have an excellent reputation, so you can trust in the quality of our services and the expertise of our team to deliver exceptional results for your dental implant needs.
Dental Implants
Implantologists study the various aspects related to Dental Implants like which patients make for the right candidate for implants, how to place them, the combinations in which implants can help restore an entire jaw, the relevant surgeries, and much more.
However, for a patient, only some of this education can help settle the curiosity, such as the discussion about parts of an Implant and types of Implants based on:
- Number of implants used
- The bone Involved
- Material of Implant
Dental Implants are prostheses, made up of three subcomponents: the Post, abutment, and either a crown or a denture used to replace a non-functional/ damaged tooth.
In very simple terms the Major function of its parts is highlighted below:
1. Post: Replaces the root of the tooth.
2. Abutment: Holds the artificial tooth in place by attaching it to the post.
3. Crown: Replaces the visible part of the teeth.
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3. Denture: A combination of crowns is used when a lesser number of Post & abutment systems attempt to replace more teeth, such as in the All-on-four system.
Note: Unlike tooth root, which is living tissue, the post is simply a metal replacement and is not sensitive to any dental stimulus.
Types of Implants | Basis- Number |
When an Implant replaces one tooth each, dentists continue to call it an Implant.
These two procedures, just like all-of-four, help in restoring the teeth of a complete jaw, by using a combination of either six or eight implants.
Note: In the case of Combinations like all on four/ six/ eight, a crown does not serve the purpose; hence an implant-supported denture (Implant denture) is used in place.
Types of Implants | Basis- Bone Involved |
The Jaw bone is involved in fixing the screw of an Implant. Thus, upper jaw, aka "maxilla" and/or lower jaw, aka "Mandible", are required in a healthy state, majorly in terms of ridge width and bone density to support Implants and secure their long-run success.
Alternative when Upper Jaw (Maxilla) is unhealthy: Implants are fixed into zygoma bones and are now called the Zygomatic Implants.
Alternative when Lower Jaw (Mandible) is unhealthy: Before fixing Implants, the dentist performs bone grafting to improve the quality of the bone.
Note: The choice of surgery, however, should be left to the decision of your dentist as not everyone is the right candidate for all dental procedures.
Types of Implants | Basis- Material used |
Screw and abutment Material: Titanium or Zirconium
Titanium is used to create a screw, aka post, and an abutment of the same material. It is the most common type as they are biocompatible.
Zirconia is used to create a complete implant without distinction into a post or an abutment. It is a recent type, and a fused structure helps to reduce bacterial growth near the gum.
Crown: Porcelain, Zirconium
These end up looking like natural teeth. Colour, shape, and size can be customized for each individual.
These are metal crowns and can be differentiated from natural teeth very easily. Shape, size and shade can be customized.
Implantologists In Bogota
Dr. Cristina Suaza
Dr. Suaza, the founder of Dentica Clinic, has a strong orthodontic background.
She advanced dentistry by participating in the Osseointegration MIS symposium while serving local and international patients.
Education
- Universidad San Martín
- International Orthodontics Mini-Implants Course (O.S.A.S.) endorsed by the Mexican Dental Association for Teaching and Research
Memberships
- AOCMF Latin America Regional Board
- Colombian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Dr. Cristina Suaza is one of the finest dentists offering dental implants in Bogota. She runs her own clinic, Dentica, which uses state-of-the-art technology and stays upgraded.
Dental Vacation in Bogota
Reaching Bogota is easy, thanks to fully functioning El Dorado International Airport (BOG).
Flight details for some most common routes are listed below:
| City | Duration | Distance | No. of Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 3 hrs 30 min | 1,509 mi | Non-Stop |
| New York (JFK) | 5 hrs 48 min | 2,486 mi | Non-Stop |
| Los Angeles (LAX) | 7 hrs | 3,476 mi | Non-Stop |
| Toronto (YTZ) | 13 hrs 5 min | 2,708 mi | 2 Stop |
Once you make your mind to get dental implants in Bogota, you may as well travel around to see what city has to offer in the duration between your dental appointments.
Bike tours are ubiquitous in Bogota. Rental bikes could invoke joy in you, and your dentist could make sure you are confident enough to express it with a brand-new smile.
If you wish to visit a church and a museum in one go, then Museo Santa Clara is the place. Another church to visit is La Catedral Primada, one of the magnificent squares in the heart of Bogota.
Some visitors even praise it for being one like Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.[2]
Thanks to the involvement of all local public and private stakeholders in the book sector and some other factors, Bogota came to be called the Word Book Capital by UNESCO in 2007.
If you are a bookworm, you could spend your leisure time in their libraries and read what some other brains had to express in terms of technology, history, fiction, supernatural, and much more.
Shopping malls like Centro Comercial Santafe, Salitre Plaza Centro Comercial, and Multiplaza Bogota stand tall to offer their best services to shoppers. A perfect stage indeed for expressions of a shopaholic.
