From $1,200 per tooth all-in: post, abutment, and crown. BioHorizons American implants paired with ZirCAD Prime zirconia crowns, placed by our specialist surgical team in Medellín, at 70 to 85% less than US pricing.
An All-on-4 case from our Medellín clinic. Drag the divider to compare, or just watch.
A dental implant is a titanium post surgically placed into the jawbone, where it fuses with the bone over 6 months. Once fused, an abutment connects a custom ceramic crown to the post, replicating the root, anchor, and visible tooth of what nature gave you. Unlike a bridge or denture, an implant doesn't rely on neighbouring teeth and doesn't shift over time.
The titanium post replaces the root and anchors into bone. The abutment is a small connector that screws onto the post and sits at the gumline. The crown is the visible ceramic tooth, matched to your shade and shape. Each part is independently replaceable if needed.
We use BioHorizons exclusively for the implant post. An American manufacturer based in Birmingham, Alabama, with 25+ years of clinical history, FDA approval, and 95%+ ten-year success rates in independent studies. The crown on top is ZirCAD Prime zirconia from Ivoclar, the same brand family as our IPS e.max veneers. Same materials specified in US specialty practices, no private-label substitutes.
When a tooth is missing, the surrounding bone shrinks within months. That's how an unrestored gap turns into a sunken jawline over years. An implant transmits chewing force into the bone like a natural root, which keeps it stimulated and intact. Bridges and dentures don't.
Each case below was placed and restored by our surgical team in Medellín. More on the full results gallery.
Single missing tooth, multiple gaps, or a full arch to replace. There's an implant solution for each. Below are starting prices for the all-in treatment (post, abutment, crown). Final quotes via WhatsApp once we see your CBCT scan.
One missing tooth, replaced with a BioHorizons titanium implant and a custom ZirCAD Prime zirconia crown. Most common case, and the most predictable.
Four implants per arch supporting a full fixed bridge. The standard full-mouth solution for patients with extensive tooth loss or failing dentures. See the full All-on-4 price table.
Six implants per arch for added stability. The upgrade for patients with a heavy bite, more bone, or who want maximum long-term security. From $9,900 in hybrid acrylic to $11,500 in zirconia: all options.
Multiple-tooth gaps that don't need a full arch are quoted case-by-case. Sometimes 2 or 3 implants supporting a small bridge is the right call instead of replacing each tooth individually. Send us your CBCT scan or recent X-rays via WhatsApp for a precise plan.
Below is the standard single-tooth flow. Full-arch cases (All-on-4, All-on-5 and All-on-6) follow the same two-trip rhythm: everything surgical in the first visit, the permanent bridge about six months later. Implants need time to fuse with bone and there is no shortcut for that, but the in-clinic time per trip is short, and you go home with a working temporary in most cases.
Send recent X-rays or a panoramic if you have one. We send back a personalized plan with implant brand, count, expected bone work, and total cost within 24 hours.
Bilingual driver picks you up at the airport. CBCT 3D scan to map bone density, nerve position, and sinus floor, then a final surgical plan including any bone graft if needed. You sign off on the plan and price before any procedure begins.
Local anaesthetic, guided implant placement, optional bone graft or sinus lift. The procedure is shorter than most patients expect: 60 to 90 minutes for a single tooth, 2 to 3 hours for All-on-4. Same-day temporary tooth fitted where the case allows. With All-on-4, the gums are usually inflamed for the first few weeks, so the temporary bridge can feel ill-fitting for a while, and sometimes it can't be used straight away.
The titanium post fuses with the surrounding bone over 6 months. This is the single most important phase, and the one that can't be rushed. WhatsApp check-ins at week 1, month 1, and month 3. Soft-food diet for the first two weeks; normal diet by month two.
Healing check, abutment placed, digital impressions taken. Our in-house lab fabricates the final crown within hours. No third-party lab, no shipping delay between scan and delivery.
Crown tried in for shape and shade approval, then bonded to the abutment. Bite checked and balanced. Final photos, aftercare kit, driver to the airport. Multi-year warranty and WhatsApp follow-up continue from home.
Same BioHorizons implant. Same ZirCAD Prime zirconia crown. Same surgical protocols. The price gap is overhead, not material.
Prices reflect the all-in clinic cost: implant, abutment, crown, surgical fee, anaesthetic, and lab work. Want the full trip handled? Pair an implant with our all-inclusive package for hotel, driver, and concierge.
Whether any of these apply is determined on Day 1 of Trip 1 from your CBCT scan. Quoted upfront in the treatment plan, never added later.
Real implant patients, talking about their two trips to Medellín. The surgery, the healing, and what surprised them most. Watch on the page or open on YouTube.
The titanium post is built to last a lifetime, but the bone and gum around it need the same care as a natural tooth, sometimes more. The habits below protect the investment.
Soft foods only: soup, yogurt, mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs. No alcohol, no smoking, no hot drinks for 24 hours. Cold compresses 20 minutes on, 20 off, for the first day to control swelling. Slight bleeding for the first few hours is normal.
Months 1–6 is when the implant fuses with bone. Avoid biting hard objects on that side, skip ice and crusty bread, and stick to the antibiotics and rinses we send you home with. Pain past day 4 is unusual: message us on WhatsApp the same day.
Soft-bristled brush, twice a day. Floss daily; implant floss or interdental brushes work better than string for the gumline around the abutment. Avoid charcoal and whitening toothpastes; they don't help and they're abrasive.
Smokers have 2–3× the implant failure rate of non-smokers, primarily during osseointegration. If you're a smoker, we strongly recommend stopping for the 6 months around your treatment. We won't refuse to treat you, but the warranty doesn't cover smoking-related failure.
Twice-yearly hygienist visits, same as before. Tell them you have an implant so they use a non-metallic scaler at the abutment. We coordinate with your local dentist if anything looks off at a routine cleaning.
Bruxism is one of the leading causes of late implant complications. The constant force can loosen the abutment screw or fracture the crown. If your dentist sees wear or your partner says you grind, we make a custom night guard before you fly home.
The questions we hear most from US, Canadian, and UK patients considering implants in Colombia.
A single implant at Colombia Care Dental is from $1,200 all-in (post, abutment, and crown), about 70 to 80% less than US pricing where the same implant typically costs $4,000 to $6,000. All-on-4 from $9,000 per arch versus $25,000 to $50,000 in the US. All-on-6 from $9,900 per arch versus $30,000 to $60,000.
Single-tooth cases: two trips across six months. Trip 1 is 3 to 5 days for surgical placement of the titanium post. The implant heals and fuses with bone over six months at home. Trip 2 is 2 to 3 days for the abutment and final crown.
Full-arch cases (All-on-4, All-on-5 and All-on-6): also two trips, about six months apart: all surgery and a temporary in the first visit, the permanent bridge in the second. A third trip is needed only when the implants cannot safely be placed in the same surgery as the extractions. The All-on-4 page walks through it step by step.
BioHorizons, an American manufacturer based in Birmingham, Alabama, with 25+ years of clinical history and FDA approval. We pair BioHorizons titanium posts with ZirCAD Prime zirconia crowns from Ivoclar (the same brand line as our IPS e.max veneers). BioHorizons is widely used in US specialty practices and has documented 95%+ ten-year success rates. We do not substitute generic or private-label implants.
The titanium post is designed to last a lifetime, with documented success rates above 95% at 10 years and above 90% at 20 years for BioHorizons. The ZirCAD Prime zirconia crown on top typically lasts 15–20+ years and can be replaced if needed without removing the implant.
No, in most cases. Where the case allows, we fit an immediate temporary tooth at the end of Trip 1, a temporary crown for a single front tooth. With a single tooth, you fly home with a functional, presentable smile and return for the permanent crown on Trip 2. Some posterior cases skip the temporary because cosmetics aren't an issue.
With All-on-4, the temporary bridge goes in a few days after surgery, once the swelling allows. Your gums keep changing shape for the first weeks, so it can feel ill-fitting and sometimes can't be used for a while. That is a normal part of healing; here is what to expect.
With All-on-4, expect the first few weeks to be different. The temporary bridge sits on gums that are healing from surgery and are usually inflamed, so it can feel ill-fitting for a while as the swelling settles, and sometimes it can't be used straight away. That is part of normal healing. If swelling or pain is getting worse rather than better, message us on WhatsApp the same day.
Roughly 30 to 40% of implant cases need some form of bone augmentation: either a small graft at the implant site, or a sinus lift for upper back teeth. We assess this with a CBCT 3D scan on Day 1 of Trip 1. If a graft is needed it is usually performed in the same visit, and the cost is quoted upfront in your treatment plan, never added later.
The procedure itself is done under local anaesthetic; most patients describe it as easier than a tooth extraction. Mild discomfort and swelling for 2 to 4 days after surgery, managed with over-the-counter ibuprofen. You'll be eating soft foods comfortably by day 3 and back to normal eating within two weeks.
Yes. Our clinic is INVIMA-licensed (Colombia's FDA equivalent), our surgical protocols meet international standards, and our materials are FDA-approved: BioHorizons (American-made implants) and ZirCAD Prime zirconia from Ivoclar. Many of our implant patients are referred by their US dentists. The dental community knows the work coming out of Medellín is the same quality as Beverly Hills.
Colombia, with two o's, is the country in South America; “Columbia” is the usual US misspelling. If you searched for dental implants in Columbia meaning the country, this is the page you wanted: our surgical team and in-house lab are in Medellín, Colombia.
Practical guides written for international patients planning implant treatment in Medellín. Brand choices, healing timelines, bone graft basics, and trip planning.
BioHorizons is American, FDA-approved, and has a 25+ year clinical track record. The case for it over the European market leaders.
Bone density, bite force, budget. The three factors that decide whether four implants per arch is enough or six is the right call.
Real pricing on single implants, All-on-4, and All-on-6 at our Medellín clinic. Honest comparison to US clinics, trip costs included.
