IMPLANTOLOGY · CARTAGENA
Dental implants in Cartagena
If you need to replace one tooth, several teeth or a full arch, start with a clinical assessment in Cartagena. Dr. Darwin Vergara and the local team can help you understand the appropriate implant and prosthetic options for your diagnosis.
Dental implant options in Cartagena
The appropriate technique depends on the number of missing teeth, gum and bone health, bite and medical history. An in-person assessment defines the plan.
Conventional dental implants
For one or several missing teeth, the team assesses whether implants with crowns or bridges are appropriate.
Strategic dental implants
Strategic corticobasal implants may rehabilitate many patients with severe bone loss without prior grafting, including people previously told they had no options. Confirm the protocol and office when booking.
All-on-4 and All-on-6
Options for a full arch or full-mouth rehabilitation. Each arch needs its own clinical plan and budget.
Conventional and strategic implants: a visual comparison
This infographic illustrates differences in design, treatment stages and maintenance. Your treatment choice requires an individual assessment.
The conventional two-piece design joins an implant to a separate abutment. The one-piece strategic or corticobasal approach uses different anchorage and prosthetic planning. For many patients with substantial bone loss, it may avoid prior bone grafts. Examination and imaging determine whether a fixed initial restoration is possible, its timing and the maintenance required.
Click the image to enlarge it. The treatment plan and timeline depend on your assessment.
Dental implant care in Cartagena
The Bocagrande office is the local starting point. If you are travelling to Cartagena, contact the team before purchasing flights to discuss records, availability and the likely sequence of visits.
Conventional implants and strategic implants use different planning and anchorage. The final prosthesis schedule depends on the selected technique, implant stability and healing. An early provisional restoration should not be confused with final teeth.
Strategic implantology may be considered only after clinical assessment, when the technique is appropriate and available at the selected office. A provisional fixed restoration may be loaded early only if implant stability permits it.
How your assessment begins
1. Consultation
Tell the team which teeth are missing, what is bothering you and what you hope to achieve. The clinician reviews oral health, bite and relevant medical history.
2. Imaging and treatment plan
Bring any dental records you already have. The clinician requests additional studies as needed, then explains implant options, surgery, prosthetic materials and treatment stages.
3. Individual estimate
Your proposal identifies procedures, expected visits, provisional and final restorations, reviews and costs. Ask what additional treatment is included and what may require a separate estimate.
4. Treatment and follow-up
Once the plan is approved, surgery and restorative visits are arranged. Reviews monitor healing, function, hygiene and long-term maintenance.
Dental implant costs in Cartagena
Costs change with the number of implants, surgical needs, bone grafting if required, crown or prosthesis material and the rehabilitation stages. The cost of one implant is not directly comparable with a full-arch plan. Read our Colombia dental implant cost guide for published price concepts; your individual estimate follows diagnosis.
Where to request an assessment in Cartagena
The Bocagrande office is the local starting point. If you are travelling to Cartagena, contact the team before purchasing flights to discuss records, availability and the likely sequence of visits.
Confirm the exact office, clinician and available procedure when booking. Some stages may need to be arranged at a different location.
Starting from outside Colombia
Contact the team before travelling and share dental records or imaging you already have for an initial orientation. You do not need a new 3D scan just to make first contact. A remote review does not replace an in-person examination or guarantee a technique, price or treatment timeline. Confirm the office and provisional visit schedule before purchasing flights.
Common questions in Cartagena
Can an implant be placed at the first appointment?
The first visit is for assessment and planning. Surgery is scheduled after the necessary examination and studies are reviewed.
Will I need a bone graft if I have little bone?
Strategic corticobasal implantology can be an option for many patients with an atrophic jaw, including those previously told implants were not possible. Our protocol can avoid prior bone grafts. A clinical assessment and imaging determine whether it is appropriate for you.
Are monophase implants the same as strategic or corticobasal implants?
In our clinical protocol, yes. We use these terms for one-piece implants anchored in cortical bone. Your anatomy and prosthetic plan determine the exact approach.
Can I have implants and fixed crowns in 24 hours?
Yes, when the case qualifies, strategic corticobasal implants can be placed and an initial fixed crown or bridge delivered approximately 24 hours later, without prior bone grafts. A minimally invasive approach is used when anatomy allows; implant placement remains surgery. A full arch may need 48–72 hours, and the final prosthesis may be a later stage.
When will my final teeth be ready?
The schedule depends on stability, healing, technique and prosthetic materials. A temporary restoration is different from the definitive one.
Real dental implant cases
These cases were treated by the team in Colombia. They are not presented as cases from Cartagena; individual results vary.
Images show individual cases and do not guarantee the same result for another patient.
Videos from our implant team
These videos from our channel include patient experiences and treatment examples. They are not necessarily cases treated in this city. Results and timelines depend on individual diagnosis.
Dental implant care and travel to Colombia
Linda’s journey: dental implants in Colombia
Request your assessment in Cartagena
Tell us how many teeth you need to replace, whether you have imaging and when you can visit. The team will guide you to the appropriate office and next step.
