Guide for dental implants patients in Barranquilla

The placement of dental implants is not painful. We use simple localized infiltration anesthesia techniques in the area where the implants will be placed, allowing the procedure to be completely comfortable and pain-free.

Patients who are partially or completely edentulous are candidates for dental implants. Implants can be placed in patients who have completed their growth stage, typically after age 16 in women and 18 in men.

The price of dental implants in Colombia varies depending on the dentist’s diagnosis and the specific case. However, the average cost ranges between COP $3,000,000 and $4,000,000.

The most important contraindications include:

• Untreated gum (periodontal) disease
• Smoking patients
• Women with osteoporosis taking oral bisphosphonates for more than three years
• Uncontrolled diabetes
• Uncontrolled blood clotting disorders
• Psychiatric patients

Periodontists, oral surgeons, and maxillofacial surgeons are the specialists qualified to place dental implants. Today, other dental specialists with formal training in implantology may also perform implant procedures.

Patients should always follow the specialist’s instructions. The most important recommendation is to attend periodontal and radiographic check-ups every six months.

There is typically no required downtime. Patients only need to follow basic and uncomplicated postoperative care instructions.

The diet should consist of soft foods at room temperature or cold. Hot foods are not recommended.

The postoperative period is generally not painful. However, we recommend cold therapy (ice packs) and basic pain relievers such as ibuprofen. Medication should always be prescribed by the treating specialist.