{"id":9358,"date":"2026-11-11T12:44:36","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T17:44:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carlosacevedo.co\/viajar-a-barranquilla-tratamiento-dental\/"},"modified":"2026-11-11T20:30:50","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T01:30:50","slug":"viajar-a-barranquilla-tratamiento-dental","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carlosacevedo.co\/en\/viajar-a-barranquilla-tratamiento-dental\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Plan Your Trip to Barranquilla for Dental Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"

Most dental treatments for international patients are completed in one or two trips to Barranquilla. Conventional implants usually require two trips because the bone takes between four and six months to heal before the final crown is placed.<\/strong> The number of days depends on your case and is defined with your treatment plan, before you buy the flights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the step-by-step guide to organizing the trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How many trips does each treatment require?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This table summarizes the timeframes we use at the clinic. It's a guideline; your schedule will depend on your diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Treatment<\/th>Regular trips<\/th>What happens at each stage<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Single implant or implant-supported bridge<\/td>Two<\/td>First visit: digital diagnosis and guided surgery (30 to 45 minutes per single implant). Then, 4 to 6 months for bone integration. Second visit: final crown in 2 or 3 appointments.<\/td><\/tr>
Full arch (All-on-4 or All-on-6)<\/td>One or two, depending on the case<\/td>Surgery and, if the case allows, temporary teeth. The timeline for the final prosthesis is determined according to your plan.<\/td><\/tr>
Porcelain veneers<\/td>It's defined by your plan.<\/td>Assessment, design, mouth trial, preparation, laboratory fabrication and cementation, in several appointments.<\/td><\/tr>
Resin veneers<\/td>One<\/td>One or two appointments, depending on the case.<\/td><\/tr>
Ceramic crowns and restorations with CEREC<\/td>One<\/td>Design, manufacture and installation in a single visit, when the case allows.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If your treatment combines several things, for example implants and smile design, the plan organizes them to make the most of each trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is an implant almost never resolved in a single trip?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Because the bone needs time to fuse with the implant. This process is called osseointegration, and in our protocols, it takes between 4 and 6 months. FDA<\/a> As explained in their patient guide: the healing of the implant can take several months or more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the meantime, a temporary crown can be used, depending on the case. When you return, the final crown will be designed and manufactured in our laboratory in 2 or 3 appointments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before traveling: what should you take care of first?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What is the purpose of a virtual consultation?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is the first step, conducted via Google Meet, and costs USD 70. A dentist from our team will listen to your case, review your photos and X-rays, guide you through the treatment options, and provide an estimated price. You'll receive the exact price during your in-person consultation, as it depends on the CT scan and 3D scan we perform at the clinic. You can schedule your consultation on our website. virtual consultation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make the most of it, have the following on hand:<\/p>\n\n\n\n