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Dental implants in Tijuana: compare clinic quotes
Typical price at border clinics: $750–$1,500, vs $3,000–$6,000 in the US. Get written quotes from license-verified dentists in Tijuana.
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What it is
A dental implant is a titanium post placed in the jawbone to replace a missing tooth root, topped with an abutment and a crown. The total price usually covers the implant, abutment and crown, and may not include bone grafts or sinus lifts.
Trips needed
Typically 2 to 3 trips over several days or weeks, depending on whether the implant needs healing time before the crown is placed. Some clinics offer a one-trip option with a temporary crown.
Questions to ask any clinic
- What implant brand and model will you use, and can you show me the box or certificate?
- What is the written warranty on the implant, the abutment and the crown, and what does it not cover?
- What is the license number (cédula profesional) of the dentist who will do the surgery?
- How are instruments sterilized, and can you show me the sterilization protocol?
- What follow-up care is included, and who treats me if a complication happens after I return home?
Getting to Tijuana
From San Diego, the pedestrian crossing at San Ysidro (CBP port 250401) is the most common route to the clinic areas. Parking is on the US side; check current rules and fees before you go. Walking or using a rideshare/taxi on the Mexican side are common options. Alternatively, the Otay Mesa passenger crossing (250601) serves other parts of the city. To return to the US you must show a valid passport book, a passport card (land crossings only), or a SENTRI/NEXUS card. Pedestrian waits at San Ysidro can be long at peak hours; check the live times at bwt.cbp.gov before you cross.