Dr. Jorge Luis Díaz Moreno
Board certified
Certificate 1217 · valid to 2029-04-28
Matamoros, Tamaulipas · Surgical
Dental implants in Matamoros
A titanium post placed in the jaw to carry a single replacement tooth, with a crown fitted on top once the post has integrated.
Trips needed
Usually 2 trips, months apart
Getting there
Gateway International Bridge, opposite Brownsville, Texas
Follow-up
A check at 7 to 10 days after placement, then again when the crown is fitted. Plan for the second trip three to six months later.
What it involves
The dentist places a titanium post into the jawbone, lets it integrate with the bone over several months, then fits an abutment and a crown. Most patients need two trips: one for placement, one for the crown.
Before you travel
A CT scan or panoramic X-ray to check bone volume. If there is not enough bone, a graft or sinus lift comes first and adds months to the timeline.
What it costs
| Procedure | Typical US price | Typical Tijuana price | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental implants | $2,000 to $5,000 | $600 to $900 | 70% to 82% less |
These ranges are national, not specific to Matamoros. They are for budgeting only: ask for a written quote before booking travel.
Certified in Matamoros for the specialty dental implants belongs to
These dentists practise in Matamoros and hold a certificate from the council that governs that specialty, confirmed in a public registry with its number, its expiry and the date of the check on each profile. None of them has told this directory they perform dental implants specifically, so ask before you book.
Questions patients actually ask
How much does dental implants cost in Matamoros?
The range on this page is USD 600 to 900 per implant in Mexico, against 2000 to 5000 in the United States. That range is national rather than specific to Matamoros, and its source and collection date are printed under the table. Ask any practice for a written quote before you travel: a range is for budgeting, not a price.
How many trips to Matamoros does it take?
Usually 2. A check at 7 to 10 days after placement, then again when the crown is fitted. Plan for the second trip three to six months later.
What should be done before travelling?
A CT scan or panoramic X-ray to check bone volume. If there is not enough bone, a graft or sinus lift comes first and adds months to the timeline.
How do I check the dentist is licensed?
Ask for the cédula profesional number and the name as it appears on it, then look it up in the Registro Nacional de Profesionistas. Every dentist listed here has that number published with the date it was confirmed.