Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco · Surgical
Dental implants in Puerto Vallarta
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
Direct flights from the western United States and western Canada
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 Mexico price | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental implants | $3,000 to $6,000 USD | $770 to $1,550 USD | 74% less |
These ranges are national, not specific to Puerto Vallarta. They are for budgeting only: ask for a written quote before booking travel.
Dentists offering dental implants in Puerto Vallarta
None listed yet. This page says so rather than showing dentists from another city or another procedure, because a directory that pads an empty result is not a directory. See everything listed in Puerto Vallarta, or read about dental implants.
Questions patients actually ask
How much does dental implants cost in Puerto Vallarta?
The range on this page is $770 to $1,550 USD per implant, complete: post, abutment and crown in Mexico, against $3,000 to $6,000 USD in the United States. That range is national rather than specific to Puerto Vallarta, 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 Puerto Vallarta 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.
Is it safe to get dental implants in Puerto Vallarta?
That depends on the dentist doing it. Puerto Vallarta has licensed, well-trained dentists, and it also has people working without a licence; a nice waiting room does not tell them apart. Check the cédula profesional in the federal registry, get the plan and the quote in writing, and ask who treats a complication once you are back home. Every dentist listed on this site has their licence number and the date of the check published.
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.