All on 6 implants in Colombia, weighed honestly.
What a full arch on six implants really costs in Colombia, the real risks, why most people need two trips months apart, and the questions that keep you safe. We never name a clinic.
half to a third of home
months apart
healing comes first
Is it worth going to Colombia?
All on 6 in Colombia commonly costs from about £7,500 per arch, often a half to a third of UK or US pricing. It supports a full fixed arch on six implants rather than four, which spreads the bite load more widely and can suit people with adequate bone who want extra support. Colombia's dental tourism clinics in Bogota, Medellin, Cali and Cartagena offer it using major implant brands. As with All on 4, most cases need two trips months apart while the implants fuse.
Costs below are indicative ranges, reviewed May 2025, and vary by arch, the bridge material, whether bone grafting is needed, and what a package includes. They are not a quote and not a promise of a result.
The price in Colombia, honestly.
In Colombia All on 6, a full fixed arch supported by six implants, typically runs from about £7,500 to £9,400 per arch, which is roughly $9,600 for an acrylic bridge and around $11,900 for a porcelain one. A full mouth, both arches, costs around double. The two extra implants compared with All on 4 raise the price. Price is also driven by the implant brand, the bridge material, and any extractions or grafting.
Indicative ranges, reviewed May 2025. Not a quote. Confirm whether the price is per arch or for the whole mouth, and whether the final bridge and any grafting are included, since these are common sources of a surprise bill.
Always confirm in writing which implant brand is used, whether the final bridge is included, how many trips are needed, and the currency you are billed in. Home figures are indicative bands, not a fixed quote.
The two trips, healing and the follow up problem.
All on 6 is usually a two stage journey, not a single visit. Most people make an initial trip for any extractions, the six implants and a temporary fixed bridge, then return months later, once the implants have fused, for the permanent bridge. Some clinics offer a faster path, but healing time cannot be skipped.
Trip one, days 1 to 3
Any failing teeth are removed, six implants are placed per arch, and a temporary fixed bridge is fitted. Expect swelling, bruising and a soft food diet.
Trip one, day 4 to 10
Initial healing and a review before you fly home. You leave with temporary teeth and aftercare instructions.
At home, 3 to 6 months
The implants fuse with the bone, a process called osseointegration. You wear the temporary bridge and follow up remotely.
Trip two, 4 to 10 days
You return for the final, permanent bridge to be fitted and the bite adjusted. This second trip and its cost are easy to forget when comparing prices.
Once you are home, a loosened screw, a chip in the bridge, or a bite that needs adjusting is hard to manage from another country. Local dentists are often reluctant to take on another clinic's implant work, so agree before you travel how reviews, adjustments and any warranty will be handled.
Many clinics offer an implant warranty, but the terms vary and may not cover the bridge, your travel back, or local treatment. Read exactly what is guaranteed, for how long, and what you must do to keep it valid.
What can go wrong.
Implant surgery is well established and success rates are high, but it is still surgery, and the distance and two trip structure add their own complications. Understand these before you commit.
Any implant can fail to fuse with the bone, more so in smokers and people with uncontrolled diabetes. With six implants there are more sites, and if one fails after you are home, sorting it out from another country is difficult.
Infection in the gum and bone around an implant can develop weeks or months later and can lead to bone loss if not treated. It needs ongoing dental care you may not have arranged at home.
Placing implants in the lower jaw risks nerve injury and numbness, and upper implants can affect the sinus. Careful 3D planning lowers this risk, so ask whether a CBCT scan is used.
All on 6 needs enough healthy bone for six implants. It is not always superior to All on 4, and a careful dentist recommends the option that fits your jaw, not the most expensive one.
Comparing only the surgery price misses the second trip, the final bridge, any grafting, and return flights. Add these up before deciding it is cheaper.
Five questions before you pay.
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The things everyone asks.
Is All on 6 in Colombia safe?
At a licensed clinic where a qualified, registered implantologist works with 3D planning and traceable implant brands, success rates are high. Risk rises with poor planning, no follow up arrangement, and skipping healing time. This page helps you tell a careful clinic from a risky one.
What is the difference between All on 4 and All on 6?
All on 6 uses six implants per arch instead of four, spreading the bite load more widely. It can suit people with enough healthy bone who want extra support, but it is not automatically better and costs more.
How many trips to Colombia does All on 6 need?
Usually two. An initial trip for the implants and a temporary bridge, then a return three to six months later for the permanent bridge once the implants have fused. Healing time cannot be rushed.
Why is it cheaper in Colombia?
Mostly lower labour and overhead costs and a competitive dental tourism market, not lower quality by default. A price far below the market can mean a cheaper implant brand, missing steps, or the final bridge not being included.
What if an implant fails after I get home?
Sorting out a failed implant from another country is difficult and may not be fully covered by a warranty. Agree before you travel how problems, reviews and any warranty would be handled.
Where to go next.
All on 6, the full guide
Procedure guideWhat it is, who it suits, the honest costs and risks across destinations.
Dental treatment in Colombia
DestinationHow dental travel works in Colombia, and the trade offs.
Dental treatment abroad, safely
GuideThe safety questions to ask before any dental work abroad.
For the wider picture, see our Colombia destination guide, the All on 6 cost comparison, and our guide on dental treatment abroad. When you are ready, you can Get Matched.
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