The amount of time you need to stay in Mexico for dental implant treatment depends on whether you are getting a single implant or a full mouth restoration such as All on 4. For a single dental implant, most patients stay 3 to 4 days. On the first day, you complete your exam, CT scan, and surgical placement. Over the next 1 to 2 days, your doctor checks your healing, ensures there is no infection, and confirms that you are safe to fly home. If your bone is healthy, the process is very simple and you can return home quickly.
If you are getting multiple implants or a full mouth treatment, your first trip is usually 4 days. During this visit, your surgeon places the implants and, if you are a candidate, gives you same day teeth, which is the immediate temporary prosthesis you wear during healing. This is the part most American patients love because they do not return home without teeth. After this trip, you go home to heal for a few months while the implants integrate with your bone.
Your second trip is when your final smile is made. This visit is typically 10 to 12 days. Your doctor takes impressions, designs your final prosthesis, and performs multiple fittings to make sure your bite, color, and speech are perfect. Some patients finish a little faster, but planning extra days is always safer so you have time for adjustments. If you need bone grafts, sinus lifts, or zygomatic implants, you may need longer visits or an additional trip, but your surgeon will tell you exactly what to expect before you travel.
Overall, the process is flexible, predictable, and designed around US based patients who fly in for care. Most people complete everything in 2 trips, and our SOTA Dental team makes each visit as smooth and efficient as possible.
