Prof. Carlos Garcés DDS

Prof. Carlos Garcés DDS is a private dental clinic in Bogotá's Chapinero district. The practice specializes in monolithic immediate loading implants and advanced oral rehabilitation. Dr. Carlos Garcés leads the clinic with over 25 years of clinical experience.

Awards and Professional Recognition

The clinic and its lead specialist have received several national and international honors. Dr. Carlos Garcés was awarded the title of Doctor Honoris Causa by the Universidad Autónoma de Panama in 2025. He also received the Health Care Excellence Award from IOCIM in 2024.

Additional professional achievements include:

• Best Health Professional in Colombia in the dental implant category for 2023 and 2024.
• Prize to the Medical by Achievement for a Better Life in 2024.
• Active memberships in the ICOI and American Academy of Implant Dentistry.
• Teacher and international committee member for the ITMMI.

These honors reflect the clinic's standing in the dental community across Colombia and Latin America.

Immediate Loading Implant Dentistry

The clinic focuses on monolithic immediate loading implants. This technique places fixed teeth in 48 hours or less. Surgeons use a flapless, "no scalpel" approach in most cases, so there's minimal bleeding and no sutures.

The protocol works well for patients with severe bone loss. It skips traditional bone grafting, which often extends treatment time. The team handles complex cases – severe maxillary atrophy and bone resorption – using International Implant Foundation protocols.

Patients with dental anxiety can choose electronic anesthesia or sedation. The clinic also applies No-Itis Laser technology to implant surfaces. This creates a smooth finish that helps prevent peri-implantitis (inflammation around the implant).

Oral Rehabilitation and Orthodontics

Oral rehabilitation services include crowns, fixed bridges, and full dentures. The clinic uses BruxZir Solid Zirconia for these restorations. This material comes with a 7-year guarantee against fractures or cracking, backed by a certificate.

Dr. Ángela Páez leads the orthodontic department. The team offers several bracket systems:

• Auto ligado M – self-ligating nickel-titanium brackets that reduce excessive force.
• METHALIC – standard and mini MBT brackets for traditional alignment.
• Ceramic Braces – aesthetic options that blend with natural tooth color.
• Clear aligners for patients who prefer metal-free alternatives.

Initial placement for these systems typically takes 30 to 45 minutes.

Educational Services and Technology

The clinic runs a Dental Training program as a regional teaching hub. Dr. Carlos Garcés offers guidance and consultations for dentists handling difficult implant cases. This includes strategic implantology methods developed by Dr. Stefan Ihde.

Treatment uses Swiss-manufactured implant technology for material precision. Digital planning supports the rapid 48-hour delivery of fixed prosthetics.

International Patient Care

International patients can book virtual assessments before traveling to Bogotá. This lets the team review cases and plan the immediate loading protocol remotely. Most patients receive their final fixed restorations within 3 days, which significantly shortens the required stay in Colombia.