Family-Run, Multispecialty Dentistry for Adults & Kids

Orthodontic options include Damon®, Empower®, and Invisalign®. Cosmetic treatments include crowns, veneers, and whitening. Many cases are planned around short trips, with organized timelines and clear communication for visitors crossing from Southern California.

Why Patients Choose Dental Image

• Trusted & established: Consistently high patient ratings and a long-running, family-led team, including Drs. Cesar and Ariosto Manrique.
• Full-service under one roof: Orthodontics, implants, cosmetic and restorative dentistry, endodontics, periodontics, pediatric care, and oral surgery.
• Traveler-friendly: Efficient diagnostics and staged treatment plans that fit weekend visits and two-stage implant timelines.
• Kid-friendly approach: Gentle pediatric care to help children build healthy dental habits.

Popular Treatments
 

• Dental implants, from single-tooth to full-arch options
• Sinus lift and bone grafting
• All-on-X fixed bridges
• Implant-retained overdentures and snap-on dentures
• Crowns and veneers, including zirconia, porcelain, PFM, and porcelain-fused-to-gold
• Root canal therapy with post, core, and crown options
• Orthodontics, including metal braces, conventional braces, Damon Clear®, Empower®, and Invisalign®
• Cleanings, whitening, fillings, and extractions
• Diagnostics, including consultations and panoramic or 3D x-rays

Patient Experience

Expect a bilingual, welcoming environment with step-by-step explanations, written aftercare, and realistic timelines.

Many cosmetic and restorative cases can be completed over a few days. Implant treatments are typically completed in two stages: placement, healing, and then final teeth. Ask your Dental Departures advisor to pre-arrange imaging so you can review options and a quote in one visit.

Getting There: Simple Cross-Border Directions

• Fly to San Diego International Airport, also known as SAN, or Tijuana International Airport, also known as TIJ.
• From SAN, take the San Diego Trolley to San Ysidro Transit Center, then walk across at PedEast.
• On the Mexico side, use Uber Mexico or a licensed taxi to the clinic area. Zona Río, Chapultepec, and Playas locations are common for visitors.
• From TIJ, rideshare or taxi is typically about 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the location booked.
• If driving, many guests park on the US side and cross on foot to simplify the return.

How to Book

Dental Departures Customer Care can secure quotes, coordinate imaging, and line up appointments to match your flights and hotel dates at no extra charge.

FAQs

What warranties or guarantees are available?

Coverage is typically procedure-specific and may include lab-made restorations, such as crowns and veneers, and implant components for a defined period.

Guarantees usually require routine maintenance, such as cleanings and checkups, and adherence to aftercare instructions. Before treatment, ask Dental Departures to obtain the clinic’s current written policy for your plan, including what is covered, the duration, eligible repairs or replacements, and any conditions that would void coverage.

Where is the clinic and how do I reach it?
 

Dental Image operates in well-connected Tijuana neighborhoods, such as Zona Río, Chapultepec, and Playas.

Most travelers fly to San Diego International Airport, ride the trolley to San Ysidro, walk across at PedEast, and then take Uber Mexico or a licensed taxi directly to the booked location. From Tijuana International Airport, rideshare or taxi is a straightforward 10 to 20-minute trip, depending on traffic. If driving from California, many patients park on the US side and cross on foot to reduce return wait times.

Which payment types are accepted?

Tijuana clinics commonly accept cash and major credit or debit cards, and some arrange bank transfers.

Because card brands, fees, and any cash discounts can change, Dental Departures can confirm exact accepted methods for your dates and whether a deposit is required, especially for lab work or surgical blocks.

What languages are spoken at the clinic?

Expect English and Spanish support across reception and chairside care.

Tell Dental Departures your preference when booking so your dentist and coordinator can be aligned for consultations, consent forms, and aftercare.

How long do dental implants take?

Most plans follow two stages. Stage 1, implant placement, often fits into 1 to 2 days with a brief follow-up. Stage 2, abutment plus crown or bridge, occurs after osseointegration, which means healing around the implant.

If bone grafting or sinus lift is needed, overall timelines extend. Dental Departures can map visits around your travel dates and discuss temporary teeth solutions while you heal.

Can I get a same-day consultation, imaging, and plan?
 

Often, yes. With prior notice, the clinic can organize panoramic or 3D x-rays and a treatment consultation so you can review options, sequences, and a quote in one visit.

Share recent x-rays in advance if you have them, as this can further streamline planning.

Do they offer orthodontics, including Damon®, Empower®, and Invisalign®?

Yes. The team treats conventional, metal, and clear cases and can provide Invisalign® plans.

Dental Departures can schedule a records appointment, including photos and scans, define adjustment visits or aligner check-ins that fit your trips, and outline retainer steps after active treatment.