Mini dental implants are essentially smaller versions of conventional dental implants, which may be used to support dentures or other types of restoration when the jaw bone lacks density. As mini implants are smaller than normal implants, they are easier to tolerate and may be a viable option for patients who have been advised against traditional implants.
How are mini implants fitted?
Mini implants are fitted in a similar way to traditional dental implants, but the procedure is less invasive, as the head of the implant remains above the gum line. The mini implant fitting procedure is usually carried out whilst the patient is under local anaesthetic or sedation, meaning that they do not experience any pain. Mini implants are finer than larger implants and this means that they can be placed through the gum tissue without the need for an incision.
Mini implants differ to traditional implants because they do not require months of healing and in most cases, the new restoration can be attached on the same day as the implants. This means that the healing period is much shorter and you can enjoy the benefits of your treatment straightaway.
What are the advantages of mini dental implants?
Mini dental implants provide a solution for those patients who do have dense enough tissue in the jaw to support traditional implants. Treatment times are much shorter than traditional implants and the procedure is less invasive, so healing times are much faster and the procedure is not as daunting for nervous patients. Dental implants offer security and stability, they last a lot longer than other types of tooth replacement and they help to reduce bone loss. When attached to dentures, mini implants offer unrivalled levels of support, which enable you to eat and speak freely, safe in the knowledge that there is no risk of the denture slipping.
We are able to use mini implants to support dentures, dental bridges and single crowns.
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