Dental implants offer an array of benefits for patients with missing teeth, but they’re not always suitable for every patient. Sometimes, when there’s a lack of dense tissue in the jawbone, traditional implants may not be a viable solution. However, this doesn’t mean that you have to give up on your dreams of a stunning, functional smile. Often, mini implants can provide a solution.
About mini dental implants
As you’ve probably guessed from the name, mini implants are a smaller version of traditional implants. They are often recommended when a patient is told that they aren’t a good candidate for implant treatment because of a lack of bone density. As mini implants are smaller, they are easier to tolerate. Although they are smaller, they are still robust enough to provide anchorage for tooth replacements like bridges and dentures.
What does treatment involve?
The procedure to fit mini implants is simpler and less invasive than normal implants. The implant is placed under the gum line in socket in the jawbone. The head of the implant is exposed, and this is the part that is connected to the bridge or denture. Usually, it takes months for an implant to heal. With mini implants, the process is much faster, as the implant isn’t as deep. Often, we can fit the new teeth on the same day as the implants are placed.
The benefits of mini implants
Mini implants can offer you a host of benefits whether you’re having tooth replacement treatment for the first time, or you’ve had issues with dentures in the past. Mini implants provide stability and support for new teeth, and they enable you to enjoy a natural looking smile, as well as vastly improved oral function. You can smile, eat, and speak without any anxieties at all, and you have peace of mind that your teeth are firmly rooted. Treatment is faster than conventional implant treatment, and the procedure is also less invasive.
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