Mini dental implants are smaller versions of regular implants. They were initially designed to be used as temporary anchors with braces, but they have since been used for other applications. These include the stabilization of dentures and to replace one or more missing teeth.
Due to the size of mini dental implants, a lot of people worry that they are not reliable and will need to be replaced often. Despite their concerns, dentists have had a lot of success using mini dental implants to replace missing teeth.
Dentists use mini implants to replace missing teeth when their patients do not have enough bone mass in their jaw to hold a regular implant in place or if their patient does not want to undergo the invasive process of having a dental implant fused to their jaw.
The procedure requires the oral surgeon to drill small holes in the jawbone depending on how many need to be placed. There is very minimal discomfort before and after the procedure. The results are just as permanent as traditional dental implants.
Unlike dental implants, which requires waiting a few months for the jaw bone and gums to heal, people who get mini dental implants can return to their usual dental hygiene routine almost immediately after having their implants placed.
Some of the benefits of mini dental implants include:
Traditional dental implants require at least two trips to the dentist to complete the procedure. It sometimes requires more if the patient needs a bone graft. The first trip will be to get the implant placed in the jaw. The second trip will be to get the abutment and crown placed on the implant after it has successfully fused to the jawbone.
Mini dental implants come in one solid piece with the abutment already attached, which is why they require only one trip to the dentist to place. The fact that they also cost less than traditional dental implants makes them an appealing alternative for people who want to replace their missing teeth.
Mini dental implants are effective in replacing missing teeth and do not require multiple trips to the dentist. The procedure is also non-invasive and less expensive than traditional dental implants, which make them a great alternative. If you have missing teeth and want to get them replaced, ask your dentist if you are an ideal candidate for mini dental implants.
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