Mini dental implants, as their name implies, are a smaller version of the conventional dental implant. We craft them with titanium and use them to stabilize lower prostheses. Thanks to their size, they are much easier to place and do not require a bone graft, like their standard counterparts, if the jawbone of a patient has suffered from low to mild resorption.
Advantages of Mini Dental Implants
The mini dental implant format has many benefits. The comfort and resistance they offer make them a great alternative over normal-sized implants. They are also very practical for patients with significant bone loss, as they need much less space in the jawbone.
Another benefit of this method is the faster recovery post-op. As we place them in a minor surgery, it does not require sutures, and that makes the rehabilitation periods shorter. With this procedure, a viable solution comes for patients who, for medical reasons, cannot undergo a more complex surgery.
How Do I Know If Mini Dental Implant Is The Treatment I Need?
As in any other case, to estimate the recommended treatment for each patient, it is necessary to carry out a previous evaluation of their case. During a consultation with our team, we will take into account the state of their jawbone and discuss the different available dentures with patients in order to determine whether implants or mini implants would suit them better.
When it comes to recovering the functionality of lost teeth, mini dental implants are generally the preferred option. They provide a sturdy support for a denture that will restore the smile of patients, without many of the problems and limitations that standard implants face at the time of surgery. If you want to know more about mini dental implants and their benefits, please contact us today.