Whether your teeth have fallen out, been knocked out, or have been extracted, you are likely looking for a replacement option to meet your needs. One outstanding replacement option is mini dental implants.
Below is information about mini dental implants, their benefits, and what the placement process is like.
What Is a Dental Implant?
A Dental implant consists of a metal rod that is installed in the jawbone of a patient to hold a prosthetic tooth or multiple teeth in place.
What Are Mini Dental Implants?
Mini dental implants are essentially the same thing as regular dental implants, but smaller. This makes them an excellent option for patients who don’t have the amount of bone mass necessary in their jawbone to hold traditional dental implants in place.
This tooth replacement option is popular for a variety of reasons, which include:
- Appearance. Mini dental implants provide the patient with a very natural-looking and attractive smile. They often go unnoticed, allowing patients to smile wide without worry.
- Jawbone health. Dental implants are excellent for maintaining a patient’s jawbone health. What many people don’t know is that, without teeth, a person’s jawbone will begin to deteriorate over time. Mini dental implants help to keep the jawbone strong and prevent bone loss.
- Cost. Compared to traditional dental implants, mini implants are usually a more cost-effective option. Along with being lower-cost when compared to traditional implants, they also can help a patient save money in the long run. Without a tooth replacement, the teeth of a patient will likely drift over time, which leads to crookedness, crowding, and impacting. This, in turn, makes it difficult to brush and floss—leading to a greater potential for cavities, root infections, gum disease, and more. Mini dental implants prevent the movement of surrounding teeth, making it easier for a person to take care of their oral health and avoid spending money on costly treatments.
The Mini Dental Implants Placement Process
The placement process of mini dental implants begins with an examination to determine whether they are right for you. If your dentist and you decide to move forward with mini dental implants, they will be placed during your next visit. Often, they only take a single visit to complete.
Your dentist will provide you with aftercare instructions after the procedure. With that said, it’s important to keep in mind that you need to treat your implant prosthetics like you would natural teeth. This means brushing twice a day, flossing, and rinsing. While the tooth may be prosthetic, the gums and surrounding teeth are not.
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Mini dental implants offer many of the same benefits as traditional dental implants while often being more cost-effective and easier to place. If you would like to learn more about mini dental implants and see if they are right for you, reach out today. We’ll schedule you an appointment for an examination and a consultation to see if mini dental implants are right for you.