How Mini Dental Implants Can Work for You
Compared to a traditional cemented bridge, a
mini implant supported crown has many
advantages:
First imagine This...You visit your dentist in the morning.
You have a mini-implant system installed in
less than two hours. You then go out and
enjoy your favorite lunch, have an engaging
conversation, and talk with confidence. Your
denture or dental implant is secure and in
place in just 2 visits and 2 hours. This isn't the future, it's now. Mini
Dental Implants are changing the way dental
patients are treated for a range of implant
requirements.
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How is a mini implant different from a
conventional implant?
Less Expensive
In many cases, mini implants cost around
half the cost of traditional or
conventional implants.
Less Invasive
Because the mini implant requires only a
small pilot hole to be placed, it is
less traumatic to the bone and soft
tissue; as compared to a conventional
implant that usually involves extensive
surgery and bone grafts.
Less Healing Time
Because placing the smaller diameter
mini implant does not cause as much
trauma to the bone and soft tissue in
the mouth, your healing time is reduced
from months to days,
Less Discomfort
Less trauma to the gums, bone and
underlying tissue means less discomfort.
Many patients need only over-the-counter
pain medication for a day or so after
the procedure.
Less Time
In many cases, the mini implant can be
loaded immediately after placement. This
means that most procedures, including
anchoring dentures can be done in one
visit.
Less Bone Loss
A mini dental implant preserves the bone
so that you can preserve the shape of
your face.
Less Bone Required
Mini implants require less bone so
you're less likely to need additional
costly bone grafts. |
Cost: A mini implant supported crown
is less expensive than a three-unit bridge
Preserving adjacent Teeth: When you replace a tooth with a mini implant
supported crown, you don't have to destroy the
good tooth structure of the adjacent teeth.
Avoiding Stress on Anchoring Teeth: An implant supported crown does not put
excessive loads and stress on your remaining
teeth, usually resulting in the crown outlasting
a traditional bridge.
No Worries About Decay or Periodontal Disease:
You don't have to worry about decay or gum
disease on the anchoring, adjacent teeth. Once
the abutment tooth or teeth begin to decay or
get periodontal problems, the bridge is
compromised.
Anchoring Bridgework: If you have an existing bridge that needs to be
replaced, mini implants offer a great
alternative to traditional bridge. Without an
implant, you would be forced to anchor your
replacement bridge with another healthy tooth
even further away from the missing tooth or
teeth. With mini implants, you can stabilize
your replacement bridge without disturbing or
compromising any of your other healthy teeth.
With care for the implant crown, it should last
longer than the previous, traditional bridge. An
implant supported crown is usually less
expensive than a three unit bridge*.
An Alternative to Root Canals?:
Yes, it's true! For many years, the recommended
treatment for cracked and mildly infected teeth,
has been a root canal followed by a crown.
Together, the treatment averages well over
$2000, and over 30% of root canals fail within
three years! Now, with mini implants lowering
the cost of the implant option, there is another
choice. Often times, an implant supported crown
is a less expensive option than a root canal
post and crown...and an implant supported crown
can be completed in only one visit (verses the
multiple visits often required with a
traditional root canal and crown).
A Second Chance for Denture Wearers
Smile & talk with confidence
Say good-bye to being self-conscious about your
smile
Enjoy your sense of taste again
Live without the hassles of adhesives
Have your implants done in the morning, eat corn
on the cob that night
Enjoy the quick transition to a new smile,
without the slow healing time of traditional
implants
Most experience minimal to no discomfort as you
transition to a more natural feeling smile
HEAR
FROM ACTUAL MINI DENTAL IMPLANT PATIENTS
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Member,
International Academy of Mini Dental Implants