Are Mini Dental Implants Permanent?

A mini dental implant is about half the size of a traditional dental implant. This is good news for those whose mouths are not able to accommodate the size of traditional dental implants. Thanks to this technology, dental implants can be an effective tooth replacement option for these patients. 

Why mini dental implants are necessary

Bone loss is often an unfortunate fact of life for those who are missing teeth. This bone loss can be the result of long-time tooth loss, as well as trauma, and diseases and conditions such as osteoporosis. In the past, this bone loss has made it hard for patients to receive dental implants. But now, thanks to mini dental implants, even if a dental professional determines a patient does not have enough jawbone support for a traditional implant, there is another option. 

Are mini dental implants permanent?

Yes, mini implants are a popular permanent tooth replacement option. The following is a list of two common ways mini implants can help patients missing one or more of their teeth.

To replace one missing tooth

Mini implants can replace one missing tooth as long as one of the following criteria is met:

• The tooth that needs to be replaced was small
• It was a front tooth
• The missing tooth was a pre-molar
• The area in need of replacement is narrow

To serve as an anchor for dentures

Mini implants can be used as anchors to hold in partial dentures or implant-supported dentures. Some dental patients require six implants to support their dentures, while other patients only need four. We work with each patient to customize their implants to meet their needs.

The mini implant placement procedure

Placing a mini implant into a dental patient's mouth takes about one hour.

1. Before performing the procedure, the dental professional has already determined the exact location of the implant using diagnostic tools
2. The patient will receive a mild anesthetic to reduce discomfort during the procedure
3. The dental professional will then drill a small hole in the jawbone in order to place the implant
4. The implant is secured into place, making it a permanent addition to the mouth

Mini implant benefits

There are two main benefits that come with choosing mini implants. First, they can be placed in areas where there is not enough room to place traditional implants. Second, they are easier to place in the mouth, making the placement procedure less invasive.

Are mini implants a good choice for you?

Dental implants offer a permanent tooth replacement option that is most similar to natural teeth. This is just one of the reasons they are such an attractive option. Even if you are not a candidate for traditional dental implants, mini dental implants may still be an option. 

The sooner you take action to replace any missing teeth you have the sooner you can once again benefit from a full set of teeth.

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