Mini Implants
What are Mini Implants?
Mini implants are often suggested for patients whose bone width is not dense enough to support regular implants. These mini-implants can be used to stabilize dentures or restoration for a small tooth, front tooth, or teeth located in a narrow space. Mini implants are about half the width of regular implants.
Benefits of Mini Implants
Compared to traditional dental implants, the procedure for mini implants has many benefits including:
- It's much quicker and less invasive
- Since they are small, there is no need for complex surgery
- They are usually placed in one visit
- The minimally invasive procedure allows for a faster healing process
- There isn't as significant a disturbance to the bone and tissue, so the procedure is more comfortable
The Mini Implant Procedure
- A local anesthetic or light sedation will be used to reduce discomfort
- Using a controlled technique, your dentist will place the mini implant into the jawbone, acting as an anchor for your tooth restoration or denture
- Once stable, the mini implant will hold your restoration securely in place
- Once the implants are placed, your dentures will be attached and adjusted.