What Are Mini Dental Implants?

If you’ve lost several teeth and you wish to restore your smile to its original state, you may want to consider mini implants in Palm Beach Gardens. Since they’re smaller than traditional dental implants, they can be less invasive to install. Although dentists typically use them to replace incisors and premolars, mini implants are also ideal for patients who have smaller teeth and mouths.

A Closer Look at Mini Dental Implants

What Is a Mini Dental Implant?

A mini dental implant is a smaller version of a standard dental implant. It has a diameter of a toothpick and it consists of a post that has a ball, as well as a socket that has a stud attachment called an O-ring. Besides replacing most teeth, the dentist fastens the mini implant into your jawbone to serve as an alternative to bridges, dentures, and fixed crowns.  They can also secure and support loose partial or upper or lower dentures. Due to their diminutive size, mini dental implants are easier and less painful to install. Unlike traditional dental implants, they don’t require much jawbone mass. For this reason, they’re beneficial for patients with low bone density who aren’t well enough to get bone grafts.

What Are the Benefits of Mini Dental Implants?

It Involves a Minimally Invasive Procedure

Since a mini dental implant doesn’t require a large opening in your gum line, your dentist can thread them into your jaw bone without causing significant trauma to your bone and tissue structures. In other words, with this tooth-replacement option, there’s less risk of surgical error such as hitting a sinus cavity or a nerve.

The Process of Fusing Doesn’t Take Long

While the fusing process with standard dental implants usually takes months, it doesn’t take as long for mini dental implants to fuse with your jawbone.

Faster Recovery Period

The recovery period is much easier on your mouth because the incision sites for mini dental implants are not as large or deep as traditional ones.

Considering Mini Implants in Palm Beach Gardens?

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