Mini dental implants are the latest technological advancement for the replacement of broken, damaged, decayed or missing teeth. Mini dental implants have not replaced the need for conventional or traditional implants, instead they offer patients another choice. Technology has made it possible for smaller implants to be made out of the same dental alloy as a larger implant at a reduced cost, making dental implantation not only more affordable, but, due to their smaller stature, also increasing the amount of candidates able to undergo treatment.
The Mini Dental Implant Procedure
The mini dental implant procedure can often be completed in just a single visit to the dentist. The treatment will begin with the administration of a local anesthetic. Once the area is numbed, small incisions are made in the gum line and a specialized drill is used to create a place in the jaw bone for insertion of each dental implant.
The dental implant is then inserted into the bone. Acting as a screw, it is tightened into the bone until only the top portion of the implant, also known as the abutment, is visible at the gum line. The abutment is what connects the implant and the dental prosthetic together.
Patients may require a single implant or several implants depending on whether the patient is replacing a single tooth, a group of teeth or an entire arch of teeth. Once the dental implants are placed, the next step is to attach the dental prosthetic.
Whether a crown, bridge or upper or lower set of dentures, retaining fixtures will be placed on the dental prosthetic, which acts as a socket, fitting perfectly with the ball shaped abutment which protrudes from the gum line. This socket-like metal housing allows the prosthetic to snap onto the implant, providing the patient with a stabilized prosthetic that has the look and feel of natural teeth.
Mini dental implants can be used immediately; they do not require any patient downtime. Over time, through the process of osseointegration, the jawbone will bond with the titanium alloy of the dental implant, further stabilizing the dental prosthetic for long lasting results.
From replacing a single missing tooth to replacing several missing teeth to a full arch of missing teeth, mini dental implants are quickly becoming one of the most sought after treatments for tooth replacement.
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