Mini Dental Implants for Bridges

Dentures, crowns and bridges are all widely used methods of tooth replacement, but as dental patients who have undergone these procedures know, these forms of tooth replacement, while more affordable than other options, do not last nearly as long—and can even cause problems down the line. If you are currently searching for a tooth replacement method that will provide you with long lasting results, consider mini dental implants.

Mini dental implants have enhanced many forms of tooth replacement, one of which is dental bridges. A dental bridge is a false tooth or teeth, which is fused between two porcelain crowns in order to fill the gap left by a missing tooth or teeth. While this treatment is effective in replacing a single tooth or a small group of teeth, it ultimately relies on support from surrounding teeth, which, over time, can cause damage and decay.

Mini dental implants for bridges will still give patients the look and feel of natural teeth, but the dental implants provide support for the bridge, eliminating the need for surrounding support. The treatment will begin with the administration of a local anesthetic. Your dentist will numb the area, after which he or she will make a small incision in the gum line, providing access to the jaw bone. A specialized drill is then used to create a small hole in which the implant will be placed. A specialized wrench is then used to ‘screw’ the implant into the jawbone, where it provides stability for the bridge by acting as the tooth root.

Once the implant is firmly in place, the ball-shaped head, or abutment, will be the only part of the implant that remains visible above the gum line. The dental bridge will then be fixed with a metal housing which is socket-like in nature. This housing is what attaches the bridge to the implant. Once the metal housing is attached, your dentist will ‘snap’ the bridge onto the implant, where it will rest comfortably on the gum line, giving you the look and feel of natural teeth.

Mini dental implants for bridges are a safe and effective way to replace missing teeth with longer lasting results. Without relying on surrounding teeth for support, mini dental implants will increase the life of your bridge while decreasing the chances of damaging your surrounding teeth.

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