The most advanced technology for replacing broken, damaged, decayed or missing teeth can be found in Mini Dental Implants. This revolutionary procedure is not designed to replace the need for conventional or traditional implants, rather it offers patients a different choice.
Advancements in technology have drastically reduced implant size, thereby reducing cost—making dental implantation more affordable and ideal for many patients who were not candidates for traditional implants. Dental implants are a great option for patients in good general oral health who have lost a tooth or teeth and wish to restore their naturally, beautiful smile.
The Mini Dental Implant Procedure
This innovative treatment is something that can be completed for most patients in just a single dental visit. The procedure will start with the administration of a local anesthetic. Once sufficiently numbed, small incisions will be made in the gum line and a specialized drill will create small holes in the jawbone for implant placement.
A specialized wrench is used to tighten the implant into the jawbone until only the top portion (the abutment) is visible above the gum line. This visible portion of the implant is what connects the implant to the dental prosthetic.
A single or multiple implants may be needed depending on whether a patient is replacing a single tooth, a group of teeth or an entire arch of teeth. Once a patients’ implant(s) is placed, the next step will be to attach the dental prosthetic(s).
In order to properly attach the dental prosthetic (crown, bridge, partial or full dentures) to the implant, your dentist must place a retaining fixture onto each dental prosthetic. The retaining fixture is socket-like in nature and fits snugly over the ball-shaped implant abutment. The retaining fixture snaps onto the implant abutment, effectively stabilizing the dental prosthetic—giving patients the look and function of natural teeth.
When it comes to replacing broken, damaged and missing teeth, mini dental implants are quickly growing to be one of the most sought after tooth replacement procedures. Find out today if this revolutionary tooth replacement treatment is right for you.
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