Affordable Dental Implants

Any patient that has done adequate research on dental implants knows that ‘affordable dental implants’ can often seem like an oxymoron. Truth be told however, with advancements in dental implant technology, there are now treatments available that are affordable, when all things are considered. Replacing broken, damaged, decayed and missing teeth isn’t cheap, and looking for the cheapest implants available is not always the best idea. Learning about the different types of dental implant procedures and determining which is right for you will help you to find an affordable option that will provide long lasting results.

Traditional dental implant treatments have been available to patients for years. This treatment is quite invasive, requires multiple visits to the dentist and patient down time. These factors all affect the overall treatment cost. Recent advancements in technology, however, have introduced a new implant treatment option to patients—mini dental implants.

Mini dental implants or MDI’s, are similar in nature and procedure to their more traditional counterparts, however their basic differences are what affect overall cost.

One of the great benefits of MDI’s is that they can often be placed in one single dental visit. In just a few hours, patients can transform their smile, and the best part, the new implants can be used immediately, no down time required.

The reason why patients are able to use their new implants immediately is because unlike traditional implant procedures, the MDI treatment is minimally invasive, small incisions are made in the gum line to allow for insertion of the implant into the jaw bone. No stitches are required, no downtime is needed, and patients only require a local anesthetic for the procedure.

The materials used are also a factor in the cost of dental implants. MDI’s are much smaller than traditional implants—about half the size—therefore fewer materials are used, thus reducing overall cost.

Patients always have the option to say “c’est la vie” and live their lives with missing teeth, but doing that often causes more harm than good, and can end up costing more to fix down the line. For an affordable dental implant treatment that provides long lasting results, consider mini dental implants.