When it comes to mini dental implants there are a variety of options available to you. Our professional mini dental implant specialists will determine which implant is right for you. We will start by taking a scan of your mouth and providing you with all available treatment options. The time frame for treatment can vary based on the individual needs of the patient. Financing and payment plan options are available.
Mini Dental Implant Solutions Include…
Replace Missing Teeth: Single or Double
Replacing a single tooth with a single tooth implant does not endanger the health of the neighboring teeth. Because a dental implant will replace your tooth root, the bone is better preserved. Dental implants integrate with your jawbone, helping to keep the bone healthy and intact.
Several missing teeth can also be replaced with individual implants. With this method, a dental implant will be placed at the site of each missing tooth, providing ideal replicas of your lost teeth. Multiple teeth may also be restored with an implant bridge, which is a prosthetic comprised of three or more crown units, depending upon the number of missing teeth.
Stabilizing Loose Full/Partial Dentures
One of the most rewarding and exciting new procedures in dentistry today is the system for making loose dentures tight and comfortable. Mini dental implants provide denture patients with the ability to eat, smile and speak with confidence. In as little as 1 hour, 4-6 dental implants can be placed and your dentures can be fitted over the implants. The patient leaves the office with stable denture which can be used IMMEDIATELY.
In addition, placement of these implants results in little to no post operative discomfort. Many patients who were not candidates for conventional implants because they didn’t have enough bone or because of finances are now mini dental implant candidates.
Semi Removable Bridge
Made of Hybrid Resin or Zirconia, the removable bridge involves placement of between 6-10 implants, determined by bone volume and bone quality. This is a fixed hybrid bridge that can be detached by the dentist as needed at recall cleaning visits.
Fixed Zirconia Bridge
The Fixed Roundhouse Zirconia Bridge involves placement of between 10-12 implants, determined by the bone volume and bone quality. The final bridge is tried in for patient comfort and aesthetic approval and then cemented in place. You no longer need to worry about your teeth moving or falling out because this is a cemented zirconia bridge.
Why Choose Us For Your Mini Dental Implants?
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Specially Trained Staff
Our caring staff is specially trained to assist with your mini implant treatment. Because this is a focus of our practice, our staff members are experienced with all aspects of implant treatments, and often continue their education through special doctor and staff training programs.
Our Equipment & Facility
This state of the art facility contains the most modern equipment available to deliver these specialized services, and meets or exceeds the highest quality standards of safety and infection control.
Proven Results
Thousands of mini dental implants have been placed and studies demonstrate a success rate greater than 95% when provided by properly trained and experienced dentists. Ask our dentist if you are a candidate for these procedures today.
What Are Mini Dental Implants?
Mini dental implants are a great alternative to dentures and are used to replace missing teeth. The procedure is a much less involved process than the conventional dental implants. For this reason, the procedure can usually be completed in one simple dental appointment. In addition to saving time in the dental office, you will have far less discomfort following this procedure due to the minimally involved dental procedure (usually requiring no surgical flaps or sutures). Because the mini dental implants are so time efficient, your dentist is able to perform these procedures at a fraction of the cost associated with the larger conventional dental implants.
Are Mini Dental Implants as Good as Traditional Implants?
Mini dental implants have the same success rate as conventional implants (92%-95%). They will preserve your oral health, keep gums healthy, preserve bone density, and are the best option for replacing missing teeth. They give confidence to people who wear dentures and worry they might fall out, or people with no teeth or missing teeth.
How Long Do Mini Dental Implants Last?
The mini dental implants have a very high success rate of 92% over a 12-year period.
How Much do Mini Dental Implants Cost?
Mini dental implants cost one third to one half the customery fee for conventional implants.
Can You Sleep with Mini Dental Implants?
Yes, the dental prosthesis snaps onto the mini dental implants, which are securely and permanently imbedded in your jaw bone.
Am I a Candidate for Mini Dental Implants?
If you are missing one or more teeth, and are in good overall health, you are a candidate for mini dental implants. Additionally, patients with insufficient jawbone or low bone density make ideal mini dental implant candidates.
How Long After an Extraction Can I get Mini Dental Implants?
In some cases, mini dental implants can be placed at the time of extraction. Usually, it is preferable to wait 3-4 months post extract, to allow time for the bone to heal properly.
What is the Difference Between Dental Implants and Mini Dental Implants?
Mini dental implants are smaller than traditional implants, and are about as thick as a toothpick. Since mini dental implants are so small, they can be used for smaller teeth and they do not require screws or abutments like traditional implants do.
Do Mini Dental Implants Have to be Removed to be Cleaned?
No. Mini Dental Implants cannot be removed. They are permanently anchored to your jawbone.
How Old is Too Old to Get Mini Dental Implants?
Mini dental implants are used to replace missing teeth, which is common as one ages. No one is too old to receive treatment. Anyone with loose dentures or missing teeth can improve their quality of life with mini dental implants.
Do Mini Dental Implants Hurt?
Mini dental implants cause much less discomfort than routine dental extractions. Most people report feeling little to no discomfort, while others report feeling pressure but not pain. Local anesthesia can be provided for patient comfort and post-care.
Can I Chew Through Food with Mini Dental Implants?
Yes. Mini dental implants provide the means to chew by the restorations they support.
How Long Does a Mini Dental Implant Procedure Take?
Placing a single implant takes as little as 30 minutes. A full mouth implant procedure can often be done in as little as 60-90 minutes. Sometimes additional time is required if there are areas of bone that are not as thick.
Do Mini Dental Implants Get Discolored Over Time?
Protect your implants just as you would your permanent teeth, clean them daily. Avoid toothpaste with high levels of baking soda or silica. You can also reduce your risk by avoiding foods that stain natural teeth like coffee, tea, red wine & berries.
How Long After the Procedure Can I Eat Normally?
Most people report eating normally within 24 ours following the procedure.
What Are the Benefits of Mini Dental Implants?
- A simple non-surgical procedure
- Immediate results
- Restored confidence with speaking and eating
- Improved attractiveness of your smile
- Cost effective
- Preserves bone and facial structure
Can Mini Dental Implants Replace Dentures?
Yes. Denture retentive systems are a long-term, convenient alternative to dentures and can be completed in 3 simple steps:
- Your denture is fabricated as a normal denture.
- Four or more implants are placed in one visit. The procedure requires only a few drops of local anesthesia. Each implant is placed quickly and easily. Your denture is then retro-fitted to snap on the mini implant retention heads. The mini implant system requires no extensive surgery, and with some care are ready for immediate use.
- Laugh, smile, and speak with confidence and comfort.
“I cannot thank you all enough! The entire staff made me feel so at ease. The procedure was simple and pain-free. I smile with confidence again and I never thought that was possible.”
– Anne, Claremont, NH
Take the first-step towards your new smile by scheduling a free consultation.