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 a success rate of 92 % and are a fraction of the cost of conventional implants. Mini dental implants will preserve your oral health, keep gums healthy, preserve bone density, and our the best option for replacing missing teeth. They give confidence to people who are 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 have high success rate with a survival rate of 92% over a 12-year period.
How Much do Mini Dental Implants Cost?
According to the Dental Implant Cost Guide, a mini dental implant costs between $500 and $1500 dollars. This is considerably less than the cost of a traditional implant. There are many insurance providers who will cover the cost of mini dental implants. Payment options are also available. Our professional staff will review all insurance and out-of-pocket expenses with you and create a plan that works within your budget.
Can You Sleep with Mini Dental Implants?
Of course! They are permanent, just like the roots of natural teeth. If they are used to stabilize a denture, the denture can be “ snapped off” the housings that attach to the permanent implants, as you sleep.
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?
Patients must wait a minimum of 10 weeks post extraction to receive mini dental implants. The waiting period is important and gives the mouth time to heal.
What is the Difference Between Dental Implants and Mini Dental Implants?
Mini dental implants are smaller than traditional implants and about the same thickness as a #2 pencil lead in a wooden pencil. 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! They are permanent. But they should be cleaned several times a day, after eating and before bed. Ideally, flushed with a water flosser to keep the supporting tissues around the implant healthy.
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 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?
Most people report little to no discomfort while receiving min dental implants. Some people report feeling pressure but not pain. Local anesthesia can be provided for patient comfort and post care is reported as being less uncomfortable than tooth extractions.
Do Mini Dental Implants Chew Through Food?
Yes. Implants with their restoration or prosthesis on top of them, do chew food, just as teeth do.
How Long Does a Mini Dental Implant Procedure Take?
Placing a single implant could take as little as 30 minutes. A full mouth implant procedure could take 3 to 4 hours
Do Mini Dental Implants Get Discolored Over Time?
No. The mini dental implants are titanium and they do not change color. Porcelain crowns or dentures over the implants will not discolor. A resin crown or resin denture supported by the implants can discolor.
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.