| If you’ve struggled with the discomfort and | | | | After a healing period of a few weeks, the screw |
| inconvenience of traditional dentures, you might be | | | | bonds to the bone. The top half of the implant can |
| considering dental implants to replace removable | | | | then be added, along with any attached appliances. |
| dentures with permanent replacements for your | | | | Dentures attached to an implant can be permanent |
| teeth. With today’s advanced technology, mini | | | | or removable. |
| implants can offer a less invasive alternative. | | | | Mini Dental Implants |
| Narrow diameter dental implants, or mini implants, are | | | | Mini implants, by contrast, can be placed in a single |
| similar to traditional implants, but can be placed in a | | | | visit. It’s not necessary to make incisions in the |
| single procedure. Traditional implants, by contrast, | | | | gums, nor are there any stitches to be removed |
| require a two-part procedure and a significant healing | | | | later. The mini implants are fixed with a special |
| interval. | | | | attachment that fits into the bottoms of your |
| Traditional Dental Implants | | | | dentures, holding them securely in place. The |
| Traditional implants are often used for: | | | | dentures can still be easily removed for cleaning, but |
| - Replacing single teeth | | | | they won’t shift while you’re chewing or |
| - Replacing a bridge or full denture | | | | talking, giving you new self-confidence and a more |
| - Holding removable dentures in place | | | | natural look. |
| If you’ve suffered bone loss in your jawbone, | | | | Much like traditional implants, mini implants can also |
| through aging or as a side effect of wearing | | | | securely hold a single replacement tooth or a partial |
| traditional dentures, implants might not be the best | | | | bridge, as well as full dentures. |
| option for you. If you’ve suffered bone loss, the | | | | Your particular situation will determine whether |
| jawbone can be augmented with bone grafts, or the | | | | traditional implants or mini implants will work best for |
| implants can be placed to avoid the places where the | | | | you. If you want to find out more about implants, a |
| loss is the greatest. Consult with a cosmetic dentist | | | | consultation with a certified cosmetic dentist |
| experienced with implants to determine if they’ll | | | | who’s had experience with traditional and mini |
| work for you. | | | | implants can help you decide if you’d like to |
| When traditional implants are placed, the titanium | | | | pursue this procedure. |
| screw section is implanted directly into the jawbone. | | | | |