What is a Mini Dental Implant?
A mini dental implant is a miniature diameter titanium screw that
works just like the natural root of your tooth. It integrated with your jawbone into the base of your denture.
The mini dental implants effectively replacing missing teeth and they are one of the best solutions in cosmetic dentistry to all your restoration issues.
Mini dental implants often used to hold removable dentures in place and create secure support for a bridge, a set of dentures or crowns.
They are completely harmless and can transform your life. Replacing missing teeth has never been easier.
They are one of the best solutions in cosmetic dental dentistry to all your restoration issues.
Mini-dental implants are 5x less:
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Less invasive
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Less discomfort
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Less healing times
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Less office visits
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Mini Implants are also less expansive than traditional implants (call our dental office for more details)
What Is the Difference Between Dental Implants and Mini Dental Implants?
The major difference between traditional dental implants and mini implants is the size. Mini implants are smaller in diameter than standard ones. But they used to provide the same support.
Traditional implants consist of two pieces: a post and an abutment. Mini dental implant is a one-piece screw.
Traditional dental implants require two procedures.
In most cases, mini implants can be placed during the same appointment as a tooth extraction.
Am I a Candidate for Mini Dental Implants
In most cases, our dentists in Norwalk, CT may use a mini implant in these situations:
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If you have one or more missing teeth
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If you have small teeth
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For front teeth replacements
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For teeth located in a narrow space
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For premolar replacement
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They can be used in individuals with a large amount of bone atrophy
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For denture retention
What Is the Mini Dental Implant Procedure Like?
This procedure is minimally invasive. This is routine oral surgery.
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Dentists make an incision in the gums where the tooth used to be.
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Titanium root carefully places where the natural root used to be.
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You will wait when implant integrates with the bone tissue to take the place of the root of your tooth.
In some cases, our dentists in Norwalk, CT, can install a replacement tooth the same day.
After the placement of the mini dental implants, the dentures are fixed with metal housings, which allow them to grasp the heads of the mini implants.