Learn More Mini Dental Implants

By Nelda Powers


Mini dental implants also known as denture-retention implants are small titanium posts used to stabilize a denture. The miniature titanium implants screwed into the jawbone act as the roots of teeth while the retaining fixture is built-in fixed into the base of the denture. This implant is used to replace missing roots and support artificial teeth and is normally less than 2.5mm in diameter. Due to how small they are the procedure takes a short period of time and is less costly.

When a patient visits his or her dentist, the two of them together with the periodontist go through the whole process of teeth replacement before setting up a date or time the surgery will be carried out. Mini implants do not require a lot of work but it is good to seek the services of a professional. Apart from your dentist and periodontist other specialists that maybe involved in this procedure include prosthodontists and maxillofacial surgeons.

These types of implants can be used for a very long time as supporting structures. They can also be used in single tooth replacements of crowns and bridges. The denture will sit comfortably and will be held securely on gums if placed properly. A denture wearer will be confident and feel good about themselves because of mini dental implants as they are very effective.

While patients are mostly required to have healthy gums and be in good health to qualify for dental implants, mini surgery can be done on anyone even people with health issues as no incision or major surgery is required. Also people with bleeding problems can undergo this procedure as little local anesthesia is used.Most dental surgeries are usually carried out in two or three stages depending on the number of procedures that need to be carried out.

Not all patients qualify for dental implants as they may have health issues that may make the surgery to be very risky. However this kind of implant requires use of light anesthesia and there is no stitching involved. The denture can also be secured the same day the implant is done which is not possible with other types of dental surgeries.

With these types of implants no surgery or incision is required hence people who fall in high risk group can go for this kind of treatment. Regular smokers, people who have recently undergone heart surgery, those with diabetes and those with blood clot problems among others can undergo this procedure.

Some people lack confidence because of gaps in their mouths. Other people who wear dentures may not be comfortable because they fear that the denture is not firm and will therefore not stay in place firmly. Stabilization of implants by the dentist will help such patients in gaining confidence as the implants will play the same role as real teeth.

Like natural teeth mini dental implants should always be clean. Brush them like you would your natural teeth. The dentist will show the patient how to cleaning implants after the procedure. It is very important to go for regular check-ups in order for the dentist to ensure that the bite is right and the implants are not loose. In case of any pain the patient should visit the dentist immediately for examination.




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