Mini Implants
If you’re missing one or more teeth, dental implants are a great solution. This dental technology makes it possible to replace a missing tooth with a dependable, natural-looking artificial
tooth that will help you feel great about your smile again. With a tooth implant, you’ll be able to repair any gaps in your smile and maintain your dental health.
If you’re interested in the benefits of dental implants, you might be interested to learn about our mini dental implants. These mini dental implants have a few advantages over traditional
dental implants, and might be just the right solution for you.
How Are Mini Dental Implants Different from Standard Dental Implants?
Standard dental implants are small titanium rods, or screws, that are placed directly in the jawbone in place of a missing tooth. Once your jaw has healed, those dental implants can support a
crown. Implant-supported teeth are designed to look just like your neighboring teeth, and can last for years.
Mini dental implants serve the same purpose but with a few key differences. As the name suggests, mini dental implants are slightly smaller than standard dental implants. While traditional
dental implants have a diameter of about 3.25 to 5 millimeters, mini dental implants are usually less that 3 millimeters.
Mini dental implants are also a slightly different shape, and have a small, ball-shaped tip that will protrude from the jaw.
Because mini dental implants are significantly smaller than traditional dental implants, placing them is a less intensive process. Most mini dental implants can be inserted directly through
the gum tissue and into the underlying bone without your dentist needing to make an incision in the gums the way they would with a standard tooth implant.
Both mini dental implants and a standard dental implant can serve the same functions. Both will help maintain a healthy jawbone, and can provide a strong, natural-looking tooth to complete
your smile.
What Are the Advantages of Mini Dental Implants?
If a mini dental implant and a standard tooth implant both fulfill the same purpose, what is the advantage of choosing mini dental implants? Thanks to their small size, mini dental implants
have a few unique benefits.
With traditional dental implants, people who have lost material from their jawbones often need a bone graft so their jaw can support the new tooth or teeth. Thanks to their special structure,
mini dental implants can work well on patients who have experienced a significant amount of jawbone deterioration, and may prevent the need for a bone graft.
Mini dental implants can make implant-supported dentures fit more tightly, which can eliminate uncomfortable or embarrassing denture slippage while you’re eating, speaking, or smiling. Mini
dental implants also tend to cost less than a standard tooth implant, making them more accessible for many people.
Are Mini Dental Implants Right for You?
If you’ve lost permanent teeth, your dentist might recommend a tooth implant. A dental implant may also be a good solution if you are struggling with a tooth that is badly damaged and beyond
repair. By removing that damaged tooth and replacing it with a tooth implant, you can spare yourself future pain and additional dental work.
A dental implant procedure is a dependable solution to a common problem, and you can expect great results that will last for years.
If your dentist does recommend a tooth implant, ask if a mini dental implant is a good fit for you. Your dentist at Arlington Dentistry by Design will be able to give you personalized advice,
and will know whether you could use the benefits of a mini dental implant!
Whether or not dental implants are right for you, if you are missing permanent teeth, it’s important to visit your dentist soon. Not only will your dentist be able to restore your smile to its
natural state, but they will be able to help you keep your bite well-aligned and your jawbone strong and healthy.
Whether or not dental implants are right for you, if you are missing permanent teeth, it’s important to visit your dentist soon. Not only will your dentist be able to restore your smile to its
natural state, but they will be able to help you keep your bite well-aligned and your jawbone strong and healthy.
For a More Accessible Implant at a Lower Cost, Consider Mini Dental Implants at Arlington Dentistry by Design
If you’re interested in improving your smile and dental health with mini dental implants, contact us today! We look forward to helping you take control of your smile.
Bone Grafting
While it may have an intimidating name, receiving a bone graft isn’t anything to be worried about. When the procedure is necessary, a dental bone graft is an important part of receiving a
successful tooth implant.
For many people, a bone graft is a necessary first step in receiving a tooth implant. Our team has years of experience performing bone grafts, and we know first hand that this minor procedure
can make a big positive difference to your smile and your dental health.
