Dental implants can make a huge difference in the quality of life for millions of Americans who are missing teeth. And if you’re aging, you might have the most to gain from dental implants. You might be missing out on eating certain foods, which can affect nutrition. Or tooth loss might make it harder for you to speak clearly. At the same time, traditional implants that require oral surgery can take months to heal. And not everyone can tolerate the procedure. The good news is that you’re not out of options. If you aren’t a candidate for traditional implants, a mini implant can be a great solution.
With a mini implant, you can look forward to a less invasive process, spend less time at the dentist, and get your smile back at a lower cost. Here’s why a mini implant can be the right choice, even when a traditional implant isn’t an option.
A Mini Implant Is Less Invasive
With mini implants, you’ll minimize discomfort by going through a less invasive procedure and spending less time in the dentist’s office compared to traditional implants.
To be able to place a traditional dental implant, you must have enough healthy bone tissue to screw the larger implant into the jaw. This means some patients might need to undergo bone grafting before they can get a traditional implant.
Traditional dental implant procedures also typically require flap surgery, which involves making a large incision and lifting a flap of gum tissue to access the bone.
On the other hand, Dr. Keider can place a mini implant into areas with less bone, so grafting isn’t often required. While conventional implants average 5 mm in diameter, a mini implant measures less than 3 mm, more than 40% smaller in size.
The mini implant procedure involves making a small hole and placing a smaller implant, decreasing trauma to the gum tissue and even lowering the risk of post-procedure infection. As a result, you’ll recover significantly faster.
A Same-Day Mini Implant Can Provide Lifelong Results
Traditional implants may take months, multiple visits, and follow-up surgeries from start to finish. However, with a mini implant, you leave the office with a complete smile the same day it’s placed.
Dr. Keider begins the procedure by extracting any teeth that need to be removed. Then, he makes a small hole in the jawbone and screws the mini implant in place. Dr. Keider can usually place the crown, bridge, or denture immediately after placing the implant. The implant itself will fully integrate with the bone over a few weeks. After this period, Dr. Keider will secure your final, custom restoration.
Getting same-day mini dental implants offers several key benefits. You’ll spend less time in the chair and won’t have to face multiple surgeries across the span of months. This makes it more realistic for when you can’t make repeated dental visits. And you can also expect a shorter healing time, so you can go back to eating all your favorite foods. While traditional implants may take 6 months or longer to heal, mini implants heal in a few weeks.
With mini implants, you can restore your smile in just one day and enjoy results that last a lifetime with proper care.
Mini Dental Implants Are More Accessible
Mini implants are more accessible than traditional ones. Traditional implants can be more inaccessible because of the cost of multiple, complicated surgeries. Moreover, health factors might make traditional implants more costly or too risky to perform. For instance, if you have too much bone loss, you might need to undergo bone grafting before you can get traditional implants. Aging patients with tooth loss are more likely to struggle with bone density in their jaw. Unfortunately, bone grafting makes the dental implant process longer and more costly. Plus, it may not be an option for all patients, especially for aging, frail patients who can’t tolerate surgery.
Due to its size, a mini implant requires a smaller area of bone, which means you’re less likely to need bone grafting. So if you’ve been told you don’t have enough bone for dental implants, mini implants can still be a viable option, saving you time, money, and pain from healing after multiple procedures.
This can make all the difference for those who can’t undergo traditional dental implants, as they often have the most to gain from a complete set of teeth. Patients who are nutritionally deficient due to an inability to eat certain foods often improve their health with better oral function from dental implants. For these cases, the accessible, affordable mini dental implant can be a bridge to overall well-being.
Start Your Journey to a Mini Implant Today!
For a more cost-effective, convenient dental implant procedure, Dr. Keider offers innovative mini implants to his patients.
At Matthew Keider, DDS, we empower patients with long-lasting smiles with minimally invasive dental implants. Our office has partnered with multiple financing companies to create flexible financing options, so cost doesn’t have to be a barrier to getting the smile you deserve.
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