Benefit of Mini Denture Implants

If you've lost teeth because of an accident or disease, you know how embarrassing the gap in your mouth can be. A mini dental implant may be just the solution you need.

Types

• A full dental implant consists of a small titanium rod that replaces the root section of a missing tooth and anchors an artificial tooth. A mini dental implant is a smaller version of the full implant, about the size of a toothpick.

History

• Mini dental implants were first used as space holders for people who were waiting for their full dental implants. However, dentists soon discovered the mini implants did a great job in specific situations, and could be used as permanent implants.

Benefits

• According to Medic 8, mini implants are just as strong as full implants. They do a great job of repairing a loose denture in the lower jaw and preventing denture slippage.

Considerations

• In some situations, the dentist will recommend a bone graft before she can do a full dental implant. Patients in poor health may prefer a mini implant that doesn't require bone grafting.

Significance

• Mini implants are less costly to manufacture and install, so they offer a viable alternative to people of limited means.