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Dental implants are metal screws made of titanium that we place in your jawbone. Thanks to their biocompatible nature, these screws integrate with your bone over time to form a strong connection. Using this connection, we can secure a crown, bridge, or denture restoration to your implants, anchoring them to your jaw! But with multiple types of implants to choose from, patients can feel overwhelmed. When choosing between mini implants vs. regular, or standard, implants, it’s important to understand the differences between them.
Fortunately, Dr. Fine at Fine Dental Care helps clarify the differences between these two implants to determine which solution works best for you!
Mini Implants vs. Regular Implants
While both implants are titanium screws that lay a strong foundation for replacement teeth, they differ in size, structure, and placement.
Regular Implants
Regular, also known as standard or traditional implants, are typically around 5 mm in diameter. Because of their large size, these implants require sufficient bone structure for support.
However, most patients looking to restore their smiles have lost jawbone, requiring additional procedures to rebuild it. While effective, procedures such as bone grafting increase both the cost and duration of your implant treatment.
Additionally, regular implants have multiple components, which require multiple placement appointments. Between these appointments are long periods of healing while your gums and bone recover from the invasive procedure.
Mini Implants
In contrast, mini dental implants are smaller in diameter, less than 3 mm. Thanks to their small size, these implants can secure even in minimal bone. In fact, many patients who aren’t eligible for regular implants due to bone loss are still eligible for mini implants, even without the bone graft!
Mini implants are also a one-piece implant, meaning they only have one component. To place these titanium posts, we use a minimally invasive procedure that can be done in one appointment.
With no healing time between visits and a more comfortable placement process, it’s no wonder that most patients prefer mini implant treatment!
The Benefits of a Mini Implant
Mini implants offer a variety of remarkable benefits, making them the ideal tooth replacement method.
First, they offer a significant cost advantage. Thanks to their one-piece design and simple placement, these titanium posts are much less expensive than their traditional counterparts. In most cases, they’re even half the cost of standard implant treatment.
Thanks to their simple, minimally invasive placement, mini implants also offer immediate results! With standard implants, patients need to wait months for their final crown, bridge, or denture. With mini implants, we can secure a temporary, or even final restoration, on the same day we place your implant.
Amazingly, despite their smaller size, mini implants are just as stable as regular implants. Some studies even suggest that mini implants may have a longer lifespan than conventional implants.
For a cost-effective, faster-healing, and potentially longer-lasting solution to tooth loss, we recommend mini dental implants!
Mini Implants vs. Regular Implants: Find Out Which Is Right for You
Dental implants are a secure way to replace missing teeth. But when choosing between mini implants vs. regular implants, it can be difficult to know which is right for you. In most cases, we recommend mini implants for the various advantages they provide.
However, the only way to know which implant is right for your smile is to book a free consultation with us at Fine Dental Care. There, we can help you find the solution that works best for you.
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