Mini Dental Implants

Mini dental implants, like traditional dental implants, are used to restore lost teeth for the purpose of maintaining good oral health. The effects of aging, disease or trauma to the mouth can rob you of your teeth but you can restore what was lost with mini dental implants. Mini implants can be used for small teeth, front teeth, pre-molars or missing teeth that are located in a narrow area. Mini dental implants are designed for patients whose dentures slip and loosen. Mini implants firmly secure and hold dentures into place, providing a great remedy so that eating, speaking and smiling are renewed with confidence. Dr. Sutton and the team at Sonoma Smiles are experienced at diagnosing and placing this breakthrough technology. Contact us today to find out more about how mini dental implants can help restore your smile.

About Mini Dental Implants

Mini implants are about the diameter of a toothpick and function as artificial tooth roots to anchor your dentures. This is almost half the size of traditional dental implants so they perform well even in patients with significant bone loss. Additionally, a mini implant may best serve patients who require stabilization of lower jaw dentures, pre-molar teeth, or a missing tooth that was located in a narrow area. The process of placing mini dental implants takes an hour under mild anesthesia, and because it is minimally invasive, no stitches are required. Dr. Sutton can perform the entire process in just one short visit!

The embarrassment of slipping or clicking dentures can be remedied through the use of mini dental implants. The top of a mini implant is shaped like a ball. The ball snaps securely in the metal housing in your dentures, so you can remove your prosthetic for cleaning, but easily reattach it for a tight fit.

The Mini Dental Implant Procedure

The mini implant system consists of a miniature titanium implant that acts like the root of your tooth and a retaining fixture that is incorporated into the base of your denture. Placement of the mini implants is accomplished quickly and easily in a process performed in the comfort of the Sonoma Smiles office. The one hour process is a one-step procedure that involves minimally invasive surgery with no sutures or the typical months of healing. Most patients can walk out of our office with functional, normal-looking teeth right after they are placed.

Differences between Traditional Dental Implants and Mini Dental Implants:

• Mini implants are about half the diameter
• Mini implants are less costly
• Mini implants are solid though they do not contain a screw
• If implant failure should occur, the small size of the implant means grafting is not necessary
• Mini dental implants are less invasive, take less time, and heal faster

Mini dental implants are popular with patients because of their low cost and immediate loading. Denture patients benefit because mini dental implants can firmly stabilize the lower denture. The bottom denture snaps onto the implants, offering better support and retention. Mini dental implant therapy works well with many patients, consult with Dr. Sutton of Sonoma Smiles to see if you are a candidate for this type of treatment. Dr. Sutton will perform a free consultation to examine and evaluate the condition of your teeth, gums and overall oral health. Take advantage of the advances in modern dentistry to improve your comfort, appearance, and quality of life. Contact Sonoma Smiles Today! 1-800-817-7078