The Big Advantage with Mini Dental Implants

Dentures have previously been considered to be the quickest and most efficient way to solve missing teeth problems. The teeth restorations can be created and used in a short period of time without the need for a surgical procedure. However, removable dentures have a tendency to present problems especially with long term use, and can actually pose more problems than solutions in the long run precisely because of the removable nature. Dentures can be fixed in place with the use of mini dental implants.

Mini dental implants are smaller in diameter compared to the conventional dental implants that are used to solve missing teeth problems. However, the smaller diameter does not mean that mini implants offer fewer advantages. These implants are typically used to secure dentures in place to solve problems with loose dentures that move uncontrollably inside the mouth. The smaller diameter of these artificial tooth roots make them the ideal treatment option for patients whose jawbone structures have been compromised with thinning and deterioration. Mini implants make it possible for even those with thin or atrophied jawbone to still have all the benefits of an implant treatment, when the placement of traditional (and bigger) implants is not possible due to the thin jawbone.

One of the big advantages of mini implants is that the treatment can be done using a minimally invasive procedure. These implants can be placed without the surgery that involves cutting open the gums, and stitching them closed after embedding the titanium roots into the jawbone. This procedure results to a shorter downtime for the patient, who will not need to go through a lengthy recovery period. There will also be less pain and discomfort after the treatment due to the minimally invasive manner of placing the implants. The minimally invasive treatment also translates to fewer expenses since multiple visits to the dental clinic are not necessary. A mini dental implant treatment eliminates the need for more complicated procedures such as sinus lifts or bone grafting.

After the implants have been placed, they can immediately be used. The fixed dentures can be attached to the implants within the same day they are embedded into the jawbone. There is no need to wait for a healing period spanning a few months before the implants can be connected to the teeth replacement. A mini implants treatment enables the patient to enjoy the full benefits of a brand-new set of teeth after a single dental appointment.

a href=http://lifedentalimplants.co.uk/team-dr-azhar-a-u-sheikhDr Azhar Sheikh, founder of Life Dental Implants, is one of the UK’s most experienced dentists specializing in implant treatments.