Mini Implants for Dentures
When a patient has been faced with dentures being their best option they often times find it very crippling. Adapting to their dentures not performing like their natural teeth can leave them feeling self-conscious. Fortunately for many of these patients there is a solution, mini implants! Mini dental implants range in size roughly from 1.8mm – 3mm, where traditional implants have a diameter of over 3.5mm. Mini implants can now offer denture stabilization for those who were not candidates before.
Mini Implant Procedure
Once Dr. Bhatti confirms you are a candidate for mini dental implants he will mark out the proper locations on your lower mandible where the (typically four) mini implants will be placed. A small hole is placed in each spot and then the implants set inside the hole and secured. The dentist will then take your current denture or a new denture and fit them with metal housings. These metal housings will fit over the mini implants securing your dentures in place. This can all be performed in just one appointment!
Benefits of Mini Dental Implants
- Half the width of traditional implants
- Minimally invasive
- Less expensive
- Can be performed in one appointment
- Gain your self confidence back