You may have heard of dental implant surgery being used to replace lost teeth, but did you know that dental mini implants can actually provide a stable base for your dentures?
What Are Mini Dental Implants?
Mini implants are small titanium posts, usually less than 3mm in diameter, that are screwed into the jawbone to act as roots of your teeth. A retaining fixture is then added to the bottom of your dentures which acts like a socket, and a ball-shaped fixture at the top of the implant allows you to snap dentures on and off. When the denture is snapped onto the implant it remains firmly in place, with no slipping and sliding.
How do Mini Dental Implants Help Denture Wearers?
Denture wearers often experience anxiety because of their dentures. Will the uncomfortable adhesive last? Will dentures come loose or float? Many denture wearers have a hard time eating and speaking with confidence as well. Implants mitigate these concerns, ensuring that dentures remain in place and can handle even tougher food. Without the denture sliding across the gums, your dental mini implants can also retain your jaw bone.
How Mini Dental Implants Placed?
For most cases, 4-6 tiny implants are screwed into the patient’s upper or lower jaw in a relatively painless, flapless, and non-invasive procedure with a quick recovery time. They can be placed in an hour if there are no complications, and the dentures can be placed the same day.
What are Mini Dental Implant Costs Like?
Mini dental implant costs usually range from $5,000-$10,000, depending on the system your dentist or oral surgeon decides is best for your teeth. Unfortunately, most insurance doesn’t cover mini dental implant costs, but you may be able to find a plan that offers discounts, or pay for your implants over time. There are also various financing options that patients can look into.
Talk to your oral care provider and see if mini dental implants could give you something to smile about! More on this.
