Do the mini dental impants prevent bone loss just as much as a regular dental implant?

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My dentist tells me that the majority of bone loss occurs within the first year a tooth is extracted so he wants me to get a surgeon to put a dental implant right after extraction to prevent bone loss. But I want to get braces and jaw work next year which I can't do with an implant. I've heard mini implants are only temporary. So if I get this mini instead, will it prevent bone loss so that I can then remove it next year and still get braces?

Scott LeSueur, DDS · Answer

Moving teeth wich may change the situation relative to implant need would make temporary implant placement unwise as tooth movement may positively affect bone position.  Talk to your orthodontist.

Nirav Patel, MDS, PhD · Answer

if u r sure , u want to cont with braces treatment next yr  , in that case no need to do anything. for that bone loss doesn't matter. [tooth movement will correct that.but if later u change yr mind, in that case no one can help you. but contact orthodontist once so he will plan yr treatment and guide u accordingly. infect this is best time for ortho / braces, no bone .... fast tooth movement.....

Barry Jason, DDS · Answer

Following an extraction and considering orthodontic treatment, it may make more sense to just do a extraction site bone graft.  Talk to both your dentist and orthodontist first.  They will help you decide.

Do the mini dental impants prevent bone loss just as much as a regular dental implant?

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