my research of mini dental implants leads me to beleive that they're preferrable and cost less than regular dental implants if you have a single tooth gap/problem. i'd like expert opinion about mini implants. do you recommend them for your patients? when?
March 26, 2016
Answer: Mini Dental implants versus regular implants First of all, mini dental implants have a long proven track record as a successful restoration. However, every patient and every situation requires a full analysis of the situation in order to determine which implant will best suit the restoration (denture, crown, etc).Placed correctly a mini implant can support a removable denture or even a fixed (cemented) bridge. Basically we choose an implant based upon the available bone. In our office , we will use the largest sized implant possible based upon the bone width and bone consistency. Therefore if we can use a full size implant , then that is our preference. If bone is limited we may utilize a mini implant. If patient finances are a concern we will utilize a mini implant as long as it does not compromise the result or provide the patient with an inferior restoration. Many times, especially in the front of the mouth a mini implant may be the choice for a single tooth gap/problem.
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March 26, 2016
Answer: Mini Dental implants versus regular implants First of all, mini dental implants have a long proven track record as a successful restoration. However, every patient and every situation requires a full analysis of the situation in order to determine which implant will best suit the restoration (denture, crown, etc).Placed correctly a mini implant can support a removable denture or even a fixed (cemented) bridge. Basically we choose an implant based upon the available bone. In our office , we will use the largest sized implant possible based upon the bone width and bone consistency. Therefore if we can use a full size implant , then that is our preference. If bone is limited we may utilize a mini implant. If patient finances are a concern we will utilize a mini implant as long as it does not compromise the result or provide the patient with an inferior restoration. Many times, especially in the front of the mouth a mini implant may be the choice for a single tooth gap/problem.
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March 26, 2016
Answer: Mini dental implants for single tooth replacement If you think of a dental implant as being a post that you placed into the ground, then you realize that the smaller it is the more prone it is to fracture and being rocked out of the ground. Teeth and implants are subjected to large forces over the course of a lifetime.Implant surgeons typically select the largest sized implant that would be appropriate for the site. For that reason, mini implants are not normally an ideal first choice for single tooth replacement
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March 26, 2016
Answer: Mini dental implants for single tooth replacement If you think of a dental implant as being a post that you placed into the ground, then you realize that the smaller it is the more prone it is to fracture and being rocked out of the ground. Teeth and implants are subjected to large forces over the course of a lifetime.Implant surgeons typically select the largest sized implant that would be appropriate for the site. For that reason, mini implants are not normally an ideal first choice for single tooth replacement
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