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Spanish Dr. Aristodemo, I’ve been struggling with missing teeth for many years, and it’s starting to affect my life more than ever. I find myself avoiding social situations because I’m self-conscious about my smile. Eating has become a daily challenge, and I end up avoiding certain foods that I know are good for me. I know that I need help. I recently spoke with my dentist about dental implants, hoping they could be the solution I’ve been looking for. Unfortunately, I was told that I’m not eligible because of my jawbone. The thing is, I don’t want to settle for a partial denture. Is there any possibility that dental implants could work for me, or are there alternative treatments that could offer similar benefits? At this point, I’m desperate for a solution that will help me regain my confidence and comfort.
We understand how challenging and disheartening it can be to live with missing teeth, especially when it begins to impact your life in such significant ways. It’s important to know that you’re not alone in this. Many people face similar struggles, and there are reliable solutions that can help you regain your confidence and improve your quality of life.
Patients often visit us believing they are not good candidates for dental implants. Fortunately, dental implants aren’t “one size fits all.” There are many variations that allow us to tailor our solutions to each patient’s unique needs. In fact, with narrow-diameter implants like mini dental implants, more patients than ever before are eligible for advanced tooth replacement options.
Mini Implants: A Solution for Patients With Bone Loss
At Happy Smiles Family Dentistry, we proudly offer mini dental implants, a remarkable innovation in implant dentistry that may provide exactly what you’re looking for. These slim implants require much less jawbone than a conventional implant because they are less than 3 millimeters wide. Unlike larger conventional implants, they don’t require us to perform an implant osteotomy to remove a portion of your jawbone. Instead, we make a small pilot hole through the gums and screw the implant into the jaw.
Mini implants are a valuable tool for patients like you who have experienced bone loss in their jaws. Their narrow design allows us to place them successfully in bone that has lost volume or density. Plus, once the implants are in place, they can prevent further bone deterioration. Because implants are prosthetic tooth roots, they stimulate the bone when you bite and chew, keeping it healthy and strong.
While your jawbone condition may prevent you from qualifying for conventional dental implants, you could be a good candidate for mini implants!
Additionally, most patients don’t need a bone graft to prepare for mini implants. This is a substantial advantage for those who are unable to undergo invasive oral surgery or simply want a quicker and less invasive path to a confident smile.
The Many Benefits of Mini Implants
Not only do mini implants allow more patients to access high-quality dental care, but they also offer unique advantages due to their size and design.
- Less invasive: Using Dr. Todd Shatkin‘s patented minimally invasive technique, we can typically place mini implants in just one visit.
- Less discomfort: Because of their less invasive procedure, you can expect much less bleeding and discomfort.
- Less expensive: Mini implants tend to cut treatment costs significantly compared to conventional implants.
- Less healing time: Less disruption to the gum and bone tissues means quicker healing.
- Less time spent at the dentist: A mini implant’s one-piece structure and sleek design streamline the procedure, reducing the number of appointments needed for new teeth.
How We Can Replace Your Missing Teeth With Mini Implants
You mentioned preferring dental implants over a partial denture, which suggests you’re missing one or more teeth, but not all of them. Mini dental implants can support individual dental crowns, a dental bridge, or even a combination of both. However, we’ll need to evaluate you in the office to determine the best approach based on your specific needs.
At your free consultation, we’ll take a 3D scan of your mouth and jaw to assess the quality and quantity of the bone available. We’ll also discuss your concerns and goals, review your insurance plan to maximize your coverage, and explain our flexible financing options. This conversation and evaluation allow us to design your personalized treatment plan and set you on the path to a confident smile.
Missing Teeth? Schedule a Free Consultation With Dr. Aristodemo
We understand that gaps in your teeth can make you hesitate to smile and even make eating and maintaining a balanced diet difficult. Mini implants offer a reliable solution by filling those gaps and restoring your ability to eat comfortably and smile confidently. Although conventional dental implants may not have been a good fit for you, we’d love to see if mini implants are a better option.
We invite you to schedule a free consultation today to explore how mini implants can improve your quality of life!
