Are Mini Dental Implants Beneficial for People Who Wear Dentures?

Most people who wear dentures have probably considered mini dental implants before. While dentures do provide the most cost-effective solution for replacing missing teeth, there are downsides. Many people never become used to wearing removable dentures, and this can form the basis of many an embarrassing moment. Not surprisingly, younger people especially have considered upgrading to dental implants. Unfortunately, not everyone is a good candidate for regular-sized implants.

Why consider mini dental implants

There are a number of reasons dentists may propose this solution to patients. The most common ones include the patient’s dislike for removable dentures, the need for immediate solutions, unsuitability for regular dental implants and cost factors.

Patients’ dislike for removable dentures

Most elderly people accept dentures as a part of getting on in years. However, older people are not the only ones who suffer from tooth loss and may need replacements. Substance abuse, poor dental hygiene and facial trauma may all lead to early tooth loss in younger people. These patients may find it embarrassing to need dentures and may have a difficult time learning how to eat and talk while wearing them.

Need for immediate solutions

For people who need an immediate remedy for missing teeth, dentures are the go-to option. Regular dental implants, on the other hand, may take six months to a year to complete the procedure. The bone grafting, healing and installation process requires several surgeries separated by months of healing. Mini implants can be completed in one visit and can be used within a few hours.

Unsuitability of dental implants

Despite the lengthy process of getting dental implants, many people still prefer them over removable dentures. Unfortunately, patients with small jaws or who have lost too much bone mass may not be suitable candidates. Smaller dental implants are less invasive, so even patients who cannot receive regular implants may be suitable candidates for the smaller version.

A fraction of the cost of regular implants

Because of their comparably tiny size, these dental implants require less invasive surgery and typically only one appointment. This lowers their cost by about half. The care and maintenance of mini dental implants are similar to natural teeth, which further helps to reduce cost over time compared to traditional dentures.

The benefits of smaller implants

Once the smaller implants are in place, patients can take advantage of several benefits. Here are a few of the most common ones:

• Fewer risks and complications
• No need for complex and repeated surgeries
• Less discomfort due to reduced jaw bone disturbance
• No risk of slipping or falling out, like traditional dentures
• Prevents facial collapse, which can occur from losing bone mass

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As far as the final results go, dental implants remain the preferred solution for tooth loss. Not only do implants look and feel natural, but they are durable. In addition to this, patients are spared the embarrassing mishap of misplacing them or forgetting them at home. Because not everyone is a good candidate for traditional dental implants, mini dental implants provide a faster and more cost-effective solution.

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