Dental Implants vs Mini Implants
Seattle, WA
 Dental implants are a reliable method for restoring missing teeth. If you're tired of your dentures but want something that looks and functions like natural teeth, consider getting dental implants. Variations of dental implants such as regular implants and mini implants can replace lost teeth due to disease or breakage.
What Are Dental Implants?
A dental implant is a prosthetic implant placed in the jaw to replace a missing tooth and make it look and feel like a natural one again. Traditional implants can endure for decades without requiring further surgical intervention when properly cared for. Regular dental implants have the disadvantage of needing to be inserted into the jawbone. To remedy insufficient bone mass in the jaw, Dr. Corinne Reschenthaler may suggest a bone grafting operation. This significantly extends the duration of treatment since bone healing is required before implant placement. An implant may not be viable when a patient has suffered great bone loss.
What Are Mini Implants?
Mini dental implants are a compact alternative to their full-sized counterparts. They are designed to be used in pairs, with the abutment connecting to the post and the crown fastening atop the abutment. Mini dental implants are about half the size of regular dental implants. This means that the support provided by a single conventional implant will require using two tiny implants. Because of the uneven distribution of their weight, patients who opt for mini implants typically have a prolonged healing period. The primary advantage of mini dental implants is that they can be used even if a patient has experienced significant bone loss.
Dentures are prosthetics that can replace a full arch or a few missing teeth. They can be taken out and cleaned like natural teeth. People with multiple missing teeth are the most likely to benefit from them. Dentures are a more cost-effective alternative to dental implants and can be taken out whenever necessary without requiring special care. Although dental implants are more expensive than dentures up front, they are a long-term investment that pays for itself in the form of a reduction in tooth loss and subsequent savings. Because they require less attention than dentures, dental implants reduce the times a patient must see a dentist.
Compared to implants, which are meant to last a lifetime, dental bridges may need to be updated every five to 15 years, depending on the patient's oral health. Dental implants are superior to bridges in terms of effectiveness and oral health. The cost connected with implant surgery is typically justified by the fact that implants tend to last longer than bridges.
Compared to traditional options like bridges and dentures, dental implants for multiple teeth provide several benefits. Multiple tooth implants feel and act like natural teeth and eliminate the need for support from neighboring teeth. Dental implants for multiple teeth are more convenient than removable partial dentures because they don't need to be taken out after meals and soaked in a cleaning solution. Rather, multiple tooth implants need only be cared for in the same ways as the natural teeth: brushing twice and flossing once daily.
Call Today and Schedule an Appointment!
Talking to a qualified implant dentist is your sole option for figuring out which dental implant is ideal. Help from them will get you back on track to a bright and healthy smile. To discuss your options, please call our office at (206) 424-4450 and speak with either Dr. Corinne Reschenthaler or Dr. Grant Reschenthaler at Queen Anne Family Dental. |
