What Is a Mini Dental Implant?

Missing teeth can cause serious oral health issues. Mini dental implants offer a stable, lasting solution. Curious if you’re a candidate? Watch our video to learn more.

Over the years, dental implant technology has evolved significantly, leading to the development of various types of implants. One increasingly popular option is the mini dental implant. Traditional implants often require a substantial amount of bone, which many patients do not have. In response to this, mini dental implants were introduced. These implants are much narrower in diameter, requiring less bone for placement.

Due to their smaller size, mini dental implants offer several advantages. Unlike traditional implants, they typically do not require surgical incisions, making the procedure less invasive. While mini dental implants are not always the complete solution, they present significant benefits in many cases.

When appropriate, mini dental implants are more cost-effective, less painful, and quicker to place. They are also versatile, offering a higher likelihood of patients leaving with same-day teeth, even in situations where conventional implants might not have been possible. The procedure itself is minimally invasive, often involving the insertion of a small implant through a tiny opening in the gums, similar in size to an ear piercing.

Patients consistently respond positively to mini dental implants and often prefer them over traditional implants whenever suitable.