2 out of 10 Americans undergo a dental treatment for a missing tooth at least once in their lives. While many opt for the longer route of a traditional dental implant, there are also miniature versions of the same treatment, with practically similar benefits.
All traditional dental implant treatment options in Queens require the patient to be eligible for such an invasive process. However, the severe bone loss does not allow the implant to root in the jawbone in some cases. As a result, mini dental implants, or MDIs as they’re called, are becoming a popular choice.
What is a mini dental implant?
Mini dental implants are essentially the smaller version of regular dental implants. They are made of a thin titanium rod, instead of a screw used in regular implants, with a maximum length of 3mm. This length restriction is due to the the inability of the host jawbone to withstand a surgical embedment.
Thus, the whole structure of an MDI constitutes two parts, the titanium post, which has a ball, and a socket, which has an O-ring to be attached into a secure position in your jaw. These mini dental implants are suitable to replace most kinds of teeth and are a recent development as a fixture for the cases with extreme bone loss complications.
What are the benefits of mini dental implants?
For some case, this may be the last resort to teeth replacement. Regardless, there are ample advantages of getting MDIs, such as:
- Lesser Invasive. As mini dental implants are not made longer than 3mm, making them suitable for a weakened jawbone, these do not require a bone graft to be embedded into the bone. Hence, this saves a lot of time spent on multiple visits and recovery.
- Painless. Since there is no surgery involved, your bone tissue and gums will experience lesser discomfort and you will not be needing any painkillers during the recovery period.
- Convenient. MDIs offer a similar comfortable fit as that of a traditional implant, but with lesser time spent on the chair. Additionally, you won’t have to worry about slippage while eating, and can consume regular solid food after a few hours of the procedure.
- Cost-Effective. The cost of an MDI will seem like a fraction when compared to regular implants. So, you save a lot of time and money on a simpler, relatively risk-free treatment.
Therefore, consult with your periodontist about your viable options to make an informed choice in the process of achieving the perfect smile. North Island Dental Arts offer extensive dental implant services in NY. Schedule an appointment to speak to our experts.
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