Mini-dental implants are a reasonable and convenient option compared to traditional dental implants. Some patients face difficulty with traditional implants as they do not suit everyone for a number of reasons.

For example, traditional implants sometimes require patients to change the type of foods they intake or the patient might suffer from pain and discomfort. They may also cause speech difficulties in some cases.

On the other hand, mini implants are not only less costly but also narrow in shape. As a result, the procedure for fixing these is less painful. A mini implant is available in a variety of lengths and is made from the same titanium alloys as traditional dentures. The mini implants are of a smaller diameter of 3mm instead of 4 to 5mm.

There are many reasons as to why people opt for mini dental implants i.e. to avoid invasive dental surgery, which can be painful unless absolutely necessary.

Mini Implant Procedure:

Mini dental implants can be placed under local anesthesia during a moderately easy procedure. A small insertion is made in the jaw bone using a drill to create a cavity. The implants are then fitted tightly in the jaw bone, making sure that the top of the implant is above the surface.

No stitches or long months of the healing process are required instead an attachment cap is placed on top of the implant to secure it in place. The process takes 1 to 2 hours in total compared to hour’s long weekly procedures for dentures.

Durability:

With proper care, mini dental implants can be long-lasting. Your daily routine can be affected if you have lost your frontal teeth which may shatter your confidence.

Your mini implants may vary depending on your lifestyle and health. Diseases like smoking, osteoporosis, lack of dental care like not brushing or flossing daily, alcohol or other substance abuse can impact the life span of your dental implants.

Cost:

Mini dental implants are much more affordable than dentures or traditional implants because they require only one appointment. Mini implants are less traumatic which is why recovery is achieved within 24 to 48 hours, after which you can resume your normal activity and routine.

Traditional dental implants require three to six months of healing time for your overall mouth including jaw and gums. This is due to the invasive procedure of cutting through the gums holes drilled in the jaw for implants.

The average cost of mini dental implants is between $500 and $1000  compared to the cost of the regular implant, which costs between $1500 and $6000.

Advantages:

1. Quick Process

It is possible to have the procedure completed in a few hours’ time only. Prior preps can help your dentist identify where the implants need to be placed, helping you save time on the day of the surgery.

2. Less Painful

With mini implants, there is no need for any kind of stitches or major surgical procedures, which can cause a lot of pain for the patient. The process is tolerable for any age group as only a small hole is drilled for the implant.

3. Short Recovery Time

Regular or traditional implants can take up to months for your mouth the completely heal, whereas the mini dental can heal as quickly as 48 hours.

4. Easy Placement

The smaller the implant the easier it is to fix it without causing as much less pain as possible. Moreover, with only 3mm diameter, it is unlikely for the dentist to have any surgical errors.

5. Affordable Cost

If you are looking for a durable, affordable solution, then mini dental implants are highly recommended for you! With proper care, you will not need to worry about your mini dental.

Disadvantages:

1. Vertical Bone

Although the diameter is less than traditional dentures, the screw is quite long and requires a good amount of vertical bone. Therefore, the implant cannot be placed in areas with less vertical bone structure or in case of bone loss.

2. Stabilization

A minimum of four lower dentures is required for stabilized fitting, whereas in a traditional implant your mouth may only require two. Typically, for upper dentures, a great number of mini implants will be required which is between 10 to 12.

3. Replacement

After years of usage, when the implant needs replacement, the entire denture needs to be replaced because they are fitted in numbers. In traditional implants, if the denture needs to be replaced, it’s a matter of renewal of only 2 pieces.

4. Smaller Research Data

Research has been widely done on the traditional implants and extensive data is available on the success and precautionary measure which needs to be taken when opting for them. Mini dental implants are comparatively new and not many studies are conducted on them.

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