Mini dental implants are a smaller version of the hugely popular dental implant treatment; they are often suitable for patients who cannot tolerate full implants and also provide an excellent option for patients with dentures.

Mini implants work in the same way as dental implants, but they are smaller and therefore easier to tolerate. In some cases, patients are advised against having full implants, but often they are suitable candidates for mini implants; this is often the case when there is a lack of bone density in the jaw bone.

What are the advantages of mini implants?

Mini implants offer the same benefits of traditional implants in that they provide great, natural looking aesthetics, they offer durability and they are extremely functional, but the procedure is less invasive and results can be enjoyed faster.

Mini implants are often an ideal choice for patients who have dentures, as the implants can be attached to the denture to offer greater stability and improved function. Rather than being held in place purely by the suction power of the gums, the denture is supported by the implants and this means that there is absolutely no risk of it slipping or sliding. With implants there to stabilise the denture, you can also enjoy more power when you eat and no foods are off limits.

If you’ve had trouble with dentures in the past or you are looking for a long-term, effective solution for missing teeth, call us today to find out more about mini implants.