Mini dental implants are the smaller version of traditional dental implants; they are suitable for patients who may not be able to tolerate full implants because they lack dense bone tissue in the jaw. With mini implants, we can restore your smile and enable you to enjoy a wide range of foods again!

About mini implants

Mini dental implants are made from titanium and they are designed to act as a replacement for the tooth root. Mini implants can be attached to different restorations, but they are usually used to support dentures. With implants in place, the denture is secured much more firmly that traditional dentures, which are held in place only by the suction of the gums.

The treatment process

Mini implants are placed into openings in the jaw bone using a very precise and minimally invasive technique. We can carry out the procedure under local anaesthetic or mild sedation, so you should not feel a thing. The heads of the implants are left exposed and then attached to the base of the denture.

What are the benefits of implant-retained dentures?

Implant-retained dentures offer patients a whole host of benefits. These dentures are much more stable and secure than normal dentures and they give you much more power, which comes in handy for enjoying your favourite foods. There is also no risk of your denture coming loose, which reduces the risk of irritation and enables you to enjoy complete peace of mind that your denture will remain in place, even if you are treating yourself to a nice steak or a piece of crusty bread.

If you’ve had problems with dentures in the past or you have put up with missing teeth for a long time, mini dental implants could be an ideal choice. Call us today to arrange a consultation and we will explain how the treatment works, go through the pros and cons and check that you are a good match for mini implants.