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Regular Dental Implants vs. Mini Dental Implants, Which is Better?


When it comes to choosing dental implants, patients have more options now than ever before. But how do you know which type of dental implant is right for you? For dental implantation, it is less about which type is better and more about which type will get you better results. A consultation with your dentist will help you to ultimately determine which dental implant type will garner the best results, however learning the differences between dental implant types will help you to know which might better serve your individual needs.

The two types of dental implants available to patients are regular or traditional dental implants and mini dental implants. While both types of dental implants ultimately provide the same results—to replace missing teeth for a naturally beautiful smile—there are a number of differences between the two in regards to installation process and recovery time.

Both treatments involve the administration of anesthesia followed by incisions in the gum line to expose the jawbone below. Once exposed, holes are drilled into the bone to make way for implant insertion. The implant, which is threaded, is essentially screwed into the bone, until only the head or abutment is visible above the gum line. Once the implant has sufficiently healed, the dental prosthetic can be placed, giving patients a naturally beautiful smile.

Traditional dental implants are larger in size when compared to mini dental implants, which makes for a more invasive treatment. Stitches are often needed and patients may require downtime following the procedure. In addition, extensive healing time is needed before the permanent dental prosthetic can be placed (sometimes as long as nine months).

Mini dental implants are smaller in size when compared to their traditional counterparts, therefore treatments are minimally invasive. No downtime is required following treatment and a temporary prosthetic can be placed that same day. The healing time required is significantly less, therefore patients can restore their smile quicker.

Implantation technology only continues to revolutionize. Some notable advancement includes better coating technology, better design of inserts, screw-less inserts, and 3D scanning systems. As implant technology continues to advance, more patients will see results faster. Consult with your dentist today and find out which dental implant treatment is right for you.