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What size dental implant do I need?


There are several types and sizes of dental implants available to individuals who are looking to replace missing teeth in order to enhance their smile. Each implant type is specifically designed to help certain individuals. Several individual factors will ultimately decide which implant size and type is best for you. A consultation with a certified implant dentist will help you to determine which implant type will best help to restore your naturally beautiful smile.

Dental Implant Sizes

Dental implants are placed into two basic sub-types according to size: regular dental implants and mini dental implants. Regular or traditional dental implants are larger in size and therefore require a more invasive implantation technique. Mini dental implants are, on average, about half the size of regular dental implants. The procedure is less invasive and often requires less healing time.

The size of dental implant needed will depend mostly on the quality and quantity of bone present in the jaw. Dental implants act as the tooth’s root, creating stable support for the dental prosthetic (crown, bridge, denture arch). The amount of bone present in the jaw will ultimately determine which size and type of implant a patient will need.

Dental Implant Types

Dental implants are designed to aid in successful implantation for certain patients based on individual factors. Below are the most common types of dental implants placed in patients today:

Root Form: The cylindrical shape of the Root Form implant mimics a tooth’s root. They are currently the most widely used implant design and are generally placed where a plentiful quality and quantity of bone is present.

Plate Form: If a patients’ jawbone is too narrow for Root Form implants, and bone grafting is not an option, the Plate Form implant may be used. Plate Form implants are flat and long—ideal for those with narrow jawbones.

Subperiosteal: If patients do not have enough bone width or height for either Root Form or Plate Form implants to be successful, a Subperiosteal Implant is another option. Subperiosteal Implants are designed to sit below the gum line yet on top of the bone. A more extensive surgical procedure is required for placement, however it does allow patients who may not otherwise be implant candidates to experience successful implantation.

A consultation with a certified implant dentist will help you to determine which size dental implant will best suit your individual needs.