Mini Dental Implants in Englewood, OH
Though they are not as well known as traditional dental implants, mini implants are also being used successfully at our Englewood dental practice to improve the smiles of our patients. Like their larger diameter counterparts, mini implants can support a dental restoration for one or more missing teeth or replace a dental bridge or fixed denture. Denture wearers benefit considerably from these slip-free dental implants that are anchored securely in the jaw bone.
Are You A Candidate for Mini Implants?
In some cases, a patient is unable to receive traditional full-size dental implants due to insufficient bone thickness. There are also mini-implant patients who are not able to undergo dental implant surgery due to health issues. These patients are often excellent candidates for the mini version. If you are interested in replacing missing teeth, the mini dental implant procedure is less invasive and has a quicker recovery time than standard dental implants. The cost of this procedure is typically less than normal implants as well. Our practice provides expert mini dental implants to patients from around the Englewood, OH, area, including Dayton, Clayton, and Brookville.
The Mini Dental Implant Procedure
- Initial Consultation | The first step in the mini implant treatment process is to schedule and attend a consultation with Dr. Vitangeli. During this first visit we will discuss your dental history and determine if mini dental implants are the right for you.
- Mini-Implant Placement | Next, you will return to our office in the day of your procedure for the placement of your mini implant(s). The placement of toothpick-size mini dental implants can usually be done in a single visit to our Englewood office depending on the number of implants needed and the desired final restoration. The placement usually requires no incisions or stitches and local anesthetic is administered so the procedure is comfortable and pain-free.
- Recovery | Recovery time, if required, is often very short. Most patients are able to eat dinner that evening. during your recovery from the mini implant procedure, the implant posts will naturally fuse with your jaw the same way a real tooth root does. This will create a stable foundation upon which we can affix your restoration.
- Restoration Placement | Once you have healed from your mini implant placement procedure, you will return to our practice to have your new dental restoration put in place. This could be a dental crown if we are replacing a single missing tooth, a bridge for several missing teeth in a row, or an implant supported denture for an full arch.
Contact Us Today
Don’t let the word “mini” fool you. Your smile can receive a maximum upgrade with mini dental implants from our Englewood dental implant experts. Also serving Dayton and Brookville. Call Vitangeli Dental today at 937-836-3565 to schedule a consultation.
