If you’re looking for an affordable way to replace your missing teeth, you should call The Mini Dental Implant Center of America in Scottsdale, AZ, and get the expert opinion of a practice with over 40 years of experience. Or, if you’d rather make the process more difficult, you could be creative and try to find your own solution. Maybe you’ll choose the very old-fashioned route and fashion a tooth replacement out of ivory or wood. Perhaps you’ll try heading to a costume shop and buying a pair of plastic vampire fangs. You could even raid your grade-school teacher’s drawer and retrieve that old pair of wind-up chattering teeth they took away from you all those years ago. Of course, none of those are serious options, but at MDICA Scottsdale, we offer a simple, effective way to replace your teeth that doesn’t cost as much as other methods: mini dental implants.
What Are Mini Dental Implants?
For decades, the most effective way to replace missing teeth has been with dental implants. During this procedure, we insert a titanium screw directly into your jawbone. This acts as a stable base for artificial teeth. Implants can help replace one tooth with a dental crown, a row of teeth with an implant-supported bridge, or all your teeth with implant dentures. However, larger traditional dental implants come with several drawbacks to the tooth replacement process. Over the years, the dental world has addressed these issues with a more modern solution: mini dental implants.
For starters, traditional implants’ larger size requires a long healing period, which can take 6-8 months or more, depending on whether you need a bone graft procedure. The bigger, two-piece implants require multiple follow-up visits, and until they’ve fully healed, your final restoration can’t be attached.
Alternatively, mini implants offer a quicker solution. They can be placed and loaded with new teeth in a single visit, allowing you to use them immediately with minimal post-procedure discomfort. This is due to their slim design; mini implants are as thin as a toothpick, contrasting with conventional implants, which are as thick as a pencil eraser. And if you think a sleeker design means that mini implants are more fragile, think again. They boast a similar success rate to larger implants, giving you the same reliability without the drawbacks.
Mini Implants vs. Traditional Implants
When you compare the two different implants side-by-side, mini implants come out on top in almost every way.
| Traditional Implant | Mini Dental Implant | |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 5+ mm | Less than 3 mm |
| Design | Two piece | Single piece |
| Placement Procedure | Requires incisions and stitches | Minimally invasive |
| Total Healing Time | 6-8+ Months | 4-6 Weeks |
| Immediate Functionality | No | Yes |
| Success Factor | Above 95% | Above 95% |
| Price | Full price | Half the cost of traditional |
While the healing time for mini implants is 4-6 weeks, you’ll receive temporary teeth to ensure immediate functionality. Your custom-made final restoration will be ready in a few weeks.
The Cost of Mini Implants
The price tag may be the biggest advantage that mini dental implants have over their bigger predecessors. Mini implants often cost half as much as conventional implants. How, you ask? Think of all the time that mini implants save you. They require less healing time, less time in the dentist’s chair, and fewer appointments. Combined with a lower production cost thanks to their smaller size, it adds up to big savings for you, the patient.
At MDICA Scottsdale, we’re proud to offer a more affordable alternative for tooth replacement. However, we understand that the lower cost of mini implants doesn’t eliminate all financial concerns. Our experienced team will work with your dental insurance to ensure you receive the most from your coverage. If you’re looking for financing help, we offer several flexible options to make mini implants affordable on any budget. Don’t let financial stress get in the way of a transformative procedure like tooth replacement with mini implants.
Schedule Your Free Mini Implant Consultation Today
If you’re intrigued by the prospect of replacing your missing teeth with mini dental implants, Dr. Mann and Dr. Shatkin are ready to revitalize your smile. Call the Mini Dental Implant Center of America in Scottsdale, AZ, today to schedule your free consultation. In one easy visit, you can receive new teeth and a new lease on life, thanks to mini dental implants.
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