Are you dealing with missing teeth? You’re not alone. Many people across the U.S. struggle with tooth loss, especially as they get older. Over 12% of adults 65 and over are edentulous, meaning they’re missing all their teeth. Traditional removable dentures were the tried-and-true method for replacing missing teeth for many years. However, old-fashioned dentures don’t fully restore your natural eating and speaking abilities and have many drawbacks. A more modern and thorough way to replace a full mouth of teeth is with mini dental implants.
The Real Problem With Missing Teeth
What comes to mind when you think of the issues that missing teeth can cause? Most people would say it affects your smile, which might cause your self-confidence to take a hit. Others might comment that missing teeth can make it harder to eat certain foods, affecting your diet.
While those are both true, the biggest oral health issue with missing teeth is missing tooth roots! Tooth roots are the bottom portion of your tooth that lies below the gums. Not only do these roots hold your teeth in place, but they also stimulate your jawbone, keeping it full and strong.
When you don’t replace these tooth roots, you begin to lose bone and tissue density quickly. Eventually, jawbone loss leads to a change in the shape of your face, resulting in the “sunken face” appearance often associated with complete tooth loss.
Traditional dentures that rest on top of your gums do nothing to address this issue, and the loss of bone density will cause them to lose their fit over time as well.
The only way to stop this deterioration is to replace the missing tooth roots with dental implants or mini dental implants. These implant screws serve the dual purpose of stabilizing the denture and helping your jawbone remain strong.
Full Mouth Mini Dental Implants Offer a Complete Smile Makeover
To replace a full mouth of teeth with mini dental implants might seem like a stretch. After all, with a diameter of just 3 mm, how could these tiny implants possibly support a full set of teeth?
It is due to their powerful single-piece design, which uses medical-grade titanium to fuse with your jawbone, creating a sturdy base to attach an implant denture. Despite their smaller build, mini implants are just as durable and have a similarly high success rate as their larger counterparts.
At the Center for Cosmetic Dentistry, we have several options for replacing an entire arch of teeth with mini implants.
- Snap-on dentures: This option is for those who want a stable denture while maintaining the removability of traditional dentures. Sometimes called overdentures, this prosthetic “snaps on” to 4-8 mini implants and is removable for cleaning. It also eliminates much of the pink plastic palate that conventional dentures have, allowing you to taste food more naturally.
- Roundhouse bridges: Although they’re called “bridges,” these dentures replace all your teeth by connecting to anywhere from 6 to 12 mini implants. They’re made from durable zirconia and eliminate the pink plastic base, giving them a very natural look and feel. They come in permanent and semi-removable varieties, the latter of which is only removed by a dentist for professional cleaning.
Benefits of Mini Dental Implants
The Center for Cosmetic Dentistry is a Mini Dental Implant Center of America, demonstrating our commitment to excellence with our mini dental implant solutions. We use mini implants because they offer several benefits over larger traditional implants.
- Less invasive procedure: With their smaller size, we can place mini implants without using incisions or stitches. With a local anesthetic and minimally invasive procedure, the process is virtually painless.
- Faster recovery: Mini implants have quicker recovery times than conventional implants. Most patients like you return to their usual routine just a day or two after the procedure. Additionally, mini implants will fully fuse with the jawbone in a few weeks, rather than the typical few months that standard implants require.
- Budget-friendly: Because of their simpler placement and shorter healing timeline, mini implants are less expensive than traditional implants. No need to pay for extra visits or unnecessary procedures.
Learn More About Full Mouth Mini Dental Implants
Mini dental implants are strong enough to provide a stable foundation for replacing all your teeth with a secure, functional set of implant dentures. With a minimally invasive procedure and a cost-effective implant process, anyone can enjoy full mouth dental implant-supported dentures. If you’re ready to make a change, schedule your free implant consultation with the Center for Cosmetic Dentistry today!
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