Do you know that about 3 million people in the United States have dental implants? This common procedure is performed worldwide with various kinds of implants, including both traditional and mini dental implants. Traditional implants are approximately 5 millimeters in diameter and composed of multiple pieces. While they’re a reliable tool for tooth replacement, their higher cost and invasive process make them unsuitable for some patients. At the Center for Cosmetic Dentistry, we’re proud to offer innovative mini dental implants in Cleveland, Tennessee. These implants are a less invasive, more affordable alternative to conventional implants, allowing more people than ever to experience the benefits of dental implants. As a Mini Dental Implant Center of America, you can trust our experienced dentists to restore your smile with precision and care.
What Are Mini Dental Implants?
Conventional implants have multiple components, requiring placement over several appointments, which adds to the treatment time and cost. Because of their larger size, an incision must be made in the gums to access the bone underneath. A series of increasingly larger drills is then used to create a hole in the jawbone that fits the implant. After a lengthy healing period, the implants can support a restoration.
In contrast, mini dental implants are only one piece and less than 3 millimeters in diameter! Due to their sleek design, we can place mini implants in just one appointment—without making incisions or using stitches. Our dentists will create a small pilot hole in the gums and screw in the implant, carefully securing it in the jawbone.
Unlike traditional implants, mini dental implants are immediate loading, which means they can support restorations right away. At our practice in Tennessee, we use mini dental implants to provide you with a new tooth the very same day you come in for an implant! For eligible patients needing a single tooth replaced, we can use our advanced CEREC machine to craft a custom crown on-site. In just one visit, we place the implant, create the crown, and securely attach it, giving you a complete, functional smile in no time!
How We Use Mini Implants at our Practice in Cleveland, Tennessee
Like traditional dental implants, mini implants support various restorations such as crowns, bridges, or dentures.
Crowns and Bridges
An implant-supported crown is an artificial tooth designed to replace a single missing tooth. Using advanced technology, we can place a mini implant and restore your smile with an implant crown—all on the same day.
For patients with multiple missing teeth in a row, an implant bridge may be the ideal solution. After placing the necessary number of mini implants, we’ll provide a temporary bridge while your custom restoration is crafted at the dental lab. Once your final bridge is ready, we’ll securely attach it, closing any gaps and restoring your smile.
In some cases, a combination of crowns and bridges is needed to achieve a full, natural-looking smile. During your free implant consultation, our experienced dentists will create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique needs.
Dentures
We also use mini implants to support dentures. At the Center for Cosmetic Dentistry, we offer three kinds of implant dentures.
- Snap-on dentures: These dentures are similar to traditional dentures, but they’re anchored to 4-8 mini implants for added stability. The implants ensure a more stable bite, offering a more comfortable and confident denture experience. Snap-on dentures are also removable, allowing you to clean them easily whenever needed!
- Semi-removable roundhouse bridge: As the name implies, semi-removable roundhouse bridges are designed to stay securely in place, but we can remove them at routine checkups for professional cleaning. Using the Fix-on-Six implant method, we place 6-10 mini implants in your jawbone to support the restoration. Because you never need to remove this denture yourself, it feels much more like natural teeth. Supported by more mini implants, semi-removable roundhouse bridges provide exceptional stability, making it easy to bite and chew with confidence.
- Non-removable roundhouse bridge: We securely cement a non-removable roundhouse bridge to 10-12 mini implants. This fixed, permanent restoration offers a highly natural appearance and exceptional functionality. Without the need for a bulky pink base, the bridge blends seamlessly with your smile, closely resembling natural teeth. Their secure design ensures maximum comfort and stability, allowing you to enjoy life without worrying about your dentures shifting or coming loose.
Looking for Mini Dental Implants in Tenessee? Visit the Center for Cosmetic Dentistry
At the Center for Cosmetic Dentistry—a Mini Dental Implant Center of America in Cleveland, Tennessee—our skilled dentists use mini dental implants every day to replace missing teeth. These innovative dental implants offer a slim-diameter, one-piece design that is minimally invasive, faster to place, and more affordable than traditional implants. Whether you need a single tooth replacement or a full denture stabilization, mini implants provide an effective and convenient solution to restore your smile!
Ready to see how we can transform your smile with mini dental implants right here in Cleveland, Tennessee? Schedule a free consultation today!
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