Placing mini implants is a less invasive procedure with a shorter healing time. Only a small pilot hole is used to create an opening. Very little bone is removed to accommodate the mini implant which is designed to screw tight into the bone from the beginning. This means that a mini implant can be used immediately in most cases. You may have a crown placed on a single tooth or your existing denture/new denture can often be modified to fit several mini implants right away.

Conventional implants require lifting a bit of gum tissue (flap) in order to make a larger hole in which the implant is placed. Over time the bone grows into and fuses with the implant. It may take about three to six months before a conventional implant is ready to accept a permanent tooth or support a denture.

The procedure is performed with local anesthetic and takes a few hours depending on which type and/or how many are placed. Any discomfort experienced usually passes within 48 – 72 hours.

Either of these implants are an excellent choice for single tooth replacement or for denture stabilization.

Call our office today and book a consultation with Dr. Kinkela. He will determine whether this type of treatment is best for your needs.

Dental implants, or tooth implants, are made up of a post, an abutment, and a specially crafted dental crown. The post is implanted into the bone, replacing the root of the missing tooth. After a few months, the post fuses completely to the bone, just as a tooth root would do. At this point, the dentist can attach the abutment, which supports a crown that is made to look exactly like the surrounding teeth. Dental implants are excellent replicas for people looking to replace one missing tooth, and who have the bone density to support a traditional dental implant post.