Dental Implants Without Surgery? It’s Possible With Mini Implants!

Sometimes when dealing with a medical issue, surgery is a necessary part of the treatment process. However, although patients need surgery sometimes, many aren’t thrilled about the prospect. A recent study by the journal Perioperative Medicine measured the emotional stress of surgical patients and found that close to 60% of the participants felt worried or jittery before surgery. That’s perfectly natural, as the thoughts of surgery, anesthesia, and the unknown future can all be sources of anxiety for patients. However, we have some good news! Modern dentistry allows us to replace missing teeth and stabilize loose dentures without surgery—mini dental implants.

How Can We Place Mini Dental Implants Without Surgery?

Traditionally, dental implants did involve a surgical procedure to place a titanium screw in the jawbone, where it would be a foundation for artificial teeth. With larger implants, we had to make incisions into the gums, peel them back, drill out quite a bit of bone, perform a bone graft if there wasn’t enough bone, place the implant, seal the gums up with stitches, and wait months for the implants to heal fully. With all those steps, it’s no wonder some patients had anxiety about the process!

However, mini dental implants have made the process much simpler and more efficient. Their diameter measures less than 3 mm wide, compared to 5 mm for conventional implants. This difference allows us to place them without incisions, stitches, or bone grafts. We only need a tiny pilot hole, which we painlessly create thanks to local anesthesia. The entire placement process only takes about 15 minutes, and we can often attach temporary teeth at the same appointment. With mini implants, you’ll walk in for your implant placement and walk out with a brand-new smile.

Mini Implants Are Just As Safe, Effective, and Reliable

One common concern with mini implants is, “Their smaller size must mean they aren’t as strong or durable.” While that line of thought might seem logical, it’s simply not true. Mini implants have similarly high success rates as larger implants and will last a lifetime if properly taken care of. Their single-piece titanium design holds up to the daily stress of chewing and grinding, and they’re FDA-approved for use in the human body. Dr. Bradford has been placing mini implants since 2006, and his patients have seen overwhelming success over the years.

Why Choose Mini Dental Implants?

Choosing mini dental implants brings several advantages to the table over their larger predecessors:

1. Minimally invasive: The streamlined placement of mini implants significantly reduces discomfort and recovery time associated with traditional implant surgery. Most patients return to their normal routine within 24-48 hours.
2. Immediate results: In most cases, patients can enjoy the benefits of their new teeth immediately after the procedure.
3. Faster healing: Traditional implants can take six to nine months to fuse with your jawbone fully. Mini implants only take about three weeks, allowing you to enjoy your new teeth much sooner.
4. Greater affordability: Mini implants are less expensive than traditional implants because of their less invasive nature, lower manufacturing cost, and fewer required appointments.

Ideal Candidates for Mini Dental Implants Without Surgery

Anyone who wants to stabilize loose dentures or replace missing teeth can benefit from mini dental implants. However, this procedure is also a perfect solution for:

• Patients with severe dental anxiety.
• Those who are nervous about lengthy or invasive dental procedures.
• Those seeking a durable, long-term solution to tooth loss but are hesitant or unable to undergo surgery.
• Patients with already reduced jawbone density who might not be suitable for larger implants.

How Much Do Mini Implants Cost?

We understand that dental treatments can be a significant financial undertaking. That’s why our staff helps to demystify insurance and financing, providing clear, straightforward guidance to ensure that financial barriers do not impede your access to quality dental care.

Schedule Your Free Consultation Today

It’s time to take control of your smile and dental health. Contact The Mini Dental Implant Center of America in Syracuse now to schedule your free consultation. Dr. Bradford and our team are ready to help you learn more about the life-changing potential of dental implants without surgery. Thanks to the minimally invasive mini dental implants, replacing your missing teeth doesn’t need to be a stress-inducing procedure anymore.

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