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In Oz, the biggest problem Dorothy faced was getting back home safe and sound. With a click of her heels and the mantra “there’s no place like home,” she found her way back to Kansas! For the people of Mattydale, NY, solving problems usually isn’t that easy. Author L. Frank Baum, who grew up in Mattydale, wrote The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the classic story of a girl named Dorothy who tries to find her way home in a fantastical world. While Dorothy confronts flying monkeys and wicked witches, people in Mattydale face more ordinary issues like paying bills and missing teeth. Though we don’t have *ruby red slippers, our practice does offer innovative solutions for tooth loss. No, mini dental implants aren’t quite magic, but they are an effective method for replacing missing teeth! If you’re looking for mini dental implants in Mattydale, NY, visit Brent Bradford, DDS.
*Okay, we know that in the book Dorothy’s slippers are silver, but “ruby red” sure has a nice ring to it!
What Are Mini Implants?
Mini dental implants
are small titanium posts we place in your jawbone to secure artificial teeth. These implants have a narrow diameter, less than 3 millimeters in width, which allows for a minimally invasive procedure.
Unlike their conventional counterparts, mini implants don’t require any incisions or sutures. Instead, we create a small pilot hole in your jaw, just large enough for the implant to fit securely. After gently screwing the implant into place, it becomes immediately stable enough to support a temporary restoration.
These restorations can be artificial crowns, bridges, or dentures, depending on your needs. However, we often secure implant dentures the same day we place your implants, allowing for immediate results.
Rather than waiting the typical 6 to 9 months for conventional implants to secure, mini implants typically heal within just 21 days! Additionally, with innovative L-PRF technology, you can enjoy a fully healed smile even faster.
Like the Wizard of Oz himself, we use science, rather than magic, to accelerate your healing. By taking a small sample of your blood, we can separate the helpful growth factors from your blood to create a natural healing agent. With Leukocyte and Platelet-Rich Fibrin placed on your implant site, you can expect faster healing and less discomfort!
The Benefits of Mini Implants for Patients in Mattydale, NY
These narrow-diameter implants offer numerous benefits for patients like you, particularly in comparison to conventional implants. These benefits include:
Less healing: Due to their minimally invasive procedure, mini implants leave the surrounding tissues relatively undisturbed. This facilitates a faster healing process and helps the implants stabilize in your jaw.- Fewer components: Conventional dental implants have a multi-piece design that requires multiple appointments for placement. In contrast, mini implants have a sleek, single-piece design that allows us to place them in just one appointment!
- More accessible: After losing teeth, patients often experience a loss of jawbone structure. Without ample jawbone, many patients find themselves ineligible for conventional implant treatment. Fortunately, mini dental implants are much smaller and, therefore, require less bone. Most patients in Mattydale, NY, are eligible for mini dental implants, even without additional procedures like a bone graft.
- Lower costs: With fewer components to pay for, fewer appointments, and often no additional procedures, mini implants are a much more affordable treatment! In some cases, mini implants may even be half the cost of conventional dental implants, saving you both time and money.
Visit Brent Bradford, DDS, Near Mattydale, NY!
In The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Dorothy learns that no one is going to solve her problems. Instead, she works with her friends to solve them for herself! At Brent Bradford, DDS, we invite you to do the same by scheduling a free implant consultation. Our skilled team will guide you through the process and restore your beautiful smile with mini dental implant restorations.
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