Mini Dental Implants Cost Less While Providing More

Have you ever heard the phrase, “More bang for your buck”? It means getting more for the price you’re paying. In the world of dental implants, mini implants provide exactly that, as their small package comes with large rewards! Mini dental implants cost less than traditional implants but offer much more value thanks to their minimally invasive placement, faster healing times, and added versatility. Even though they’re smaller than conventional implants, they provide just as stable and reliable a base for tooth replacement. Fortunately, Dr. Bradford offers mini implants at Brent Bradford, DDS, for patients like you to enjoy!

Understanding Dental Implants

Dental implants are titanium screws that we place directly into your jawbone. Acting as artificial tooth roots, they provide a sturdy anchor point to attach dental restorations, such as crowns, bridges, and dentures.

This gives your new teeth greater stability and functionality than older tooth replacement solutions. These implants also stimulate your jaw, helping to prevent the deterioration of your jawbone that can occur with tooth loss. Traditional dentures or bridges only replace your smile above the gum line, not addressing this issue.

Despite all these benefits, traditional dental implants do have some drawbacks. Their large size requires incisions and stitches to place, and they need a significant amount of jawbone structure. Many patients may require a bone graft procedure just to be eligible for treatment.

Traditional implants typically take 6 to 9 months to fuse with your jawbone in a process known as osseointegration. Additionally, their two-piece design requires multiple follow-up visits, and the microspaces between parts allow bacteria to grow. Unfortunately, this can result in an infection called peri-implantitis, which may contribute to implant failure.

Why Mini Dental Implants Are a Big Deal

Mini dental implants provide several advantages over traditional implants.

• Minimally invasive: Mini implants require only a tiny pilot hole in your gums and bone to place. Unlike traditional implants, which require incisions and stitches.
• Less discomfort: With their sleek design and minimally invasive placement, patients generally experience less discomfort afterward.
• Faster healing: Mini implants fuse with your jawbone in just 21 days, accelerating the process.
• More versatile: Mini implants can be an ideal solution for patients who have already lost bone density in their jaw, and Dr. Bradford can often place them without the need for bone grafting.
• Smaller size: Mini implants are smaller in diameter—less than 3 mm compared to 5 mm—so they can be placed in areas where traditional implants may not be an option due to space constraints.
• Added stability: Because of their narrow diameter,  Dr. Bradford can fit more mini implants in your jawbone. This allows for excellent stability for your restorations.
• Lower cost: Due to their faster healing timeframe, lower manufacturing costs, and fewer follow-up appointments required, mini implants are more affordable than traditional implants.

At your free implant consultation, Dr. Bradford will perform a thorough dental exam and take a 3D X-ray of your smile. From there, he will determine if you are eligible for mini dental implants and design a custom placement plan.

How We Help You Handle the Cost of Mini Dental Implants

At Brent Bradford, DDS, we understand that finances can be a hurdle when considering comprehensive dental procedures.

However, we believe that cost shouldn’t be a barrier to the dental care you need or to regaining your smile. We have valuable staff members who will help you better understand what your insurance plan covers. While many insurance companies don’t cover dental implants, if yours does, we will ensure you maximize your benefits.

We’ve also teamed up with various financing partners to give you flexible options for affordable monthly payments. We believe that mini implants are worth the investment in your smile, so we try to provide affordable dental care for all. If you have any questions regarding the cost of mini dental implants, feel free to contact our knowledgeable team!

Schedule Your Consultation Today

If the cost of replacing your missing teeth is holding you back, now is the time to act. Mini dental implants help replace missing teeth and stabilize dentures, allowing you to smile confidently. With all their amazing benefits, we offer various ways to make the cost of mini implants more affordable for all our patients!

Schedule a free implant consultation at Brent Bradford, DDS, today to start your journey to revitalizing your smile.

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