Conventional Implants

When teeth are missing, dentures used to be the only way to solve the problem. However, implants, which are synthetic structures that are anchored to the jawbone, can be a base for an artificial tooth or set of teeth.
First, the missing roots of the teeth are replaced with the synthetic implants, beneath the gumline. The implants must take hold and create a strong base over a 3 to 6 month period. Over the next few surgeries, the dentist will attach extensions and start the process of returning the appearance to normal. This surgery happens in several stages, and can take place over a few months.

Keep in mind that successful implant candidates must have a strong bone density and a healthy immune system.

Mini Implants

Mini implants offer a welcome alternative to dentures that are shifting in position and irritating the gums. Mini implants can be done at a fraction of the cost and time needed for conventional dental implants.

These implants are very small titanium implants that are able to be placed as the root of the tooth and retain a fixture that can help to secure and add a great deal of comfort to a person’s shifting, irritating dentures. This process is minimally invasive and is not as lengthy or as difficult as conventional implants.

How does it work? The top of the implant has a ball-shape, and the retaining fixture, which sits on top of the mini implant, has a rubber O-ring that snaps over the top of the implant. Therefore, the two are connected, allowing the denture to rest on the gum tissue comfortably.