Most Americans will lose at least one tooth over the course of their lifetime. Â Implant dentistry allows people with missing teeth to replace those teeth, giving them their original, full grin with comfort and support. Â Mini dental implants, also called MDI, represent just one of the many bounds in recent years of implant technology development.
The History of Mini Dental Implants
Does anyone know what mini dental implants are like?
I am trying go find out if anyone can tell me what mini teeth implants are like. I cannot afford the regular teeth implants as I have a full upper denture but I read that mini teeth implants can be quite successful and not as costly. I have my full upper denture now for 20 years and I NEVER got used to the plastic palate a person has to wear on the top and it affects my speech and taste and is so uncomfortable. I also heard that most people are candidates for mini dental implants as they do not require as much bone as the other dental implants. I really am determined to get rid of this full upper denture because of the discomfort of the plastic palate. I have tried everything including having my dentures relined and I have gotten three different sets of dentures over the years. I am in my fifties, female and in good health. Any suggestions grateful !
Answer
Mini Implants are a great option, for the cost. The dentist will usually place 4 to 6 mini implants to support each denture. Keep in mind the mini implants are just that, SMALL, so they do not have the lifespan (possibly 2 to 8 years) of a full implant (possibly your entire life). Often one or several of the mini’s may “fall outâ€, however, if you have 4 to 6, you can still benefit from the retention they provide. I think it is a wonderful option for the money and would recommend you try them! Hope this helps!
