Bigger isn’t always better. Consider a car, for example! A typical car has four wheels that fit perfectly underneath to get you wherever you need to go. But what if you could put four giant wheels under your car instead? While having a monster truck may sound cool, the reality would likely be the opposite. Most cars aren’t built for giant wheels, and large tires won’t improve your vehicle’s performance. If anything, they may make navigating the roads more difficult! An implant-supported denture is similar in that having bigger implants doesn’t always translate to better results. The All on 6 implant denture uses six large implants to support your prosthetic. However, most patients aren’t able to secure these large implants in their jawbone, creating difficulties restoring their smiles.
Fortunately, Brockley Dental Center offers All on 6 alternatives using mini dental implants! These small titanium posts easily fit in your jawbone while providing the same level of stability that large implants provide!
Understanding All on 6
The All on 6 denture uses six conventional dental implants measuring about 5 millimeters in diameter. Think of that as the width of an eraser at the end of a pencil. Now, imagine six eraser-sized holes in your jawbone!
Unsurprisingly, many patients are ineligible for conventional implant placement as they lack the necessary bone structure. Additionally, those who have been missing teeth for a long time may have even more difficulty securing dental implants.
Natural teeth have important roots that stimulate your bone when you chew. After losing teeth, you lose this stimulation! Without it, your jaw will begin to lose mass and volume over time, making it incredibly challenging to support conventional dental implants. While additional procedures rebuild lost bone structure, they also add to your procedure’s overall length and cost.
To restore your smile without all the hassle, we may recommend mini dental implant-supported dentures instead!
Mini implants are much smaller than conventional implants, while remaining just as strong and durable. In most cases, these small-diameter implants allow patients to restore their smile without rebuilding lost bone. Instead, they have mini implants placed in one appointment and secure their denture restoration shortly after!
With no additional procedures and a simpler placement process, patients like you can enjoy a stable smile without worrying about the time and money it will take.
All on 6 Alternatives With Mini Dental Implants
Mini dental implants are titanium posts less than 3 millimeters in diameter. Think of this size as similar to the width of a toothpick! Additionally, these implants feature a unique one-piece design that simplifies the placement process and is more affordable.
To place mini dental implants, we use a minimally invasive procedure. This process avoids the typical incision and large drills associated with conventional dental implants. Instead, we create a small pilot hole in your gums and jaw and gently screw the implant inside.
Once in your jaw, mini implants are immediately stable enough to support a temporary crown, bridge, or denture!
In contrast to the All on 6 method, mini implants typically skip any additional procedures to rebuild lost bone. We will then place these one-piece titanium posts in one appointment, without requiring a healing period between parts.
After a few weeks of healing, your implants will be secure enough in your jawbone to support a final restoration, effectively and affordably restoring your smile.
Our Mini Implant Denture Options
At Brockley Dental Center, we offer All on 6 alternatives with a variety of mini implant-supported dentures. These include:
Snap-on denture: Similar to traditional denture prosthetics, this restoration is fully removable. However, it uses implants to keep it in place when in your mouth! Simply “snap” the denture base on and off your implants for easy cleaning. Additionally, if your traditional denture is in good condition, we may be able to transform it into a snap-on denture, saving you both time and money.- Semi-removable roundhouse bridge: A roundhouse bridge is a sleek denture design that eliminates a lot of the bulky denture plate. With this horseshoe-like shape following the natural curve of your jaw, we can create a natural-looking restoration to restore your smile. This prosthetic is semi-removable because, while you never remove it, we will at routine dental visits to make sure your gums are still healthy!
- Non-removable roundhouse bridge: To mimic the strength and appearance of your natural smile, we may recommend a non-removable roundhouse bridge. This prosthetic is cemented in place, never to come out! Without the bulky gum base and with its incredible stability, a non-removable roundhouse bridge is the closest you can get to restoring your natural teeth.
Find Affordable All on 6 Alternatives in Butler, PA
Whether it’s tires for your car or implants for your denture, not everything needs to be big. Trust mini dental implants at Brockley Dental Center to anchor your smile in place without invasive procedures or high costs. With our All on 6 alternatives that use mini implants for support, you can replace your missing teeth and regain the ability to chew and speak confidently.
Book an appointment today to start your journey to a stronger smile.
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