Losing adult teeth is nothing like losing a tooth as a kid. There is no tooth fairy, no change under your pillow, and worst of all, no new tooth coming to take its place. Instead, when you lose an adult tooth, you’re left with a permanent gap in your smile. While there are various methods to restore lost teeth, only dental implants mimic the strength and stability of your natural tooth! By securing these titanium screws into your jawbone, we can fill the gaps in your smile with a reliable restoration. However, this process is often lengthy, requiring invasive surgeries and months of healing. Fortunately, Brockley Dental Center has a solution! Utilizing mini dental implants, we offer same-day solutions for your missing teeth! Visit us in Butler, PA, to learn if you’re eligible for same-day dental implants.
Why Replacing Missing Teeth Matters
Think of natural teeth like an iceberg. While there is a white and shiny structure on top, there is a lot more going on beneath the surface than you may expect.
Natural teeth have important roots that lie below your gums, embedded in your jawbone. When you bite or chew, these roots press into your jaw, stimulating the bone. This stimulation is vital, as it keeps your jaw healthy and full. When you lose teeth, you also lose stimulation, resulting in the loss of bone mass and volume.
This process, known as bone resorption, has unfortunate consequences, such as:
- Wrinkled skin: Your jawbone structure both fills out your cheeks and supports your lips. As you lose bone, the skin around your mouth may sag and wrinkle, losing its vitality.
- Changed facial structure: As your jawbone slowly diminishes, you may begin to notice differences in facial structure. Over time, the shape of your face will change, shifting as the loss of bone occurs.
- Difficulties replacing teeth: Most traditional tooth replacement methods rely heavily on your jawbone for support. As you lose bone, you may experience loose prosthetics or difficulties replacing your missing teeth.
Fortunately, dental implants prevent bone resorption by acting as artificial tooth roots! These titanium screws both anchor restorations, such as crowns, bridges, and dentures, while also maintaining your jaw’s health and fullness.
Same-Day Solutions With Mini Dental Implants
Dental implants are notorious for their expensive price and lengthy healing times, driving many patients like you to find different solutions.
However, Brockley Dental Center uses mini dental implants, the smaller and sleeker version of conventional dental implants. Due to their slim diameter and one-piece design, mini implants are, on average, much less expensive than their conventional counterparts.
Additionally, their unique design allows us to use a minimally invasive procedure that preserves the tissues surrounding your implant. This gentle approach results in much faster healing and even immediate stability! In just one appointment, you can visit Brockley Dental Center and leave the same day with brand-new teeth.
The Same-Day Dental Implant Process
The same-day mini dental implant process is simple.
First, we use a local anesthetic to keep you comfortable throughout the procedure. Then, we create a small pilot hole in your gums and jaw. Using the hole as a guide, we gently screw the post into place, where it becomes instantly stable enough to support a temporary, or even final, restoration!
In contrast, conventional dental implants require making incisions in your gums and creating a flap that allows access to your jawbone underneath. Then, a series of drills increasing in size are used to create a large hole in your bone, fitting the implant screw in place. This process is time-consuming and invasive, requiring months of healing before a restoration is secured on top.
Mini implants offer a convenient solution to tooth loss, allowing patients to skip the hassle of conventional dental implants!
Experience Convenience With Same-Day Dental Implants
Missing teeth is anything but convenient, but replacing your teeth doesn’t have to be! With mini implant solutions, the team at Brockley Dental Center can secure your smile in just one day with a minimally invasive and affordable procedure! Book a consultation with us today to determine if you’re eligible for same-day mini dental implants!
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