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Full-Mouth Dental Implants in Butler, PA [Video Guide]

Full-Mouth Dental Implants in Butler, PA [Video Guide] | Dentures

Are you looking to restore your entire smile with dental implants? You need implant dentures! While the idea of full-mouth dental implants may sound overwhelming, it’s actually not as daunting as you may think.

At Brockley Dental Center, we utilize mini dental implants. These small titanium posts are less than 3 mm in diameter, which is about the width of a toothpick. Thanks to their slim design, we can fit these implants in your jaw without taking up a lot of bone!

We place mini implants in your jawbone to replace a full arch of missing teeth. However, rather than using an implant for each individual tooth (which would require 28 mini implants!), we place a few implants strategically around your jaw to evenly distribute the pressure of your bite.

Why Use Mini Dental Implants?

Mini dental implants are a smaller and sleeker alternative to conventional dental implants. We use these titanium posts for the incredible benefits they provide patients, such as:

  • Less invasive: Due to their smaller size, we use a minimally invasive placement procedure to secure mini implants. This gentle approach is more comfortable for most patients and even allows the implants to secure in the jaw immediately. In most cases, mini implants are strong enough to support temporary restorations the same day we place them.
  • Faster healing: With a gentle procedure and less tissue disturbance, mini implants heal faster than conventional implants. Rather than waiting 3 to 6 months for conventional implants to support a final restoration, mini implants are able to support a final full-arch restoration in just a few weeks!
  • More affordable: With fewer appointments and fewer components to pay for, mini implants are much more affordable! In many cases, these implants are almost half the cost of conventional dental implants.

Mini dental implants have many applications. They can replace a single tooth with a crown or multiple teeth with an implant bridge.

Additionally, these implants can stabilize loose dentures, whether it be a lower denture or an upper denture. In some cases, we may even be able to add mini implants to your denture to restore your smile like you had before tooth loss.

Restoring Your Smile With Full-Mouth Dental Implants

The full-mouth mini dental implant process is relatively straightforward.

First, we use a local anesthetic to keep you comfortable. For patients who need it, we even utilize sedation dentistry to help you relax during your procedure.

Then, once you’re ready, we make a small pilot hole in your gums and bone tissue, about the size of your implant. Then, we gently screw the titanium post into place, where it instantly begins to stabilize.

Thanks to the gentle and minimally invasive placement process, your implant will immediately begin to secure. In many cases, we’re able to anchor a temporary full-mouth restoration to your implants the same day, ensuring you never go without teeth!

Explore Our Full-Mouth Implant Restorations in Pittsburgh, PA

During your initial consultation, we will discuss what full-mouth restoration is best for your lifestyle. At our office, we offer three distinct mini implant-retained dentures that restore your entire smile.

  • Full-Mouth Dental Implants in Pittsburgh, PA | Affordable Implant Overdentures
    An implant overdenture secures onto 4 to 8 mini implants, creating a stable bite!

    Implant overdentures: Like traditional dentures, these prosthetics utilize a gum base for support. However, they also feature built-in housings that connect to your full-mouth dental implants. These implants offer exceptional support while still allowing your prosthetic to be removable for easy maintenance.

  • Semi-removable roundhouse bridges: Unlike implant overdentures, a roundhouse bridge has a sleeker design. These restorations restore your entire arch of teeth while eliminating the need for a bulky denture base. Instead, semi-removable roundhouse bridges use a smaller, more comfortable gum base that looks natural in your mouth. But it’s important to note that you never remove this restoration; only a professional can.
  • Non-removable roundhouse bridges: For patients with sufficient gum and bone structure, we can craft roundhouse bridges without a base! These restorations resemble an implant bridge, or a row of artificial teeth fused together to create a natural-looking tooth replacement. However, non-removable roundhouse bridges replace an entire arch of teeth and are cemented directly on your implants. For patients experiencing total tooth loss, this is the closest you can get to having your natural teeth back.

Revitalize Your Smile With Full-Mouth Mini Dental Implants!

Full-mouth dental implants simply refer to placing dental implants around your jawbone to support a denture restoration! By strategically placing these implants around your jaw, we can evenly distribute the pressure of your bite, restoring your ability to smile and function normally.

At Brockley Dental Center, we offer several full-mouth dental implant-supported restorations, each with a different design and level of removability. Schedule your initial consultation to begin your journey to a full smile today!

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Donald B. Brockley, DMD

Dr. Brockley earned his doctorate degree in Dental Medicine from the University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine in 1972. He is a second generation dentist and a legacy of the University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine where his father, Dr. Charles R. Brockley earned his doctorate in general dentistry in the year 1927. While attending the University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine, he held the office of Class Secretary for his graduating class. Following dental school, he chose to do his residency training at Wilmington Medical Center in Wilmington, Delaware, with a focus on research. Upon completing his residency, Dr. Brockley enlisted in the Navy during the Vietnam War Era as a Naval Officer. Dr. Brockley opened his own private practice 1975 in Butler, PA a historic town just 34 miles north of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brockley held the office of President of the Butler County Dental Society. After many years of practice, Dr. Brockley realized that fear is the #1 reason why people do not visit their dentist regularly. Therefore, he made it his mission to find an alternative way to practice (and to help his patients overcome this fear). This alternative was through Sedation Dentistry. In 1996 he became trained in Conscious Oral Sedation. This technique allowed him to treat fearful patients by gently putting them to sleep with the aid of a pill, not needle IV sedation which was the popular treatment at that time. Dr. Brockley received his dental training at the following institutions: University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA University of North Carolina, School of Dentistry, Raleigh, NC Mini Dental Implant Training Centre, Buffalo, NY. Due to the high number of patients who are diabetic in his practice, his next goal was to understand the impact of Diabetes in Dentistry. Due to the subset of Diabetic patients in his practice who had similar recurring oral and systemic health problems, special attention became warranted. This led to a different standard of care and treatment for patients whose health was compromised by diabetes. Early detection, observation, evaluation and treatment to eradicate infection plays a major role in maintaining oral health for diabetic patients. Poorly managed treatment for diabetic patients has been shown to lead to a higher risk of uncontrolled gum disease and vice versa, making prevention of gum disease the #1 priority for this subset of patients. Dr. Brockley’s research on dentistry for diabetics led him to his next specialization: the treatment and eradication of gum disease. His aim has been to change the the treatment of gum disease, also known as periodontal disease. For this reason, he designed a radically different protocol to the Soft Tissue Management (STM) program. STM treats the symptoms of gum disease, and more importantly, the underlying cause of gum disease, bacteria. Studies have shown that gum disease affects 80% of American adults. However, Dr. Brockley has observed that more than 90% of his baby boomer patients have gum disease. His unique STM protocol has shown significant success within his patient population. With patient knowledge, understanding, and cooperation, Dr. Brockley is able to arrest and manage gum disease in his practice. After perfecting his procedures for crowns, bridges, partials and dentures to replace missing teeth, the introduction of Small Diameter Implants (also known as SDI or Mini Dental Implants) into his practice has revolutionized the way Dr. Brockley practices cosmetic dentistry. Small Diameter Implants provide the possibility of full mouth restoration, multiple teeth restoration, or single tooth restoration. Small Diameter Implants can be implemented in all types of tooth and bone conditions, in all ages, and in all types of health conditions. Dr. Brockley uses Small Diameter Implants to restore chewing ability and create beautiful smiles, which ultimately changes peoples’ lives. Dr. Brockley is the proud owner and operator of the first Mini Dental Implant Center of America in the Greater Pittsburgh area. Dr. Brockley has achieved Diplomate status in the International Academy of Mini Dental Implants. He is the President Emeritus of the Butler County Dental Society. Dr. Brockley was also a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy Dental Corps. He is a a lifetime member of the Delta Sigma Dental Fraternity, and he was the Class Secretary for the University of Pittsburgh Dental School. Dr. Brockley likes to spend time with his family at home or while traveling, has been an avid scuba diver since 1980, and describes himself as a “just okay” golfer.

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