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In Butler, PA, Mini Dental Implants From Brockley Dental Center Are Restoring Smiles

In Butler, PA, dental implants and mini implants are restoring smiles, one tooth at a time. Contact Brockley Dental Center to learn more!

If you’ve ever gone camping, you know how important it is to stake any tents, tarps, or canopies into the ground. Otherwise, the wind can easily blow them away, never to be seen again. As odd as the connection might seem, that same logic holds true for dentures. If there’s nothing to anchor them in your jaw, they’ll start to move around in your mouth, causing frustration and embarrassment. Dental implants act like the tent stakes you secure in the ground. We place the implants directly into your jawbone, where they provide a strong anchor point for replacement teeth like dentures. If you’re in the greater Butler, PA, area and need to replace missing teeth, dental implants or mini dental implants will provide the stability you’re looking for.

What Are Dental Implants?

In Butler, PA, dental implants and mini implants are restoring smiles, one tooth at a time. Contact Brockley Dental Center to learn more!A dental implant is a titanium-alloy screw that provides a much more stable, functional way to replace missing teeth. When we place a dental implant into your jawbone, it fuses with the bone over time, a process known as osseointegration. Once this natural fusion is complete, the implant functions as an artificial tooth root, which provides two major benefits. First, it anchors replacement teeth such as crowns or bridges and can stabilize loose dentures. Second, they stimulate the jawbone, preventing the bone and tissue deterioration that takes place after tooth loss.

Traditional dental implants come in two pieces, the titanium screw and the abutment, which connects to the replacement tooth. They measure 5 mm wide, so they may not be suitable for patients with narrow jawbones without first undergoing a bone graft. Their placement involves incisions and stitches, and their osseointegration can take months before they’re ready to support your final custom teeth.

While they ultimately support new teeth, the downsides can lead some patients to look for other options, such as the more sleek and modern mini dental implants.

Mini Dental Implants vs. Traditional Implants in Butler

Thanks to a slim, streamlined design, mini dental implants solve many issues with larger, traditional implants. Their smaller size allows them to have a less invasive procedure, quicker recovery, and, ultimately, a reduced cost. While traditional implants are 5 mm in diameter, mini implants are less than 3 mm or about the thickness of a toothpick. However, this smaller size doesn’t make them any weaker or less reliable; they have the same high success rate as their larger predecessors.

Some of the benefits of mini implants over traditional implants include:

  • Minimally invasive: The placement process for mini implants only requires a tiny pilot hole. This causes much less disruption and soreness than the incisions and stitches that traditional implants require.
  • Faster healing: A traditional implant takes months to fuse with your jawbone, but a mini implant only takes a few weeks.
  • Lower cost: Mini implants often cost about half as much as traditional ones, offering a budget-friendly solution to those concerned about the financial impact of dental procedures.

Choosing Brockley Dental Center for Your Implants

When it comes to selecting the best provider for dental implants in Butler, there are several reasons why Brockley Dental Center stands out:

  1. Transparent consultations: We offer comprehensive evaluations and tailored treatment plans, focusing on transparency so you understand all aspects of the process.
  2. Experienced professionals: Our team, led by the father-daughter duo of Dr. Donald B. Brockley and Dr. E. Ahono Gildersleeve, brings almost 50 years of combined experience in dental implantology.
  3. Family-friendly practice: As a family-operated clinic, we offer a warm, caring environment, treating each patient with personalized attention.
  4. Advanced dental technology: At Brockley Dental Center, we use cutting-edge dental equipment, ensuring we can provide our patients with efficient, modern solutions.
  5. Comprehensive dental services: From tooth extractions to dental veneers, we offer a full spectrum of restorative and cosmetic services under one roof.

Schedule Your Implant Consultation Today

If you’re in Butler, PA, or the greater Pittsburgh area and are considering mini dental implants, Brockley Dental Center is your go-to destination. Our team is committed to providing exceptional care and a treatment plan that aligns with your goals and budget. We invite you to schedule a consultation to explore how mini implants can dramatically enhance your smile and quality of life.

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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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