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Inexpensive Mini Dental Implants That Fit Your Budget

Inexpensive Dental Implants in Butler, PA | Mini Implant Treatment

The number one question we hear from patients at Brockley Dental Center is “How much will this cost?” Unfortunately, for procedures like mini dental implants, that answer is typically a bit more complicated than a simple number. When restoring your smile, several factors influence the cost of treatment. The only way to know for sure is to come in for a consultation! There, we will discuss your eligibility for dental implants, your potential insurance coverage, and our flexible financing options. If you’re looking for inexpensive dental implants that fit your budget, visit Brockley Dental Center in Butler, PA.

Mini Dental Implants: The Inexpensive Solution

Dental implants are titanium screws we place in your jawbone to anchor restorations like crowns, bridges, or dentures.

Inexpensive Dental Implants in Butler, PA | Mini Implant TreatmentTraditional dental implants have a large diameter, requiring a relatively invasive placement procedure. Because placing these implants involves creating an incision in your gums and drilling a large hole in your jaw, the healing process often takes months. For older patients or those diagnosed with frailty, healing is an even bigger hassle.

Additionally, many patients with missing teeth lack the necessary bone structure to support traditional implants. While we provide bone grafts to rebuild lost bone, this additional procedure often increases the cost and length of your implant process.

Fortunately, at Brockley Dental Center, we use one-piece mini dental implants, rather than the traditional two-piece implants! Mini implants have a much smaller diameter, making them more accessible to most patients like you.

To place these implants, we create a small pilot hole in your gums and bone. Then, we carefully insert the implant in place, where it becomes instantly stable enough to support a temporary or final restoration.

By preserving the gum and bone tissues surrounding your implant, mini implants facilitate a much faster healing process. Rather than waiting months to heal, mini implants typically take a few weeks to fully integrate with your jaw.

Mini Dental Implant Cost Breakdown

Mini dental implants are an inexpensive alternative to traditional implants, allowing patients on a budget to restore their smiles securely. These implants are more affordable due to certain money-saving features, such as:

  • Sleek design: Mini implants are one-piece, unlike the multi-piece design of traditional dental implants. This not only reduces your risk of infection but also uses less titanium material. These narrow-diameter implants save you money on parts, as there is only one component to pay for.
  • Single appointment placement: Because of their sleek design, we place mini implants in one appointment. Without healing periods between appointments, you can schedule a single procedural visit and walk out of our office the same day with a new smile. With fewer appointments to pay for placement, these dental implants are inexpensive compared to their traditional counterparts.
  • No additional procedures: Traditional dental implants often require a bone graft for patients to be eligible, due to their large diameter. Mini implants are almost half the size and use a minimally invasive procedure that facilitates faster healing. Most often, patients don’t need a bone graft or other additional procedures to be eligible for mini implants, saving you time and money.

When it’s time to restore your smile with dental implants, don’t let costs hold you back! Mini implants are inexpensive and accessible to most patients, even those on a budget. Additionally, Brockley Dental Center partners with third-party financing companies to split your costs into manageable monthly payments! If you have any questions, contact our office, and we will gladly assist you in any way we can.

Find Inexpensive Mini Dental Implants in Butler, PA

Dental implants are notorious for high costs and invasive procedures. Fortunately, Brockley Dental Center offers mini dental implants, an inexpensive alternative! With mini implants, you can enjoy the same stability for less money, fewer appointments, and a quicker recovery.

Book an appointment today to discover if mini implant tooth replacement solutions could be what you’ve been waiting for!

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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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