Dental implants offer a fantastic solution for tooth replacement, providing strength, reliability, and long-lasting results—but not all implants are the same. Conventional implants, which are about 5 millimeters in diameter, require a larger amount of bone and involve a multi-step process: the dentist must make an incision in the gums, expose the bone, and use a series of drills to create space for the implant. This approach isn’t suitable for everyone, especially those with lower bone density. Thankfully, mini dental implants offer an alternative. With a slimmer, 3-millimeter diameter, mini implants need less bone and use a simpler, one-piece design. No incisions or sutures needed! If you’re looking for a more stable denture solution that prioritizes your comfort and convenience, we can help. At Brockley Dental Center, we provide minimally invasive options like the Fix-on-Six system—an effective alternative to All-on-4.
Mini Implants: An Alternative to All-on-4 Conventional Implants
All-on-4 is an effective approach, but because it uses conventional dental implants, it has some drawbacks:
- Patients must have ample jaw space for the large traditional implants.
- The procedure is invasive.
- Healing takes several months.
- Final results aren’t possible until healing is complete.
- Treatment costs are high due to the procedure’s complexity.
The conventional implants used in the All-on-4 system are not always the right option for everyone, so it is important to look at alternatives like mini dental implants provided by Brockley Dental Center.
Mini implants offer the same high success rate as conventional implants, along with many added benefits. Despite their smaller size, they provide excellent stability for dentures. While conventional implants are stable, they often come with extra steps: If you have insufficient bone, you may require bone grafting. This invasive process lengthens the treatment process by months and increases costs. In contrast, mini implants seldom require grafting, as their compact size allows us to place them in areas with less bone. This means that more people can experience the benefits of secure dentures!
Mini implants are also considered immediate loading implants, meaning that the implant is instantly stable enough to support a restoration. In certain cases, we can even secure a final restoration when we place mini implants. While this isn’t always the case, you’ll never be without teeth! We’ll provide you with a temporary implant denture as you wait for your final denture to be finalized at the denture lab. With mini dental implants, your path to stable dentures is much quicker.
These incredible benefits of mini implants, especially their streamlined technique, contribute to another key advantage: they’re much less costly than conventional implants!
Fix-on-Six With Mini Implants
When you choose Fix-on-Six, you’ll enjoy all the benefits of mini dental implants, including a gentler and quicker procedure. We’ll first place six to ten mini implants into your jawbone using a gentle technique that results in very little bleeding and virtually no pain. Once the implants are in place, we can secure a restoration, giving you immediate functional teeth. Your final restoration is a roundhouse bridge made from high-quality zirconia. This material is both durable and beautiful! No one will be able to detect that the teeth in your mouth aren’t your natural ones.
Additionally, with the Fix-on-Six system, you’ll never have to remove your teeth the way you would with traditional dentures. Instead, you’ll care for your prosthetic just as you’d care for natural teeth. Regular brushing and flossing, combined with six-month checkups at Brockley Dental Center, will keep your implant denture system in top condition. During these visits, Dr. Brockley or Dr. Gildersleeve will remove your restoration to thoroughly clean both the denture and implants, ensuring professional maintenance and care.
