Dental Implants

Implants are a relatively new solution to missing teeth. They can be used instead of bridges, partial dentures or dentures. They are the most expensive, but implants are permanent, look like real teeth and provide comfortable biting and chewing.

As with other such procedures, an impression is made and a new tooth created that will look natural in the patient’s mouth. It is then held in place with a screw implanted surgically into the bone. The patient may experience temporary soreness, tenderness and/or swelling for a few days after.

Mini Implants

Implants are inert metallic devices (made of titanium) firmly screwed into the bone. They are used as an anchor for dentures or individual replacement teeth.

Mini-implants are smaller diameter hence can be used in situations where standard implants can’t be used due to bone loss. They are also less invasive, involving no major incisions or long healing period.

Mini-implants are used extensively to stabilize dentures, handling hard-to-fit or loose denture situations. They’re great for eliminating biting and chewing issues.

In this procedure, implants can be installed and existing dentures modified to snap onto the new implants, in a single visit. Patients can begin using the newly stabilized denture immediately.