Mini Implants in Parramatta

Dr Alam may offer this procedure to stabilise dentures since smaller implants provide security through their attachment to your jawbone while working with less bone structure than standard dental implants require. This added support stops your dentures from rocking and sliding while you eat and during speech.

This type of tooth implant is made of a post and socket, which is also a more straightforward structure than a conventional implant. Here are some other advantages of mini dental implants.

• Quicker – Our team can often finish your implant placement in one appointment and with a local anaesthetic. This smaller implant also may heal faster than its larger cousin.
• Cost-effective – Their smaller size and more straightforward implantation procedure create less overhead and few visits to complete the procedure.
• Comfort – Because this implant option requires no stitches after placement, you will be less sore, and your dentures will become more stable with no slippage that causes soft tissue irritation.

Procedures to Support Replacement Teeth with Mini Implants

Every patient is different, which is why the Painfree Dentistry team provides so many dental implant options. When it comes to mini dental implants, we may recommend them in cases where patients have lost significant bone mass. Part of your implant evaluation process is assessing your bone health which involves measuring the width, depth and height of your jawbone.

If your implant procedure is to support a replacement for teeth you’ve already lost, then your bone health may be in question. This is because many patients lose substantial amounts of bone mass within a few years of losing a tooth. If you lose several adjacent teeth in quick succession, the accumulated empty sockets significantly weaken your jaw. In these cases, a bone graft can build up your bone so it can support your dental implants.

Periodontal health is also vital for a successful implant procedure. We will want to ensure your gums are free from infection before we begin. Gum disease also threatens your bone health because the advanced disease can penetrate your soft tissues, allowing bacteria to invade your jawbone. Over time, this condition can further weaken your bone structure. We will treat any gum disease before starting your implant treatments.

To ensure the long-term success of your implant restorations, Dr Alam will instruct you to care for them correctly. For example, if your replacement appliance is fixed, meaning you cannot remove it routinely, the general rule is to brush your teeth twice a day and floss just as you would with your regular teeth. This will ensure your restorations remain healthy along with your remaining natural teeth.

Where your mini implants support a full or partial denture, your restoration is easily removable because of the precision attachments we use on the socket portion. In these cases, you will clean and soak your denture portion as our team recommends. Remember that your denture itself is fragile, so you should always handle it over a folded towel in case of dropping and store it safely when not in use.

Then, you should use a soft-bristled toothbrush and toothpaste to clean your gums and around the implant posts. This will remove any food debris accumulated between your denture and your soft oral tissues.

We will discuss appropriate dental hygiene and provide more information on caring for your mini implants.

Would You Like More Stable Dentures?

Removable dentures can slip and even fall out when they don’t fit correctly. Over time, they will also require expensive relining and even replacement. Mini implants are a simpler, more cost-effective alternative to fixing tooth replacement appliances.

We invite you to contact Painfree Dentistry to learn more about our mini-implant treatments in Parramatta. We also may provide an online consultation for those with limited mobility. Our helpful team will help you start your journey to the perfect smile.