When looking into any dental procedure, patients usually have two questions at the forefront of their minds. The first is, “How much is this going to hurt?” and the second is, “How much is this going to cost?” During your free consultation at St. Apollonia Dental, we discuss both of these concerns before beginning any procedure! When considering mini dental implants, a lot goes into answering these questions, as everyone’s case is different. To understand the cost of mini implants and the effects they have on your oral health, you must first understand their procedure and the benefits they provide!
Introducing Mini Dental Implants
Mini dental implants are titanium posts we secure in the jawbone to support tooth replacement restorations. These include restorations like crowns, bridges, and dentures. While traditional bridges and dentures do replace missing teeth, they struggle to replicate the incredible stability of dental implant solutions!
At St. Apollonia Dental, we offer both conventional dental implants and mini dental implants. However, we often prefer to use mini implants when possible due to the various benefits they provide patients like you! These benefits include:
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On the left is a conventional dental implant (around 5mm). On the right is a mini dental implant (less than 3mm). Small diameter: Mini implants have a diameter of less than 3 mm, almost half that of a conventional implant. While the size difference may seem insignificant, it greatly impacts the procedures. Conventional implants require a lot of jawbone structure and use an invasive surgical procedure. In contrast, mini implants use less bone and have a minimally invasive process!
- Minimally invasive: The mini implant procedure requires no incisions or stitches. Instead, we drill a small pilot hole through your gums and jaw to then gently screw the implant in place. By preserving the tissues surrounding your implant, we facilitate a much faster healing period.
- One-piece design: Conventional implants have a multi-piece design that requires many placement appointments over periods of healing. Mini implants are just one solid titanium piece, allowing us to place them in a single appointment!
Unfortunately, not everyone is eligible for mini dental implant procedures, as they require relatively dense bone to integrate properly. The only way to know for sure if mini implants are the right choice for you is to come in for your free consultation! There, we determine the quality of your bone and create a treatment plan for your smile.
Your Guide To the Cost of Mini Implants
An important thing to note about mini dental implants is that they are significantly less expensive than their conventional counterparts.
Conventional implants involve multiple components and require several appointments to complete. This not only extends your treatment timeline but also increases the price of your procedure. Each component and appointment has its own separate cost, increasing the overall price.
Additionally, their larger diameter and invasive placement process demand ample jawbone for placement. Unfortunately, many patients lack the necessary jawbone structure due to bone loss caused by missing teeth. In many cases, a bone graft to rebuild lost bone is essential for a conventional implant procedure, adding both time and cost to your treatment.
In contrast, mini dental implants are one solid piece of titanium we place in just one visit! With only one component and fewer visits to pay for, the mini implant process saves you both time and money! These narrow-diameter implants also require less jawbone structure for placement. Additional procedures like bone grafts are often unnecessary, reducing the cost of mini implants significantly!
Affording the Cost of Mini Implants
While mini implants are less expensive than conventional implants, we at St. Apollonia Dental understand that some patients are on a budget. Without help from insurance, affording the cost of mini implants can be difficult.
Fortunately, we partner with various third-party financing companies to help make your implant treatment more affordable! Our flexible financing allows you to break your costs into manageable monthly payments.
Visit St. Apollonia Dental Today for Mini Implant Solutions!
If you are considering dental implants but have concerns about the cost, don’t fret! The cost of mini implants is significantly less than conventional implants, as they provide many cost-effective benefits! With fewer components, fewer appointments, and no bone graft, mini implants are an affordable method to replace missing teeth.
Book a free consultation at St. Apollonia Dental to learn if you’re eligible for mini dental implant solutions!
