When you have weakened jawbone structure, this could lead to problems receiving traditional dental implants. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t receive dental implants to address your missing teeth. With Mini Implants, your Livonia, MI, dentist can provide a smaller and more economical option to replace lost teeth.
The Factors Behind a Weakened Jawbone
Did you know problems could arise in the shape and strength of your jawbone following tooth loss? Your body regularly sends doses of calcium and phosphorus to the bone tissue, but will suspend these nutrients to the areas around a missing root. Without these doses, the bone tissue itself begins to break down and lose strength. Additional missing teeth could arise, as could an aged appearance. Dental implant placement could be complicated too, as now there isn’t enough tissue to support a new tooth without first undergoing procedures like ridge augmentation or sinus lifts.
Mini Dental Implants
However, there may be an option for those with weakened jawbones! Instead of using the traditional dental implant post, we use a smaller alternative known as Mini Implants. These require less structure to stay in place, but still stimulate the growth of bone tissue, causing the body to resume the flow of nutrients. Your smile is preserved, as are your youthful features.
Placement and Restoration
We use digital technology to examine your smile in detail. We choose the optimal placement area, and insert them directly into your jaw. This requires less healing and isn’t involved as the traditional options. In fact, you may return to work and normal activities after a day of rest following the placement procedure. We then use abutments to attach a denture or bridge, securing new teeth that look natural and absorb daily bite forces and pressure. You then smile without complication and enjoy a full smile again.
If you have any questions about how we address tooth loss, even for those with compromised jawbone structure, then contact our team today. No matter how severe your tooth loss, or how long you’ve lived with these gaps in your smile, we want to restore the function, health, and beauty of your smile with advanced technology and a biocompatible tooth replacement.
DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT MINI IMPLANTS?
We’re ready to help tackle your tooth loss with implant dentistry. To learn more about how our team will provide a lifelike solution to missing teeth, then call James Stewart, DDS, dental implant office in Livonia, MI, at (734) 425-4400. We also serve the residents of Farmington, Plymouth, Dearborn Heights, and all surrounding communities. From a single missing tooth to total tooth loss, we have options to help you eat and smile again with confidence, and to preserve your oral health.