Orlando dentist, Dentist in Orlando, FL

Mini implants are a very interesting solution for many of my patients. I am often amazed that this is not't offered by more dentists in my area.

The "smallest" or "narrowest" regular (conventional) implants are 3 millimeters in diameter. Usually implant manufacturers will make implants that are 3.8 to 4.5 millimeters and these work well. But sometimes when there is insufficient jaw bone or finances are difficult smaller diameter implants are ideal.

Mini implants are 1.8 to 2.5 millimeters in diameter. There are circumstances where several can be placed within an hour and can stabilize an otherwise loose denture.

They are well tolerated, timely, and efficient.

Originally many dentists used mini implants as "temporary" implants while conventional implants integrated with bone. Over the years we noticed that they were doing well on their own. The FDA approved their widespread use for the purpose of denture retention.

I have used these for both removable and fixed prosthodontics. What that means is that I have secured dentures using mini implants and placed crowns over mini implants.

I only have photos of temporary crowns on mini implants the day that they were placed. They are by no means beautiful photos but they give you an idea of what they look like.

I've attached the link to IMTEC. Imtec is the company I use for mini implants. They originated the procedure and continue to be the largest manufacturer of this unique product.