Dentophobia is the fear of the dentist. For some patients, this fear involves feelings of anxiety surrounding a dental procedure. For others, dentophobia may cause them to avoid routine checkups, as even the thought of a dental appointment terrifies them. This fear is then exacerbated by the complexity of a procedure. Dental implant treatment is one of the worst culprits, as the treatment can make even comfortable patients uneasy. But at Healthy Habit Dental Care, we offer a much simpler way to restore your smile! With mini dental implants, we can replace missing teeth and ease dental anxiety using a gentle, minimally invasive procedure.
If you’re missing teeth but too nervous for dental implant treatment, we recommend scheduling a free consultation with us! During your appointment, we’ll help ease your anxiety and walk you through the simpler mini implant process.
Mini Implants vs. Traditional Implants
Tradicional implantes dentales are typically around 5 millimeters in diameter, which is about the width of the eraser at the end of a pencil. Due to their size, they require ample jawbone structure for support. However, many patients lack the necessary jaw material, as tooth loss is a direct cause of jawbone loss.
With additional procedures like a elevación del seno maxilar o bone graft, we can help rebuild lost bone. But these procedures add to both the cost and length of your dental implant treatment, making them less than ideal for those who want a simpler placement process.
Fortunately, mini implants are much smaller than traditional implants, about half the size. These implants, about the width of a toothpick, require less bone support, making more patients eligible for treatment. Even without bone augmentation, most patients are eligible for mini implant treatment.
Additionally, mini implants have a one-piece design, allowing us to place them in a single appointment. Rather than waiting for months between appointments, we can restore your smile in just one day!
The Mini Implant Process
The mini implant process is simple and can be broken down into a few steps.
- Free consultation: When you’re interested in dental implants, we recommend booking a free consultation. During this appointment, we will assess your smile and jawbone to determine whether you’re eligible for implant treatment. Most patients are eligible for mini implants, allowing us to plan your treatment for the best possible results.
- Placement appointment: During your placement appointment, we’ll use a local anesthetic to numb your gums and bone. Once you’re comfortable, we’ll create a small pilot hole in your jaw through your gums. Then, we will gently screw the small titanium post in place, where it immediately begins stabilizing in your bone. That very same day, we will secure a temporary restoration on top, providing you with a functional and aesthetic smile while you heal.
- Healing period: While traditional implants require months of healing between placement appointments, mini implants only need a few short weeks. Throughout your healing, your bone will integrate around your implant, locking it in place. While you may experience some discomfort, most patients report minimal pain and only need over-the-counter medications to manage symptoms.
- Final restoration: After a few short weeks of healing, you can return to our office for your final corona, puente, o dentadura postiza. These tooth replacements are secure, durable, and natural-looking in your smile, replacing missing teeth without all the hassle.
Enjoy Affordable Mini Implants
In addition to their simple placement and rapid healing, mini implants are much less expensive than traditional implants.
Traditional implants often require additional bone augmentation procedures, multiple appointments, and multiple components to pay for. Overall, these implants are typically expensive, and usually aren’t covered by your insurance.
Fortunately, mini dental implants rarely need bone augmentation thanks to their smaller size. Additionally, they’re only one single piece of titanium, which reduces the need to pay for multiple components and appointments. Instead, you pay for fewer appointments and components, saving you time and money.
For those who need additional help with out-of-pocket costs, we offer flexible financing options that lighten your financial burden! By partnering with third-party financing companies, we provide patients with ways to split their costs into manageable monthly payments.
Discover the Simplicity of Mini Implants in Temecula, CA!
When you’re afraid of the dentist, the last thing you want to experience is a complex oral surgery procedure. But with mini implants, you don’t have to! With these small titanium posts, we can restore your smile without the hassle and extra expenses. Discover the simplicity of the mini implant process for yourself at Healthy Habit Dental Care. Book a free consultation today ot learn if you’re eligible for mini implants.
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