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Implants
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root (Titanium) that is surgically anchored into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge in place. The benefit of using implants is that they don't rely on neighboring teeth for support; they are permanent and stable. Implants are a good solution to tooth loss because they look and feel like natural teeth. Implants now have a 95 to 99 percent success rate. They function and look just about like the real thing. This is of tremendous value to patients who don't want to have dentures.
In this diagram, an artificial crown is placed on top of the dental implant post. A dental implant goes into the jawbone like a natural tooth root goes into the jawbone. Look at the dental implant diagram to the right and compare the dental implant to the natural tooth root. However, the dental implant is made out of titanium metal, and the natural tooth root is made out of dentin with a coating on its outside called cementum.
Who is a candidate for implants?
Virtually anyone. As long as you have sufficient jawbone in the area of the missing teeth and the bone is in good condition.
How successful are dental implants?
Many factors determine this, but if properly placed and cared for, a rate exceeding 98% can be achieved.
Who can place dental implants?
Implant placement is not recognized as a specialty, so dentists, oral surgeons, and periodontists can all place implants. The question is how many they have placed and how long they have been placing implants. Keep in mind when choosing a dentist, oral surgeon, or periodontist to place these implants; not all dentists restore the implants after having placed them. Remember, the implant is just the root replacement. Dr. Vaziri and Leading Edge Dental in Leesburg, Florida, have been placing and restoring dental implants for over 20 years.
How long does it take to heal and restore the implant?
Normally, it takes 4-6 months for conventional implants to heal, then 2-4 weeks after the uncovering procedure to receive the final restoration. However, a new mini-implant procedure that provides immediate benefits is now available. This new mini-implant procedure is minimally invasive with a short recovery time, is more affordable, and is being used to stabilize dentures and replace a single missing tooth immediately. Call for a free consultation to see if this is for you.
Mini Implants
OUR SMALL WONDER is making a BIG difference in people's lives.
Need help to eat what you want? Dentures shift, tilt, and wander? Are you tired of messy denture pastes? Are you having trouble speaking clearly? Have a fear of smiling?
We’ve got the solution!
“THE MINI DENTAL IMPLANT”
Visit us in the morning and have the “Mini-Implant System” placed in less than two hours, then go out and enjoy your favorite lunch. Eat comfortably, have a pleasant conversation, laugh, and talk with confidence. Your denture feels secure and is being held firmly in place. And all of this at an affordable price. It sounds too good to be true, but it is true! Call today for a free consultation and no-obligation quote to see if you are a candidate for this revolutionary procedure.
What are Mini Dental Implants?
The MDI System consists of a miniature titanium implant that acts like the root of your tooth and a retaining fixture that is incorporated into the base of your denture; the head of the implant is shaped like a ball, and the retaining fixture acts like a socket that contains a rubber O-ring. The O-ring snaps over the ball when the denture is seated and holds the denture at a predetermined level of force. When seated, the denture gently rests on the gum tissue. The implant fixtures allow for micro-mobility while withstanding natural lifting forces.
Who can place dental implants?
Implant placement is not yet a recognized specialty. Therefore, a general dentist can perform this procedure. However, this is a relatively complex procedure, and you should question the dentist’s experience.
How long does it take for the implant to heal, and the false tooth placed?
Normally, it is about three months. In some instances, it may take 4-6 months. However, a new mini-implant procedure that provides immediate benefits is now available. This new mini-implant procedure is minimally invasive with a short recovery time, is more affordable, and is being used to stabilize dentures immediately.
Is the Mini Dental Implant FDA-approved?
Yes, after providing satisfactory technical and clinical evidence to that agency that the product was safe for public use and had beneficial attributes, the FDA granted its formal consent to market the Mini Dental Implant device not only as a transitional or temporary dental product but, significantly, as a long-term item. (IMTEC was the first company to receive long-term approval of its Mini Dental Implants from the FDA, and for several years, was the only company to have that distinction).
What is the primary and most effective use for Mini Dental Implants?
The unique design is for denture stabilization. There are approximately 50,000,000 people in the United States who are "edentulous" (literally meaning lacking teeth) who struggle daily with prosthetic devices. A majority suffer a great deal of discomfort as a result of loose or ill-fitting dentures. Many denture wearers withdraw from any type of social engagement as a result of being compelled to wear them. Denture patients all over the world have experienced relief from loose or ill-fitting dentures from doctors who are trained to place MDIs. Uniquely, MDIs can be utilized by a trained doctor to stabilize a denture in a couple of hours, with the patient leaving the office with a stabilized prosthesis.
How are the mini implants placed, and is major surgery involved?
No, there is no major surgery involved. The Mini Dental Implant is designed to be placed straight through the tissue into the bone. Once the implant is engaged into the bone, the implant is self-tapping, and with special tools used to place the implants, the procedure takes less than 30 minutes. Then, 30 minutes later, after fitting the O-ring housings into the denture, you are able to go and enjoy a light meal an hour or so after having the Mini Dental Implants placed.
Call our professionals today and ask about our implants. Call (352) 365-6442.