Mini-dental implants were introduced as an alternative to removable dentures only around the early 1990s, but its popularity along with that of its standard size counterpart has grown considerably in recent years. This demand for implants is estimated to increase further by leaps and bounds in the coming years based on the natural tendency to go for smaller dental devices that are less invasive to place.
Its basic functionality and stability alone, to replace a missing arch of teeth but without the inconveniences normally associated with removable dentures, is enough to justify why it has become a widely-accepted dental treatment option. Yet a closer look at its many advantages, even over regular-size implants will explain why it has become a much sought-after procedure.
By having smaller dimensions that need less if any incisions at all, mini-implants produce less discomfort during the quick process of placement and consequently, require less time for recovery. It has also been found out that mini-implants have better osseointegration rates than conventional implants, or the time it takes for the bone cells to attach to the titanium surface of the implant.
Besides the valuable time-efficiency, cost is also one other important factor that makes mini-implants a suitable choice especially among patients who don’t have the luxury of a budget for full-size implants. With mini-implants being less than 3.0 mm compared to the 3.7 mm and up diameter of the conventional ones, they are logically less expensive, so you’re essentially paying less for the same expected results.
And just like with any other advanced dental treatment, all these benefits will not be enjoyed to the fullest if the mini-implants are not properly placed and fitted. This is where the expertise of Santa Cruz implant dentist Dr. Robert Matiasevich, Jr. comes in. Even patients who have been previously diagnosed as unfit for implants because of their weak or corroded jaw bone can come to his clinic in California for a second chance at the convenience of mini-implants.
Be one of the many patients who will stand to benefit from the mini-implants technology that is taking the world of dentistry by storm. Call 831-440-7577 to set an appointment with Santa Cruz dentist Dr. Matiasevich, Jr. and begin to smile with confidence again.
As a second-generation dentist,Dr. Matiasevich was raised in Santa Cruz. Dr. Matiasevich completed his undergraduate work in economics at the University of California Irvine and then attended the University of Southern California for his dental degree.