Mini Implants

Dental implants offer patients the ability to replace their missing teeth with a permanent solution. There are two main types of dental implants, and patients interested in dental implants should know the differences between mini implants vs. regular implants.

While many patients visiting Dr. Alan Dilsaver in Easton, PA opt for regular implants and the many benefits they serve, Dr. Dilsaver also offers FDA-approved mini implants as an alternative. Patients seeking a less time consuming and less invasive procedure, and a more affordable dental implant option can choose mini implants vs. regular implants. Mini implants are similar to traditional, though they use a metal post that is half the size, therefore not requiring as much dental work. Mini implants take less time and have a faster recovery time than regular implants. In addition, mini implants are ideal for patients with a small jaw bone.

Mini dental implants in Easton, PA use a small metal post, typically made of titanium. Dr. Alan Dilsaver applies local anesthesia first, so the patient does not feel any pain during the procedure. Then, a small hole is drilled in the portion of the bone where the implant will go, and the post is secured into the hole. Because they are half the size, less bone is required for securing mini implants. This allows them to be completed in one visit to Lehigh Valley Smiles. After the post is in place, a tooth that resembles a natural tooth is secured over the post.

To learn more about mini implants vs. regular implants offered at Lehigh Valley Smiles with Dr. Alan Dilsaver, visit www.lehighvalleysmiles.net. You can also schedule a consultation with Dr. Alan Dilsaver in Easton, PA by calling (610) 252-7414.