There are various factors that cause loss of tooth including age, unhealthy habits, gum diseases, wear and tear, improper care, etc. All these factors could result in decaying of tooth. Dental implants provide the best solution to such issues and are instrumental in bringing back the lost confidence in many. These implants offer a restorative and durable dental treatment process for fixing the missing teeth. Smiles For Siouxland is a dental clinic that has been helping people with affordable dental implants to help them smile with confidence. The dentists of this clinic recently organized a one-day seminar to address a common query of their patients – the difference between mini dental implants and their traditional counterparts, and how they can benefit the patients. Dr. Brower talked extensively on the topic. It was made clear that dental implants are tiny screws made of titanium, which are implanted in the patient’s jawbone through a surgical procedure, which in turn provides the base to place the artificial tooth or teeth like dental bridges or dentures. These implants are normally around 4mm to 5mm in diameter. Mini dental implants, on the other hand, also known as MDI or SDI, are narrow implants that measure around 3mm in diameter or less. Of late, dentists have been using mini dental implants that measure 1.8 mm.
Talking about the benefits of dental implants, the doctors of Smiles For Siouxland emphasized some major points, such as:
• Dental implants can enhance one’s facial features and thereby the confidence.
• They prevent damage to the adjacent teeth and protect the jawbone.
• They can help the patient enjoy better oral function and a better dental hygiene.
• These implants are long lasting and comfortable.
• They can improve the patient’s overall health as these implants let them chew all kinds of foods.
• Dental implants help one speak clearly.
Dr. Brower was the assigned speaker to talk about the benefits of mini dental implants. Using some facts and figures, spiced up with humor, the doctor was able to drive home the point how beneficial such implants can be. A range of benefits of mini dental implants was talked about, the notable ones being:
• They less invasive nature, as they just require a tiny pilot hole.
• They cause less stress to the patient’s tissues and bones.
• They heal faster than the traditional implants.
• They are the most affordable dental implants, as they cost only 50% than that of their traditional counterparts.
• They cause less discomfort till the patient gets adjusted to them.
• The time taken for this procedure is much less and hence the dentures or false tooth can be replaced in one sitting in majority of the cases.
After helping the attendees understand about both these types of dental implants, the doctors of Smiles For Siouxland made sure to add that though mini dental implants are considered more affordable dental implants these days, the traditional dental implants are better suited for harder chewing and wear and tear. The patients and their loved ones who attended the seminar enjoyed the educational session and requested the doctors to organize more such sessions to help them maintain good oral health and hygiene.