Studies have shown that more than 70% of full and partial dentures become inadequate over time - do not fit properly - and significantly reduce quality of life. Most of the time, this involvment is not caused by the dentures but by bone resorption and changes in the gums.

Especially in older people, due to long edentulousness, the bone crest of the teeth narrows, making dental implant treatment impossible. In addition, the general condition of these patients does not allow surgical treatment. An optimal solution in these cases is dentures supported by mini dental implants.

Mini dental implants are small diameter dental implants that allow for minimally invasive placement. In general, a minimum of 4 mini dental implants should be inserted into the jawbone to fix a denture. Unlike standard dental implants, mini dental implants often allow immediate prosthetic loading.

A mini dental implant takes the form of a thin titanium rod with a support device that can be incorporated into a denture. The head of the denture looks like a ball and the support device is made of rubber, looks like a ring and behaves like a socket. This ring holds the denture in place without breaking the top of the implant. The mini dental implant is the size of a toothpick.

Advantages of mini dental implants

• provides stability to dentures so the patient can eat and speak more easily
• doesn't require more than two dental appointments
• old dentures can be modified and adapted to fit these dental implants perfectly.
• to allow for sanitation, dentures can be easily removed
• No adhesives and long-lasting results

Thus, at the end of the treatment, the happy patient will be able to eat, talk and enjoy life without the inhibitions of unstable dentures!

With optimal home care and regular check-ups, mini dental implants and dentures stabilized by them can provide a natural smile.