For permanent tooth replacement, multiple options are always a good thing. Dr. T. Kirk Crane, DDS offers his patients with missing teeth dental implants and mini implants at his dentistry in Lafayette, LA.
Dental implants and mini implants are both permanent tooth replacements. There are a few things that differentiate traditional implants from mini implants, and different uses for each. Both are created in a dental laboratory to look and feel like your natural teeth. Both of them bond with the jawbone just like a natural tooth.
Traditional dental implants are full-sized and are placed within a time period of a few months. The full-sized implant takes several months to bond with the jawbone, so a temporary crown is placed until the permanent one can be placed.
Mini dental implants are about half the size of a traditional implant. Because of this, the implant requires less time to heal and the permanent crown can often be placed the same day. This is great for those who cannot wait several months for a permanent replacement. Mini implants work best for narrow areas where a full-sized implant cannot fit. Mini implants are also used as a stronger base for dentures. The implants are placed along the upper or lower gum line and the dentures are clipped into place.
If you are looking for a permanent tooth replacement, come to our Lafayette, LA dentistry for a consultation. To schedule, call us at (337) 232-3873 or visit the Dr. T. Kirk Crane, DDS website, www.drcranedental.com.
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