One of the biggest advantages of mini dental implants for most people is the cost. One of the reasons mini dental implants are cheaper than traditional implants is because they are smaller, and therefore require less material to make them. Additionally, the abutment is built right into the mini implant. With a traditional implant, there is usually the need to attach the abutment as a separate piece, which escalates the cost. Another reason they are usually cheaper is because mini dental implants can be placed in just one visit. There is no need for invasive flap surgery in order to place them. Since the procedure for placing them is much less invasive, healing time is cut from months to days. While needing only one visit to place them is cheaper, it is also easier on the patient. In many cases, mini implants are also able to be used without the need for bone grafting beforehand. Furthermore, just like traditional implants, mini implants keep the bone under a missing tooth stimulated, preventing further bone loss.
If you are interested in finding out if you would make a good candidate for mini dental implants, contact our dental implants dentist in Los Angeles to schedule a consultation.