Mini Implants and Lower Dentures

10/Oct/2007 04:50 AM
What exactly is a mini dental implant? The MDI System that we use is a miniature titanium implant that replaces the root of a missing tooth and clips into retention ball in the denture. The top of the implant is shaped like a ball that snaps into the o-ring in your denture. When seated, the denture gently rests on the gum tissue. Usually we place four implants into the patient's jaw. This is a relatively painless procedure that usually requires only local anesthetic. The denture is then adjusted to allow it to snap onto the implants. This result in a tight fit, with very little movement of the denture. Since the procedure in so simple, the average patient is usually able to eat a light meal within an hour after surgery. So, if you or a family member has been having a hard time with an upper or lower denture, the mini implant system may well be the solution to your problem. Contact us at smiledr@earthlink.net.
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