Today, dental implants are the best choice for replacing missing teeth. While more traditional methods like dental bridges or dentures restore your smile, they lack the stability and durability of implants. With dental implants, you can enjoy a longer-lasting solution since the implants fuse with your jawbone through a process called osseointegration. Their biocompatible titanium design helps to create this strong, stable foundation for your new teeth. It’s easy to see the appeal of dental implants, but choosing someone you trust to handle your treatment takes careful consideration. Companies like Innovative Dental provide reliable tooth replacement with traditional implants—but at a steep price.
If you’re looking for a more affordable and less invasive alternative, we invite you to visit the Mini Dental Implant Centers of America (MDICA) in Springfield, MO. We offer innovative mini dental implants to restore your smile without hefty price tags or long waiting periods. Plus, Dr. Baggett brings over 42 years of implant experience, so you can trust your smile is in skilled hands!
Innovative Dental: Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better
Innovative Dental in Springfield, MO, operates a large, amenity-rich campus. True to their scale, the practice offers full-sized conventional dental implants. These titanium screws are at least 3 mm wide, and average about 5 mm in diameter (roughly the size of a pencil eraser).
While still a fine option, conventional implants aren’t a good fit for everyone—literally. Due to their size, they require ample space in the jawbone. Unfortunately, many people who need to replace their teeth lack the necessary bone structure to support these implants, as tooth loss causes the jawbone to shrink.
In contrast to Innovative Dental, the Mini Dental Implant Center of America in Springfield, MO, is a smaller office by design. Our size allows us to really get to know our patients, which helps us provide consistent, personalized care throughout every step of treatment. And as a Mini Dental Implant Center of America (MDICA), we leverage the many advantages of mini dental implants to offer the most patient-friendly treatments.
Mini implants are about half the size of conventional implants. As a result, they require far less bone than traditional implants and use a much simpler placement process, which saves you time and money.
That same commitment to simplicity and compassionate care is reflected in who we are as a team.
Our Family, Caring for Yours
We’re a local, family-owned practice led by the renowned Dr. Thomas Baggett, with his wife, Carol, serving as dental assistant, and their daughter, Lori, welcoming patients at the front desk. Family is at the heart of everything we do, and when you’re here, we’ll treat you like one of our own. Our hometown values reflect yours, with no gimmicks, catches, or fine print.
But don’t just take it from us! Hear from our wonderful patients about their experiences at our office:
“Very kind staff. They were able to get an implant in without a bone graft like a traditional implant. Nearly painless!? The next day I felt normal and my jaw/mouth had no discomfort. I was so surprised. The front desk ladies are so polite (even when I had to reschedule 2 times). So glad I found this place.” – D.S.
“After being told elsewhere I couldn’t get [traditional] implants and living with dentures that I was never happy with, I called Dr. Baggett’s office. I have had my implants for six months now and couldn’t be more pleased! My quality of life is so much better! Well worth the investment in myself!” – Jennifer H.
The Benefits of Innovative Mini Dental Implants: A Review
Mini implants are a great alternative to traditional implants, which are larger, more expensive, and more complicated. Unlike traditional implants (which have two separate parts), mini implants are a single piece. This simple design allows for quicker placement, often in just one visit, and at a lower cost.
But don’t let their size fool you! Small-diameter implants are just as successful as conventional implants and offer several additional benefits:
- Less invasive procedure: Thanks to their small diameter, mini implants require much less bone for support. This typically allows patients to skip procedures like bone grafting. The small size and streamlined design also mean we can use a minimally invasive placement technique! Rather than making incisions and drilling large holes, we simply make a small pilot hole through your gums and jaw to place your implants. For older patients or those who are anxious about complex dental procedures, this is a significant advantage.
- Faster healing: Because they are minimally invasive, mini implants heal much faster. While conventional implants usually take several months to fully heal, mini implants can take just a few weeks. And because of their unique design, mini implants are stable enough to support a new tooth the same day we place them. So what does all that mean? You won’t have to go without teeth, and you won’t wait months to enjoy your final smile!
- More comfortable: Healing after conventional implants takes longer and can be more uncomfortable because the procedure is more invasive. In contrast, recovery from mini implant placement tends to be easier, with most patients needing only over-the-counter pain relief.
- Less expensive: With fewer appointments to attend, fewer components to pay for, and a simpler procedure, mini implants are less expensive than conventional implants. Depending on your case, your treatment may cost half as much as traditional implant treatment.
If you’re exploring tooth replacement options, visit the Mini Dental Implant Center of America in Springfield, MO. We’ll evaluate your smile, create a personalized treatment plan, and place your implants with efficiency, affordability, and the hometown values you can trust.
Discover What’s Best for Your Smile in Springfield, MO
Mini dental implants offer a simpler, faster, and more affordable way to restore your smile without the discomfort or long healing times that come with traditional implants. But beyond the treatment itself, the experience you have along the way matters just as much. That is why we hold tightly to wholesome, patient-first values. We take the time to get to know you, provide clear guidance, and offer care that feels personal and genuine. With a minimally invasive procedure, fewer appointments to manage, and a team dedicated to treating you like family, you can move toward a confident smile with ease.
Schedule your free implant consultation at the Mini Dental Implant Center of America in Springfield, MO, to take the next step!
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