Has a dentist told you that you don’t have enough jawbone to support a dental implant? We’re here to tell you that may not be the case. When patients from Marshfield, MO, come to us looking for dental implants, they’ve often already been told they’re ineligible for dental implant treatment. But at our office in Springfield, MO, we have the right technology to assess your jawbone and find ways to make implant treatment more accessible for those with jawbone loss. Book a free implant consultation today with Dr. Baggett at the MDICA in Springfield, MO. Our office is just a half hour from Marshfield, making it a great place to get a second opinion.
Do You Have Enough Bone for Dental Implants in Marshfield?
It’s not uncommon for patients to be told they don’t have enough bone for dental implant treatment. And in some cases, that may even be a correct assessment for conventional-sized implants.
About 60% of patients considering dental implant treatment are told they don’t have enough jawbone to support implants without a bone grafting procedure. But at our office, we use a state-of-the-art CBCT machine to assess your jawbone. A CBCT is a 3D digital X-ray machine. This machine takes a digital image of your jaw that we can view from all angles, which helps us better determine your eligibility.
In our experience, around 90% of patients who aren’t eligible for traditional implants are still eligible for mini dental implants. Mini implants are a smaller, sleeker alternative to the traditional titanium screws. These implants embed in your jaw to create a strong foundation for tooth replacement restorations, just like traditional implants. However, mini implants are much smaller, so they require less jaw structure for support.
During your free implant consultation with us, we will assess your bone quality. In most cases, we find that patients are eligible for mini implants, allowing us to move on to the next phase of treatment: planning.
The Implant Consultation Process at the MDICA in Springfield, MO
At your initial consultation, we will create a custom treatment plan just for your smile. This plan involves determining which implants we use and where to place them.
In the vast majority of cases, traditional implant treatment requires bone grafting. The process rebuilds lost bone, using some of your or a donor’s bone as a foundation. But bone grafting is time-consuming. Once we place the bone graft, you’ll need to wait 3 to 6 months before we place the implant. Not to mention, it also adds to the price of your procedure.
Fortunately, most mini implant treatments don’t need bone grafting. These titanium posts are so small they help patients avoid bone grafting, even after bone loss. While this isn’t a guarantee, many patients enjoy mini implant treatment without the extra steps.
If we decide mini dental implants are the right choice for you, we’ll create a custom treatment plan and decide where to place them. Depending on your needs, we may use one implant for a dental crown, or a whole arch of implants to support an implant denture. Using the CBCT 3D image, we will plan where to place each implant for maximum strength and stability, evenly distributing the pressure of your bite.
The Mini Dental Implant Process Explained
The mini dental implant process in Springfield, MO, differs from dental implants in Marshfield. Because these small titanium posts are half the size of a traditional implant and come as a single piece, they’re much simpler to place.
We begin with a local anesthetic to numb your smile. Then, we create small pilot holes in your jawbone through your gums. This minimally invasive process avoids making incisions in your gums and preserves most of your bone tissue for faster healing and less post-operative discomfort.
To place your mini implants, we gently screw them into place, using the pilot holes as a guide. Immediately, these implants begin to integrate with your jawbone. For smaller restorations like a crown or bridge, we may be able to attach your final restoration that very same day. For dentures, you may need to wear a temporary restoration for a few weeks while your implants secure to your bone.
In most cases, we place these implants in a single appointment, and we never let our patients leave without teeth. On the day of your procedure, you can enjoy a full, functional smile!
Looking for Dental Implants in Marshfield? Visit Us in Nearby Springfield, MO!
If you’ve been told you don’t have enough jawbone to support dental implants in Marshfield, visit our office in Springfield, MO. We offer innovative mini dental implants that restore your smile without needing as much jawbone material. These implants are small in diameter, meaning most patients don’t even need a bone graft to place them. And in just one appointment, we can use these implants to restore your smile. Book a free implant consultation with us to learn if you’re eligible for mini dental implants.
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