Mini Dental Implants - Philadelphia, PA
An Innovative and Affordable Implant Option to Fit Various Needs

“I Got To A Point To Feel So Self-Conscious About My Smile, I Needed A Solution!”
“I Got To A Point To Feel So Self-Conscious About My Smile, I Needed A Solution!”
Mini Dental Implants May be the Perfect Solution for You
In a perfect world, nobody would lose permanent teeth. However, the reality is that an estimated 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth. Losing a single tooth can negatively impact your oral health, self-confidence, and appearance. The gap(s) can lead to shifting of adjacent teeth, alignment issues, and an increased risk of gum disease .
Your jawbone begins to atrophy without chewing forces from teeth to stimulate it, which can change the overall structure of your face. Thanks to ongoing advances in dental implant technology, you have far more choices today, even if you have extensive bone loss or a small mouth. Mini dental implants at Universal Dentistry are a cost-effective, less invasive alternative to traditional dental implants in Philadelphia, PA that are gaining popularity.
A Less Invasive Option for Tooth Replacement
Traditional dental implants require significant jawbone density to successfully integrate with your underlying bone. Mini dental implants are indicated for bridge repair and fixed replacement of single or multiple missing teeth if you have a narrow ridge.
They can be used in both the upper back arch and lower front arch due to decreased bone width and insufficient interdental space. Mini implants are also used when the facial-lingual width of the bone is insufficient to place traditional width implants.


What Sets Mini Dental Implants Apart from Traditional Implants?
While traditional dental implants usually consist of a separate implant and abutment, mini-implants are one piece. The one-piece titanium screw has a ball-shaped head for denture stabilization or a square prosthetic head for fixed applications.
Traditional implants can range from 3.4mm to 6mm in diameter, whereas mini-implants are typically 1.8mm to 3.3mm in diameter. Mini implants protrude over the gum surface when placed into the jawbone, whereas conventional implants are placed under the gum tissue.

The Benefits of Mini Dental Implants
- Quick and easy procedure
- Cost-effective
- Minimally invasive
- No bone grafting
- Faster recovery
- Stable and durable
- Versatile for various restorations
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The Process of Getting Mini Dental Implants
As with conventional dental implants, the Universal Dentistry team will evaluate you to determine if mini dental implants in Philadelphia, PA are the best option and for risk factors that can impede the success of any dental implant surgery. Preoperative planning, including digital X-rays and a cone-beam computed tomography scan, is done to assess your underlying structures. The mini dental implant system utilizes a self-tapping threaded screw design, enabling minimally invasive surgical intervention. The slim size enables placing these implants by making small holes through your gum tissue without flaps, incisions, and sutures.
A single crown is attached to the post using a rubber O-ring, eliminating the need to place a connecting abutment and wait again for your gums to heal. If you’re getting implant-supported dentures or full mouth dental implants, mini-implants are typically stable as soon as we place them in your jaw, thereby providing “immediate loading” capability. In many cases, mini dental implant patients can leave our practice the same day as surgery with a secure, stable new smile!
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Michael - Partial Denture & Fillings
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