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Some dentists are offering alternative and minimally invasive techniques for den
tal implants.
Following is an overview of some alternative methods to place dental implants.
Consult with a dental implant expert to find the treatment option for missing te
eth that is right for you.
Immediate Load Dental Implants (Same Day Implants or Teeth in a Day®). Immediate
Load Dental Implants, also called same day implants" and "teeth in a day," allow
placement of a temporary tooth (crown) during the same appointment as dental imp
lant placement. You will go on about life and work while the dental implant fuse
s with your natural bone and the long-term custom crown will be placed in about
three to six months. The procedure is best for patients who have enough natural
bone and an implant that is secure enough to support immediate placement and pre
ssure on the new temporary tooth.
Immediate placement is not appropriate for all patients and cases, so talk with
your dental implant expert about the best option for you.
Mini Implants. Mini dental implants (MDIs) sometimes referred to as small diame
ter or narrow diameter implants (SDIs or NDIs), are dental implants that are sma
ller than the most commonly used dental implant sizes. Mini implants are placed
through less-invasive techniques and measure less than 3 millimeters in diameter
. Standard implants are slightly larger, usually 3.25 - 5 millimeters in diamete
r. Mini Implants are often used to secure a complete lower or loose denture and
in patients who are not candidates for traditional dental implant surgery.
All-on-4. All-on-4 is an alternative approach to place a full arch (top or bott
om set) of fixed, replacement teeth. Four dental implants are used to stabilize
the replacement teeth. The All-on-4 concept involves placing implants in availab
le bone, thereby avoiding the need for bone grafting. Special abutments allow a
temporary set of replacement teeth to be placed the same day and used with a mo
dified diet while gum tissues heal and the implants integrate with natural bone.
After about six months, the final bridge is then placed and the patient is able
to resume a normal diet.
The all-on-four approach involves multiple appointments, typically including one
or two consultation and planning visits, one to place the dental implants and t
emporary teeth, check-ups during the six month healing period, and another appoi
ntment to place the final bridge.

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