How Do Mini Implants Go in Orthodontics?
You may have heard of dental implants. Do you know anything about mini implants? If you are thinking of a dental implant, knowledge of mini implants will be beneficial to you. It is a newer type of dental implant where a 1-piece screw a little bit smaller than 3mm in diameter is used to fix the dental implant. Traditional dental implant uses two pieces of screws which are 3.25 to 5 mm in diameter. Mini implants are suitable for people who cannot go for traditional dental implant . Eligibility for Mini Dental Implants Mini dental implants don’t need much jawbone density. It means the newer type of implant is not for people with severe decay and bone loss. In addition, people with recessed gum are not eligible for mini implants. The implant is surrounded by the bone. People who have diabetes, vascular disease, periodontitis, bone disease, or hemophilia are not eligible for the new style dental implant. Some lifestyle factors like smoking, poor oral hygiene, and anticoagulant medications