Pasadena Mini-Implants

Mini-implants are a new technology that offers a less-expensive alternative to standard dental implants. Because they are smaller (about a third of the diameter of standard implants) mini-implants don't require as extensive a surgical procedure as standard implants, and, in some cases, they can be placed and loaded (the artificial teeth placed on top) on the same day.

However, their small size also means they are not suitable for all patients who need dental implants. They are not as sturdy as standard implants and are more prone to failure if placed under too much stress or pressure.

An alternative that has worked for many patients is to use mini-implants to anchor a removable denture. The implants are placed and then a denture can "snap on" to the implants, which prevents many commonly reported problems with conventional dentures, such as slippage and poor fit.

Dr. Azarbal can discuss whether mini-implants are a good solution for your situation.