When making an important purchase, people like to shop around to find the best deal and ensure they get the product or service they want. Whether they seek multiple quotes or estimates, ask around for opinions, or analyze online reviews, they want to ensure they’re satisfied before agreeing to buy. If you’re considering dental implants, the decision deserves the same careful attention. Comparing options, consulting with specialists, and reviewing patient testimonials can help you choose the right provider and treatment for your needs. ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers offer traditional dental implants to replace missing teeth. While a reliable option, not all patients are eligible for these large conventional implants.
If you’ve been told you don’t have enough bone for traditional implants, prefer to avoid bone grafting surgery, or want a simpler tooth replacement solution, we can help! Dr. Ney can gently and efficiently transform your smile and restore oral function using innovative mini dental implants.
Replacing Teeth With Dental Implants
There are several ways to replace missing teeth, including traditional methods like dental bridges and conventional dentures. However, dental implants offer superior stability, functionality, and oral health benefits.
Implants can support all sorts of restorations while replacing your missing tooth roots. This is a crucial advantage that helps stop jawbone deterioration after tooth loss. The roots of your teeth stimulate your jaw when you bite and chew, helping it stay healthy and strong. Without the roots, the jawbone gradually diminishes, causing both functional and aesthetic issues. As prosthetic tooth roots, dental implants prevent these issues and provide a stable, long-lasting tooth replacement solution.
Conventional Implants: The ClearChoice Option
ClearChoice uses conventional dental implants to replace missing teeth. These implants have multiple components and a larger body—about 5 millimeters in diameter. Many individuals don’t have enough space in the jawbone for these implants, making them ineligible for advanced implant solutions. Alternatively, some people need a bone graft to strengthen the bone before implant placement. While a reliable approach, this procedure might not be suitable for older patients who aren’t ideal candidates for oral surgery.
Additionally, conventional implants use an invasive placement protocol, given their larger size. To place them, an incision is made in the gums to create a flap that exposes the bone beneath. Then, a large hole is made in the bone to accommodate the implant. Over several months, the implant post integrates with the bone. A soft food diet is needed throughout this recovery period to ensure proper healing. After the bone has healed and the implant is stable, the final restoration can be attached. For some patients, this process—which can take six months to a year—may be too slow or inefficient.
The Advantages of Mini Dental Implants
Dr. David Ney offers an innovative alternative to ClearChoice’s conventional implants: mini dental implants. Like larger traditional implants, these titanium posts can support different restorations to replace missing teeth. However, with a narrower diameter of less than 3 millimeters, mini implants are an option for many more patients.
On top of their size difference, mini implants are just one piece. That means Dr. Ney can place them in a single visit, adding convenience to the dental implant process. Despite their size and design changes, mini dental implants are just as effective as conventional implants, providing a durable and reliable solution to tooth loss.
These features of mini implants offer several advantages over the larger implants used by ClearChoice:
- Less invasive procedure: Dr. Ney can place mini implants using a gentle technique that eliminates the need for incisions or stitches. After administering a local anesthetic, Dr. Ney makes a small pilot hole through the gums and screws the implant into the bone. Not only is the procedure efficient, but it’s also virtually painless!
- Faster healing: Traditional implants need about six months to integrate with the bone, while mini implants fuse in just two to three months. Because healing takes a fraction of the time, patients who opt for mini implants can look forward to quicker results.
- More affordable: Due to their simpler procedure, faster healing, and fewer components, mini implants are a more affordable option than traditional implants. Their affordability allows more patients to enjoy the benefits of dental implants.
Why Choose Dr. David Ney?
Right now, your immediate concern may be replacing your missing tooth. But what if you need other dental treatments in the future, like dental bonding or fillings? Perhaps you’re interested in exploring the benefits of night guards for teeth grinding or cosmetic options to brighten your smile? Maybe you need dental sealants for your children or other pediatric dentistry services. You can find all of this and more under one roof with Dr. Ney, The Dental Guy.
Dr. Ney provides the personal care of a local dentist who takes the time to get to know his patients and the community. Every free consultation includes a customized treatment plan tailored to your preferences and needs. With Dr. Ney, you won’t feel like just another number—you can expect the dedication of a dentist who has been serving the greater Charlotte, NC, area for decades.
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Dr. Ney and his experienced staff are here to provide you with the best possible dental experience. We combine decades of experience with cutting-edge dental techniques and technology, all wrapped in a welcoming environment that prioritizes your comfort. Schedule a free consultation today to learn more about what mini dental implants can do for you!
