Top 10 Advantages of Mini (Minimally Invasive) Dental Implants

TUCKERTON, NJ, September 13, 2010 (Press-News.org) This minimally invasive approach to 21st Century dental implantology offers new opportunities for individuals who have lost one or more teeth and underlying bone. Even for those who have lost all of their teeth, FDA approved mini dental implants offer a second chance at teeth that look, feel, and function more like the teeth they were born with!

For example, one of the most respected, renouned U.S. dental educators and board certified prosthodontist, Dr. Gordon J. Christensen, states in his national newsletter of September 2009 Clinician Report: 'Gordon and Paul's Top 10 Concepts, Techniques, and Products' that the #1 concept is:

"Small Diameter Implants: Root form implants have been the most important innovation in dentistry since the air rotor nearly 50 years ago. Millions of people globally have need of retention and support for removable prostheses, crowns, or fixed prostheses. However, many of them do not have adequate bone quantity in which to place root form implants 3mm or over in diameter, and, for financial or health reasons, they cannot have bone grafting. Small diameter "mini" dental implants serve these patients. Small implants, ranging from 1.8mm to 2.9mm in diameter, have now proven themselves capable of supporting complete dentures, removable partial dentures, fixed prostheses, and even some single tooth replacements. Although criticized by some, the research is supportive of these implants with proper treatment planning and placement. "

1. Less Size
Mini Implants are about half the size of traditional implant, and therefore don't require as much bone structure. With less bone needed, costly, painful and time-consuming bone grafts that are usually necessary with traditional implants are not usually needed for minis. Bigger isn't always better. The computer and medical worlds are both striving to develop smaller and smaller components. In similar fashion, The Mini Dental Implant represents a smaller version of the dental implant. Smaller means less invasive, which makes the procedure and recovery easier on you. The microsurgical approach allows the Mini Dental Implant Solutions for more patients and represents a new option for many previously denied treatment with older conventional-style implants.

2. Less Expensive
Typically, Mini Dental Implants are more affordable-usually half the price of conventional implant treatment. This affordability enables people to expand their treatment options, allowing some to realize their dream of fixed bridgework instead of removable dentures. Because Mini dental Implants require less bone, this option eliminates the need for expensive, time-consuming bone graft procedures by Dr. Petrosky.

3. Less Invasive
Because the mini implant requires only a small pilot hole to be placed, it is less traumatic to the bone and soft tissue; as compared to a conventional implant that usually involves extensive surgery and bone grafts. In an article in the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) Dr. Gordon J. Christensen DDS, MSD, PHD stated:
"In my opinion, I find more indications for narrow-diameter implants (1.8mm) than for standard-diameter implants (3.75mm)."
Thousands of patients have them to thank for their newfound confidence and ability to chew and eat any foods they want.

4. Less Healing Time
Because placing the smaller diameter mini implant does not cause as much trauma to the bone and soft tissue in the mouth, your healing time is reduced from months to days.

5. Less Discomfort
Less trauma to the gums, bone, and underlying tissue means less discomfort. Most patients need only over-the-counter pain medication for a day or so after the procedure.

6. Less Time
In many cases, the mini implant can be loaded immediately after placement. This means that most procedures, including anchoring dentures can be done in one visit.

7. Less Bone Loss
A mini dental implant preserves the bone so that you can preserve the shape of your face.

8. Less Bone Required
Mini implants require less bone so you're less likely to need additional costly bone grafts.

9. Less Decay/Periodontal Disease
Implants are made out of titanium--the same type of material that is used on artificial joints, and they are not subject to decay and periodontal disease.

10. Less Complications
Mini dental implant failures and complications are very rare. A great deal of time, research and study has gone into the development of Mini Dental Implants. It is safe, biocompatible, FDA approved and provides an improved method of tooth replacements. Mini Dental Implants are FDA approved ( K031106) for "The MDI and MDI PLUS are self-tapping titanium threaded crews indicated for long-term intra-bony applications. Additionally, the MDI may also be used for inter-radicular transitional applications. These devices will permit immediate splinting stability and long-term fixation of new or existing crown and bridge installations, for full or partial endentulism, and employing minimally invasive surgical intervention." After 40 years of study, the technique is now used by Dr. Petrosky and thousands of dentists in many different countries and is recommended by some of the top implant dentists in the world.

Dr. Petrosky has also received numerous other Implantology awards such as:
- Diplomate & Fellow International Congress of Oral Implantologists
- Diplomate, American Society of Osseointegration
- Master & Fellow Academy of General Dentistry
- Master & Fellow American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics
- Master & Fellow American Endodontic Society
- Master & Fellow International Academy of Mini Dental Implants
- Master & Fellow Academy for Implants and Transplants
- Fellow Misch Implant Institute
- Associate Fellow American Academy Implant Dentistry

Dr. Petrosky maintains a private practice in the south New Jersey town of Little Harbor/Tuckerton, 210 Great Bay Blvd, 08087. If you are missing one or more teeth the mini dental implants option and alternative may be for you. He can be reached at 609-296-1007 and has an informative web-site at www.drpetrosky.com featuring mini dental implants and many other 21st century advanced dental technology.