Mini Dental Implants for Elderly

Before the treatment

After the insertion of the

Mini Implants on the lower arch

The patient is 62 years old, male and stands 5 feet and 9 inches. He came to the clinic for second opinion on dental management and procedure. The patient was aware of the two types of implants, the conventional and the mini dental implants, he opted for the mini dental implants because of its "non-invasive" procedure. According to him, he was advised that some teeth at the upper jaw should be extracted due to exposure of the roots and the patient opposed on the suggestion because he knew that once teeth are extracted the normal masticatory activity will be hampered.

Having dental implants is like having a new set of natural teeth. With all the comfort of eating, talking, and socializing without the fear of embarrassment, the individual’s self image is tremendously enhanced. By preventing bone loss, often through bone repair and replacement, implant procedures significantly improve facial esthetics. Chewing forces are directly transmitted to the jawbone, which helps patient’s chewing awareness. With dentures, the roof of the mouth (palate) and all gum surfaces are covered, which prevents taste and chewing reception. A healthy bone structure is vital for intact overlying facial muscles. By preventing facial bone loss, dental implants maintain the integrity of facial muscles.

The goal of modern dentistry is to return patients to a level of oral health that they are accustomed to. Patients who lose teeth and use fixed or removable dentures may be unable to recover normal function, esthetics, comfort, or speech with these traditional restorations. An implant restoration can return the function to near normal. An implant stimulates the bone and maintains its dimensions in a manner similar to healthy natural teeth.