If you are researching different dental implant options, then you’ve probably heard about mini dental implants as an option for you.  In addition to being an alternative to the traditional forms of dental implants, they can also be used for denture stabilization.  If you have dentures that are no longer as tight as they used to be, and they constantly move when you’re eating or talking, then you may want to look into using the mini dental implants as a way to stabilize your current dentures.  Whether you need them for that purpose, for a whole set of teeth, or even individual tooth implants, it is definitely important to know how mini dental implants work.

The actual implant is a titanium rod (which is a metal that your body does not reject).  It is a single piece that has a screw on one end, and a small little ball on the other end.  Then, the dentures or the veneers are fitted with a small hole that will fit the little ball.  It also features an O-ring that allows it to stay tight while chewing and talking, but with a bit of additional pressure, can easily come off .  Obviously, if you’re getting a single tooth replaced, it will not be fitted to be able to be removed, as you’ll want it to be a permanent part of your mouth.

The mini dental implants are considered mini because they are at least half of the size of the traditional versions as well as being cheaper than the traditional dental implants price.  In fact, while the mini dental implants come in at around 2mm, the traditional implants range from 4mm up to 5.75mm.  This makes it easier for the dentists to be able to get inside the small areas of your mouth to be able to get the implant secure.  This is why these have because so popular for replacing single teeth that may become corroded or damaged.