{"id":297,"date":"2020-08-18T23:44:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-18T23:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/?p=297"},"modified":"2020-09-18T23:44:22","modified_gmt":"2020-09-18T23:44:22","slug":"mini-dental-implants-candidate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/18\/mini-dental-implants-candidate\/","title":{"rendered":"Who\u2019s a Good Candidate for Mini Dental Implants?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When you\u2019re missing teeth, many things that you used to find easy can be a struggle. Whether it\u2019s speaking clearly, eating your favorite foods, or just having a picture-perfect smile, missing teeth can get in the way. Dental implants are a great option, but if you don\u2019t have enough jawbone density, they probably aren\u2019t the right choice for you. However, you could be a good candidate for mini dental implants<\/a>. Continue reading to learn more about this type of implant and the characteristics that could make you a good candidate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Are Mini Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mini dental implants are a type of dental implant that are used mainly to stabilize dentures to the lower jaw. As you can tell by the name, mini dental implants are smaller than typical dental implants and have a diameter of approximately 1.8 \u2013 3.3 millimeters. They are idea for people who don\u2019t have enough jawbone density to support a typical dental implant due to shrinkage over the years. Instead of having a replacement tooth screwed onto the end, they have a ball they you secure your dentures onto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Makes You a Good Mini Dental Implant Candidate?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ultimately, it\u2019s up to your dentist to determine if you would be a good candidate for mini dental implants. Generally, here are some criteria that could indicate that it\u2019s right for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n