Mini-implants

Thread view:

Enable EMail Alerts

Start New Thread

Thread rating:

M. Hoff - 19 Jul 2005 06:03 GMT

I have been reading ads about "mini implants." It says, mini-implants,
in a few hours. As I have dentures that are loose, I am interested, but
would like to know, a little more about them. Can anyone here, tell me,
if they will do the job, of holding a loose denture, without an
adhesive.
Thanks in advance, for any info.
MH

Reply to this Message

Dr Steve - 19 Jul 2005 13:35 GMT

Are you talking about those temporary fixtures?

Signature

~+--~+--~+--~+--~+--
Stephen [What's a Temporary?], D.D.S.
Michigan, USA
....................................................

This posting is intended for informational or conversational purposes only.
Always seek the opinion of a licensed dental professional before acting on
the advice or opinion expressed here. Only a dentist who has examined you
in person can diagnose your problems and make decisions which will affect
your health.
......................

>I have been reading ads about "mini implants." It says, mini-implants,
> in a few hours. As I have dentures that are loose, I am interested, but
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
> Thanks in advance, for any info.
> MH

Reply to this Message

W_B - 19 Jul 2005 16:51 GMT

>I have been reading ads about "mini implants." It says, mini-implants,
>in a few hours. As I have dentures that are loose, I am interested, but
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
>Thanks in advance, for any info.
>MH

Have one patient who has two of these.

Seems to work well for her.
--

W_B
Take out the G'RBAGE
wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com

Reply to this Message

Richard M. Geis - 20 Jul 2005 17:57 GMT

Mini-implants are not what you want. They are designed to replace a
single tooth. You need to have 4 implants put in your jaw, then have a
clip bar made that screws to the implants. This works better on the
lower jaw which is good because lower dentures are not as stable as uppers.

> I have been reading ads about "mini implants." It says, mini-implants,
> in a few hours. As I have dentures that are loose, I am interested, but
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
> Thanks in advance, for any info.
> MH

Reply to this Message

Vaughn Simon - 20 Jul 2005 19:19 GMT

> Mini-implants are not what you want. They are designed to replace a
> single tooth. You need to have 4 implants put in your jaw, then have a
> clip bar made that screws to the implants. This works better on the
> lower jaw which is good because lower dentures are not as stable as uppers.

I think the OP is asking about this:
http://www.dental--health.com/mini_dentalimplants_procedure.html

Vaughn

Reply to this Message

letsconnect - 20 Jul 2005 20:01 GMT

4-6 mini implants can be used to support a lower denture if there's not
enough bone support for 2 or 3 root form implants. They're not "strong"
enough (sorry, don't know the correct terminology) to hold upper
dentures.

There isn't much data about long-term outcomes. It would appear that
they fail relatively frequently compared to root form implants, but it
is also relatively easy to replace them. It is generally recommended to
place at least 4 minis for implant-retained lower dentures, as this
helps avoid a teeter totter effect. Generally speaking, root form
implants are the better option if it's possible to do them (finance-
and bone-wise).

The advantage is that they're cheaper than root form implants,
minimally invasive and very fast to place (4 mini-implants can be
placed and the existing denture retrofitted in little over an hour by a
fast operator). Also you don't have to wait for the implants to
osseointegrate, which means the denture can be attached immediately.

For more info, visit
http://www.doctorspiller.com/mini_implant_retained_dentures.htm

Reply to this Message

letsconnect - 20 Jul 2005 20:04 GMT

You can read more about them here (near the bottom of the thread):

http://dentalphobia.proboards27.com/index.cgi?board=dentistry&action=display&thr
ead=1119107552

and here:

http://www.doctorspiller.com/mini_implant_retained_dentures.htm

Reply to this Message

M. Hoff - 21 Jul 2005 05:13 GMT

Many thanks to all of you, who have answered my question about
"mini-implants. Your answers have been most helpful.--this is a great
group, with so much knowledge. Thanks again.
MH

Reply to this Message

Sdores - 21 Jul 2005 11:16 GMT

My mother has "anchors" (her word) to help hold the bottom from moving. She
is very happy with this and said it was worth the time and the money. With
mom saying this, they must be good cause she doesn't say spending on
something like this is worth while very often. I hope this helps. UM MOM
Susan

Reply to this Message