What If I Don’t Have Enough Bone for a Dental Implant?
In this video, Dr. Robert Ellis explains how mini dental implants can often be placed when there isn’t enough bone for traditional implants, helping patients who thought implants weren’t possible restore their smiles.
Mini dental implants excel particularly in cases where there is insufficient bone for traditional implants. If you’ve ever been told by a dentist that you don’t have enough bone for implants, minis are often the solution. Because of their smaller diameter, they can be placed in areas where traditional implants would require additional surgeries, like bone grafting.
Bone grafting can be unpredictable. It sometimes works well, but other times it doesn’t, and it delays treatment. With mini implants, we can usually avoid grafting altogether. They are FDA-approved for exactly this use and are gaining wider acceptance every year.
Some of the most rewarding cases I’ve treated have been patients, often women with very little bone, who thought implants weren’t possible. With mini implants, we’ve been able to restore their smiles and dramatically improve their quality of life.
If you or someone you love is struggling with missing teeth or loose dentures, contact Dr. Robert Ellis in Rigby, ID, for a free consultation to learn how our life-changing treatments can enhance your smile, improve your function, and restore your self-confidence.
