What Is a Mini Dental Implant?

In this video, Dr. Robert Ellis shares why his office became a Mini Dental Implant Center, the history of mini implants, and why he now focuses almost exclusively on them for patient care.

We became a Mini Dental Implant Center about three years ago after being reintroduced to mini implants. Interestingly, I first learned about mini implants around the same time I was introduced to traditional implants. In fact, one of my very first cases was placing four mini implants for my mother to stabilize her lower denture.

Traditional implants are two-piece systems, while mini implants are smaller in diameter and designed as a single piece. The one-piece mini implant has actually been around for about 40 years. It’s a simple, reliable, and highly effective design.

Since becoming a Mini Dental Implant Center, we’ve focused almost exclusively on mini implants because of their proven success and the benefits they provide for our patients.

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.

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