{"id":184,"date":"2021-12-09T01:27:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-09T01:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youramericandentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=184"},"modified":"2022-01-11T01:29:29","modified_gmt":"2022-01-11T01:29:29","slug":"mini-dental-implant-candidate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youramericandentalcare.com\/blog\/2021\/12\/09\/mini-dental-implant-candidate\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Characteristics of a Good Mini Dental Implant Candidate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When you\u2019re missing teeth, simple daily tasks, like eating, speaking, and smiling, can become challenging. Dental implants<\/a> are an excellent option because they have so many benefits, but what if you don\u2019t have enough jawbone density to support them? While you may not be able to get standard dental implants, you may make an excellent candidate for mini dental implants. Continue reading to learn more about this type of implant and the characteristics that make 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 implant that\u2019s used to stabilize a denture to the lower jaw. Mini dental implants are smaller than typical dental implants and have a diameter of approximately 1.8-3.3 millimeters. They are ideal 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 for you to secure your denture to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

During your consultation with your dentist, it will be determined what tooth replacement option is most ideal for you. Here are some criteria that could indicate that mini dental implants are right for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n