For missing tooth/teeth
A dental implant will never develop a cavity. For this reason, implants are superior, compared to the traditional bridge. When a bridge is made, the teeth adjacent to the missing tooth are stripped of their protective enamel. If one of these teeth develops a cavity or other problem, the entire bridge may need to be replaced. With an implant, the adjacent teeth next to the missing tooth are not harmed. Hence if one of those teeth has a cavity or problem, only that tooth needs to have a filling. Another advantage is that when an implant is placed and has the crown completed, the implant looks natural, as though the tooth were not missing. Dental implants provide a very pleasing, esthetic and functional result.
 

Mini-implants
Mini-implants are a great option to stabilize dentures in one appointment. The advantages of mini-implants are that in about 2 hours, the implants can be placed and adapted to the denture. There is no incision, no sutures and they are immediate. There is not the need for the traditional time for "healing." For instance, you can come in the morning to Dr. Miner, have the "mini-implant system" placed in less than two hours, then go out and enjoy your favorite lunch. Eat comfortably, have a pleasant conversation, laugh and talk with confidence.

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For dentures
Over time when teeth are missing, the underlying bone and tissues continue to change and shrink away. Dentures become increasingly loose and difficult to wear. Eating is more difficult and the dentures seem to move around and don’t stay in place. With dental implants, dentures can be stabilized and/or completely supported by implants. This stability allows the patient to eat almost like they were using their own teeth, minimizing sore spots; all this because the dentures are much more stable. The denture feels secure and is being held firmly in place... and all of this at a more affordable price.