Mini Dental Implants Presented By Samantha Fukuda Dental

Mini Dental Implants Presented By: Samantha Fukuda, Dental Hygiene Student Courtney Cabra, Dental Hygiene Student

History • Approved by the FDA in 1997 • stabilization • diameters

Stabilization • partial or full denture • eliminates movement • no more adhesives or casps • aesthetics • better chewing • support of small single unit fixed restorations • lower anterior where limited bone is available • upper lateral incisors

Placement • • Bone quality/quantity Treatment plan Inform constant Procedure • • One appointment Medications Rince Local anesthesia Handpiece Wrenches Healing period

Advantages • • • Size Costs Requires less bone Less invasive Less traumatic Healing time

Disadvantages • Strength • cannot alter angle once it is placed • Used to retain not support

Maintenance Office: • regular recall visits • special non-metallic instruments • strict oral hygiene instructions Home: • special toothbrush for daily cleaning • regular gum care around implants as well as under removable prosthetics

Long term results • Fairly new • High success rate • Life span depends on the patient

Future • greater patient awareness and acceptance • new and improved designs • more efficient tools and techniques • computer planned and guided placement