How do mini dental implants differ from traditional dental implants?

Doctor's Answer

Thank you for your question about mini-implants. Dr Joanne Lam has answered beautifully in her previous post, and I would just like to add a few thoughts.

The use of mini-implants has certainly been controversial.

In the dental industry, there have been whispers or rumours of a few dishonest dentists offering mini-implants for patients when they are clearly not appropriate, just to persuade patients to undergo treatment at a lower fee.

It is difficult for patients sometimes to discern regarding the appropriateness of mini-implant use, because professional opinions regarding mini-implants can vary from dentist to dentist.

Patients find the low fees very attractive, they get mini-implants done, and sometimes as soon as months later, the mini-implants fail.

Mini-implants have their place in modern dentistry, but it is imperative that the dentist knows when to recommend for their use, in order to achieve the best long term success for the patient.

This only comes with experience, training and an honest mindset.

I hope you find the above information useful and dont forget to visit your trusted dentist for further advice if needed.

Kind Regards,

Dr Gerald Tan

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