Comparing Minimally-Invasive Dental Implants Vs. All-On-4 Treatment

If you’re missing most or all of your teeth in Covington, LA, you may be considering full-mouth dental implants like All-On-4. But there’s a better way! At Cornerstone Dentistry, Dr. Keleigh Lascari specializes in minimally-invasive dental implants, also called “mini implants.”

With mini implants from Cornerstone Dentistry, you can restore your smile permanently, feel great about how you look, and spend less time and money on your treatment compared to All-On-4. Curious about the benefits of minimally-invasive dental implants? Let’s get into the details, and see how mini implants stack up against All-On-4.

How Do Minimally-Invasive Dental Implants Differ From All-On-4?

As the name may suggest, All-On-4 uses a set of four dental implants to restore your smile. Once these four dental implants are in place and are healed, you can get a removable or non-removable dental bridge that attaches to them and restores your smile.

The dental implants used in All-On-4 are quite large, and must be placed deep into the jaw bone to provide adequate support for a set of teeth. This means that the procedure is relatively invasive, and it takes a long time to heal and recover from treatment. The likelihood of treatment complications is higher, too.

Minimally-invasive dental implants are a bit different. Mini implants are much thinner than traditional dental implants, and they do not need to be anchored quite as deeply into your jaw bone. This makes them a less invasive option overall, hence the name!

Depending on the specifics of your treatment, you may need anywhere from 4-10 implants in each arch (row) of teeth. Because minimally-invasive dental implants use more implants, this provides enhanced stability. Stresses from biting and chewing can be distributed over a wider area.

You can also choose from a variety of different types of tooth restorations with mini implants. At Cornerstone Dentistry, we offer fully removable implant dentures, “Fix On Six” semi-removable bridges, single-tooth restorations, and “Roundhouse” non-removable zirconia dental bridges.

Why Should I Pick Minimally-Invasive Dental Implants Over All-On-4?

Now that you know a little bit more about minimally-invasive implants, you may be wondering why you should choose this treatment instead of traditional All-On-4 dental implants. Here are just a few of the benefits of getting mini implants from Dr. Lascari:

• Get new teeth the same day as your surgery – Because mini implants are very strong and stable, you can get a temporary bridge the same day as your surgery. This is sometimes possible with All-On-4, too, but the teeth you get with minimally-invasive dental implants will look and feel more natural and will be more stable, too!
  
  
• Quicker recovery with less discomfort – Because they're not as big as the traditional implants used for All-On-4, minimally-invasive implants cause less overall discomfort as you recover from surgery. Most patients feel little or no postoperative pain!
  
  
• Faster overall treatment in a single, convenient location – During the All-On-4 treatments, some dentists may have to refer you to multiple oral surgeons and other dental specialists. This means your treatment will take longer and may be more expensive, too.
  
  But at Cornerstone Dentistry, Dr. Lascari can handle every step of the minimally-invasive dental implant process in-house. There’s no need to refer you to anyone else, which saves you both time and money!
  
  
• May qualify even with bone loss – Because only four implants are used to anchor your teeth, All-On-4 requires you to have a strong, dense jaw bone. This means you may not be able to get treatment if you have already experienced some bone resorption after tooth loss. Or you may need bone grafting. Bone grafting is expensive and will add a lot of time to your implant treatment schedule.
  
  This is not the case with minimally-invasive dental implants, though. Mini implants are often a good option even for patients with jaw bone loss, and bone grafts are rarely required. Even if you’re not a good candidate for All-On-4, you may qualify for minimally-invasive dental implants in Covington.

Schedule A Mini Implant Consultation In Covington, LA Today!

If you’re considering full-mouth implants in Covington, minimally invasive dental implants from Dr. Lascari are a fantastic alternative to All-On-Four. If you’d like to learn more, the team at Cornerstone Dentistry is here to help. You can contact us online or give us a call at (985) 869-8020 to schedule a dental implant consultation right away. Dr. Lascari is always accepting new patients!