Types of Dental Implants

For those who have a broken or missing tooth, dental implants are a great way to correct your smile. Nowadays there are many different kinds of procedures to consider such as traditional implants, mini-implants and immediate loading implants, but which procedure is right for you?


Depending on the type of tooth you wish to replace, the amount of time you have on hand, and your budget, it's worth looking into the pros and cons of each procedure.

Benefits of Traditional Implants

• Durable
• Well suited for large gaps (e.g. molars)
• Strong bond between bone and root of the screw of the implants
• Strong chewing efficiency

Benefits of Same Day Dental Implants

• Single Day Procedure
• Less Painful
• Shorter Healing Time
• Minimum impact on quality of life
• Less surgical procedures

Benefits of Mini Dental Implants

• Well suited for smaller gaps
• Inexpensive option compared to traditional implants
• Shorter Healing Time
• Weak chewing efficiency

Depending on what kind of tooth you are hoping to replace and the amount of time you have available, one of these options will be right for you.

If you are interested in any of these procedures ask your doctor if you are an eligible candidate. You should only proceed with this surgery if you are in good health otherwise you might compromise your oral health.