Are you thinking about replacing your lost teeth with dental implants? Throughout your journey, you might hear some unfamiliar terms. Feel free to ask your oral surgery team to explain anything that does not make sense to you — they will be happy to do so. In the meantime, you can expand your dental implant vocabulary by reading this blog post.

Did you know that dental implants come in different sizes? Traditional ones are usually 3.4 – 5.8mm wide, whereas mini ones are 1.8 – 3.3mm wide. Under which circumstances is each type typically used? If you are not eligible to receive traditional implants, might you be a candidate for mini dental implants instead? This blog provides useful information on that topic.