Low-cost doesn’t always mean inferior quality as much as pricey doesn’t mean being ripped off. Mini dental implants are a testament to this.

At a third of the cost of normal implants (which may vary), mini dental implants are a more affordable alternative to regular implants and have lighter requirements in terms of jaw bone integrity. Due to the size of mini implants, they need less bone for proper installation than normal implants. This works well with patients whose gums have receded over the years.


The implants are also made from the same bio-integrative titanium alloy used in normal dental implants. Osseointegration, the fusion of natural jaw bone to the proper kind of bio-integrative metal, is essential for implants to stay in place for good. As the mini implants need a smaller hole for installation, osseointegration can be hastened.

A smaller implant means less alloy needed to make one, significantly cutting the cost. A typical dental implant, inclusive of the implants and procedure, may cost around $3,500 (again, prices may vary). However, mini implants can save you as much as $2,000 while achieving the same effect as typical implants.

For the price of around two to three regular implants, patients can also get full dentures installed for their teeth. Full dentures require at least four to six mini implants, depending on the extent of the jaw bone that needs to be covered.