Mini Dental Implants in Winston-Salem, NC

If you've been told you're not a candidate for traditional dental implants due to bone loss — or you're simply looking for a more affordable, minimally invasive tooth replacement — mini dental implants could be the perfect solution.

At Trenton B. Bottoms, DDS, we offer mini implants in Winston-Salem as a reliable option for stabilizing dentures or replacing missing teeth without the need for bone grafting or complex surgery. With advanced training in implant dentistry, Dr. Bottoms can place and restore mini implants in-house with precision and comfort.

What Are Mini Dental Implants?

Mini implants are smaller, narrower versions of traditional dental implants. Like their full-sized counterparts, they’re placed into the jawbone and used to support a prosthetic tooth or stabilize a denture.

Key differences include:

• Smaller diameter (usually less than 3mm)
  
• Less invasive placement — often no incisions or sutures
  
• Shorter healing time
  
• Ideal for narrow ridges or reduced bone volume
  

Mini implants are often placed in a single visit and can be used to support crowns, bridges, or snap-on dentures.

Who Can Benefit from Mini Implants?

Mini implants are ideal for patients who:

• Have been told they lack enough bone for standard implants
  
• Are seeking a less invasive, lower-cost implant option
  
• Want to stabilize loose or ill-fitting dentures
  
• Prefer a quicker recovery and fewer surgical visits
  
• Have health concerns that make traditional implant surgery difficult
  

If you’ve been searching for a dentist near me who offers advanced yet minimally invasive tooth replacement, we’ll help you determine whether mini implants are a fit for your needs and goals.

Benefits of Mini Dental Implants

• Minimally invasive placement — often no cutting, stitching, or bone grafting required
  
• Faster healing and less post-operative discomfort
  
• Lower cost than traditional implants
  
• Can be placed and restored in fewer visits
  
• Secure denture stabilization — no more adhesives or slipping
  
• Long-term tooth replacement with excellent function and aesthetics
  

Our Mini Implant Process

1. Consultation & CBCT Imaging
   We begin with a full evaluation and digital 3D scan to assess your bone volume and treatment options.
   
2. Treatment Planning
   Dr. Bottoms creates a personalized plan to restore one or more teeth or stabilize a denture using mini implants.
   
3. Minimally Invasive Placement
   In most cases, mini implants are placed without incisions or sutures — right through the gum tissue using a gentle technique.
   
4. Immediate or Short-Term Restoration
   Depending on your case, we may place the final or temporary restoration on the same day.
   
5. Follow-Up & Final Adjustments
   We’ll monitor healing and ensure your crown, bridge, or denture fits perfectly.
   

Common Uses for Mini Implants

• Single Tooth Replacement — when space or bone is limited
  
• Stabilizing Lower or Upper Dentures
  
• Support for Overdentures
  
• Patients unable to undergo more complex surgery
  

Mini implants can be used alone or in combination with traditional implants depending on your needs.

Why Choose Dr. Bottoms for Mini Implants?

• Advanced Implant Training: Dr. Bottoms completed a General Practice Residency with focused training in implant placement and restoration.
  
• In-House Technology: From 3D imaging to guided placement, your care is precise and completely in-office.
  
• Conservative Treatment Options: We prioritize the least invasive solution that still delivers lasting results.‍
• Gentle, Patient-Centered Care: From anxious patients to seniors managing bone loss, we meet you where you are.