Are there non-surgical dental implants?

Surgical dental treatments are often invasive, painful, and require an uncomfortable healing period.

Luckily, there are less intrusive methods available for those with missing teeth looking to improve the appearance and function of their smile.

Here, we’ll be exploring the non-surgical alternatives to traditional dental implants 

What are non-surgical dental implants?

Non-surgical dental implants are innovative alternatives to traditional implants. They aim to replace missing teeth without the need for extensive surgical procedures.

They’re perfect for those with limited bone density, or patients put off by the cost of traditional implants. 

Types of non-surgical dental implants

Mini dental implants (MDIs)

If you don’t have sufficient bone density for surgical dental implants, MDIs may be more suitable for you. They’re much smaller than traditional implants and don’t require an invasive insertion process.

The screws used are more than 2mm smaller than those used for surgical implants, reducing the healing period, promising faster results and making them less painful to place and repair.

Temporary implants

Temporary implants are used in place of crowns, dentures and bridges, while the implant and gum bond with one another, and any incisions heal.

They are used to give patients a full smile while they’re waiting for their fake teeth to be made - which can sometimes take several months to complete.

They require minimal surgical intervention and are made to look just like your natural teeth.

However, as they’re a temporary method, they aren’t made with long wear in mind. So, you’ll be advised by your dentists to take it easy, removing them to eat any hard, crunchy or chewy foods, and not to bite down on things - we’re looking at you if you use your teeth to remove bottle caps - to reduce the pressure on the temporary implant and prevent breakages.

Pop-on veneers

Pop-on veneers are a quick and easy way to take your smile from 0-100.

Made custom to your measurements with our accurate at-home impression kit, they sit comfortably on top of your existing teeth and can stay put all day.

And the best part is, you can eat, speak and kiss with them, without worrying about them moving out of place. Unlike dentures, you don’t need to adhere them to the roof of your mouth or apply denture glue to keep them in place - they simply stay put until you take them out. 

Benefits of non-surgical dental implants

Non-surgical dental implants aren’t for everyone, but they do come with a range of benefits that make them a tempting option for those wanting a perfect smile, without the surgery. These include:

• less invasive
• cost-effective
• instant smile improvement
• ease of use

Get pop-on veneers at instasmile

If pop-on veneers sound like a smile solution you could benefit from, get started with instasmile today.

After completing a quick smile assessment to determine your suitability, we’ll send out an at-home impression kit. These are easy to use and promise accurate results.

Once we receive and approve your impressions, we’ll get to work crafting your new smile.

For more information on life with pop-on veneers, check out our process, product range and frequently asked questions.