I would like to know if you could explain a little more to me in
an e mail about the structural shortcomings and the negative
consequences of mini implants? I am trying to do all the research i can
before doing this.
Dr. Kravitz: Structural shortcomings:: may easily
fracture both implant and or bone. Negative consequences: extensive
bone grafting may be needed to correct. Hope I am helpful.
Hello, I have been doing research on mini dental implants for
dentures. If the FDA, and the ADA has approved these, then why won't
dental insurance put them on there policies.
Dr. Kravitz: Very good question. The reason (even
though mini dental implants may be ADA and FDA approved) that dental
insurance companies do not reimburse for these procedures has nothing
to do with the procedure itself. The reason that they do not pay for
this or anything else is the very reason they exist and that is to
collect premiums and to pay out less in claims than they collect in
premiums.
That being said as an implant dentist I can tell you that
mini implants have many structural shortcomings and are a compromise at
best with the prospect of negative consequences if they do not work
out. Please keep in mind that the previous statements are my
professional opinion.
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