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When you experience pain related to dental issues, it can be helpful to know a bit about each treatment plan and procedure available. Finding a dental insurance plan that covers mini dental implants might be just what you need. Read on to learn how mini dental implants work, how they compare to traditional implants, and how much they cost.
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Before we dive into what mini dental implants are, we should discuss why someone may need dentures. Dentures are used to replace missing or damaged teeth and the surrounding tissue. You can get a full set of dentures or partial dentures depending on your unique situation.1
Sometimes a candidate for dentures may require certain procedures ahead of time for the dentures to work properly. Mini dental implants are often needed to provide extra support for dentures.1 In other cases, mini dental implants can replace the need for dentures altogether and substitute as a less invasive alternative.1,2
Mini dental implants are a type of dental implant that don’t need to be installed into the jawbone. Instead, they are screwed to the outside of the jawbone and are usually smaller than traditional implants. Both implants and mini dental implants are used to replace damaged teeth.2
Implants and mini dental implants may be particularly helpful for seniors. Aflac Dental Insurance is affordable and customized to your unique needs. Get a quote today to start improving your oral health.
Mini dental implants are typically less invasive than traditional implants because there is no bone graft or flap surgery needed. The main differences between mini dental implants and traditional implants are the size and the way the implant is secured to the jawbone.
Traditional implants can take six months to two years to be executed correctly, while mini dental implants only take a few hours. The recovery process for traditional implants can take months, but mini dental implants usually take a couple of days.
Your ability to get mini dental implants over traditional implants depends on your specific needs. We recommend chatting with a dentist directly to explore all your options. If you are a good fit for mini dental implants, you can enjoy a host of benefits, such as:
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Get StartedThe cost of mini dental implants is much less than traditional implants. The materials used, location of service, time spent on the procedure and any additional treatments all impact the cost of mini dental implants.2 In most cases, you can expect to pay anywhere from $500 to $1,500 for the procedure.2
Recovery time is quick for mini dental implants. As mentioned before, it may only take a couple of days for you to recover. Stick to soft foods and liquids after your mini dental implant procedure, and avoid hard or sticky foods. This can help ensure that your implants don’t get loose or come out.
You should give your mini dental implants the same level of care as your natural teeth. Make sure to brush your teeth at least twice per day and floss once daily. Additionally, you should schedule regular check-ups with your dentist to get preventive care and help maintain good oral health.
Not every dental insurance plan will cover the cost of mini dental implants. However, Aflac offers dental insurance that helps cover a variety of dental implant procedures. We recommend chatting with an agent about your specific needs.
Now that you know how mini dental implants work and how much they cost, you may consider getting dental insurance to lower your oral care expenses. Our dental insurance comes with reasonable premiums and coverage for a wide range of services. We also offer supplemental dental insurance that works with your primary dental insurance to help cover dental expenses. Contact an agent and get a quote to learn more.
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Looking for dental insurance that covers implants and dentures? Aflac walks through all the benefits of full coverage dental insurance like preventative care, basics, and major services.
Dental insurance plans can cover the dental care seniors need. Learn how dental insurance for seniors works and what kind of coverage Aflac offers to find the best insurance plan for you.
Looking for dental insurance that covers implants and dentures? Aflac walks through all the benefits of full coverage dental insurance like preventative care, basics, and major services.
Dental insurance plans can cover the dental care seniors need. Learn how dental insurance for seniors works and what kind of coverage Aflac offers to find the best insurance plan for you.
1 WedMD - Dental Health and Dentures. Reviewed September 5, 2023. Accessed January 24, 2025. https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/dental-health-dentures.
2 Authority Dental - What are mini dental implants? Updated June 19, 2024. Accessed January 24, 2025. https://www.authoritydental.org/mini-dental-implants.
Content within this article is provided for general informational purposes and is not provided as tax, legal, health, or financial advice for any person or for any specific situation. Employers, employees, and other individuals should contact their own advisers about their situations. For complete details, including availability and costs of Aflac insurance, please contact your local Aflac agent.
Aflac Coverage – Series A82000 – In Arkansas, Policies A82100RAR–A82400RAR. In Delaware, Policies A82100R–A82400R. In Idaho, Policies A82100RID–A82400RID. In New York, Policies NY82100–NY82400. In Oklahoma, Policies A82100ROK–A82400ROK. In Oregon, Policies A82100ROR–A82400ROR. In Pennsylvania, Policies A82100RPAR–A82400RPAR. In Texas, Policies A82100RTX–A82400RTX. In Virginia, Policies A82100RVA–A82400RVA. Not available in AK, MA, NM, NV, PR, RI and UT.
Coverage is underwritten by American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus. In New York, coverage is underwritten by American Family Life Assurance Company of New York.
Tier One Coverage – Series T80000 – In Arkansas, Policy T80000AR. In Delaware, Policy T80000. In Idaho, Policy T80000ID. In Oklahoma, Policy T80000OK. In Oregon, Policy T80000OR. In Pennsylvania, Policy T80000PA-DEN ONLY; T8000PA-DVH. In Texas, Policy T80000TX & T8000TXR. Not available in NJ, NY, or VA. Dental claims are administered by SKYGEN USA, LLC. Vision claims are administered by EyeMed Vision Care, LLC. Hearing claims are administered by Nations Hearing.
NOTICE: The coverage offered is not a qualified health plan (QHP) under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) and is not required to satisfy essential health benefits mandates of the ACA. The coverage provides limited benefits.
Coverage is underwritten by Tier One Insurance Company. Tier One Insurance Company is part of the Aflac family of insurers. In California, Tier One Insurance Company does business as Tier One Life Insurance Company (Tier One NAIC 92908).
This is a brief product overview only. Coverage may not be available in all states. Benefits/premium rates may vary based on plan selected. Optional riders may be available at an additional cost. Plans and riders may also contain a waiting period. Refer to the exact plans and riders for benefit details, definitions, limitations and exclusions. For availability and costs, please contact your local Aflac agent/producer.
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