Pinhole Surgical Technique in Implant Dentistry and Periodontics is a minimally invasive procedure where dental implant can be placed in few minutes. Unlike bone grafting and gum cutting, this process begins by creating a tiny pinhole in your gums and placing the implant. Once the pinhole has been created, we place a device into the hole. It takes approximately 10-20 minutes to treat the tissue for a single tooth, and typically the entire procedure can be completed in about one to two hours.
How does Pinhole correction work?
The Pinhole Surgical Technique is a procedure in which specialised instruments are used to make a small pin size hole in your gums. This is then drilled with the single stage immediate loading implant. This new method is simple, suture-free, and minimally invasive.
Is the pinhole technique painful?
Unlike the traditional technique for gum surgery, typically bone grafting, an invasive surgery with cutting of gums etc. Now, dental implants with fixed teeth is possible in one day. The cost of pinhole gum surgery can range anywhere from $2500 to $5,000 per jaw. The average cost for this abroad is $15000 – $ 18000. Where the cost falls within that range for one patient depends on a few different factors.
How is the Pinhole Technique performed?
Pinhole implant technique is performed under topical anaesthesia and takes about 30 minutes. The doctor places the implants and over it makes a dental framework in polymer material to reduce the shock on implant. If there is tooth sensitivity present due to receding gums, but the cause is not due to an active gum disease, a person can opt for this implant surgery.
What are the benefits of the Pinhole Technique?
- It is a convenient, non-invasive procedure with minimal discomfort and no side effects.
- It is a one-time procedure that permanently corrects missing teeth with success of 95% in 5 years.
- There is minimal risk of infection since there is not much incision and stitches are not required.
