What Should I Tell My Patients about the MDI?

I am sometimes asked by dentists how to present the MDI to patients.  Here is some information I have provided on osseonews:

By introducing the MDI you have a great opportunity to dramatically affect your patients lives.  Here are my recommendations:

1. You should tell your patients the truth. 
1. The MDI has been used with great success since the 1970’s.
2. The IMTEC MDI is FDA approved for long-term use.
3. There is no cutting of the gums and little po pain
4. The MDIs can be immediately put into function
5. They can be used for fixed and removable applications
2. Get the best training available. I am a consultant for F.I.R.S.T. Laboratories and recommend their 2-day training program.  It is comprehensive for both fixed and removable applications for the IMTEC MDI.  It is mostly scientific (i.e. not a sales pitch) lots of case examples and real world management issues addressed.

The Mini Dental Implant may be one of the most important procedures available to patients today.  The applications have been realized by thousands of dentists and touted by Dr. Christensen as an important addition to a dentist’s armamentarium.   Whether stabilizing upper or lower dentures, replacing single or multiple teeth, or used to salvage failing bridges you should feel comfortable offering the MDI to your patients as a long term solution.