Clinical Application of Mini Implants In Prosthodontics: A Review

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Dr. Akhilesh Saraf, Dr. Gaurav Beohar, Dr. Prince Kumar, Dr. Anjali Musale, Dr. Ankita Agrawal

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Mini implants in prosthodontics represent a revolutionary advancement in dental
implantology, offering a minimally invasive solution for patients seeking dental prosthetic
restoration. These implants, also known as small-diameter implants (SDIs) or narrowdiameter implants (NDIs), are smaller in diameter compared to traditional dental implants,
typically ranging from 1.8 to 3.3 millimeters. In prosthodontics, mini implants offer several
clinical applications, including: Overdentures Stabilization: Mini implants provide stable
anchorage for removable overdentures, enhancing retention, stability, and chewing
efficiency. They can be placed with relatively simple surgical procedures and often require
minimal bone augmentation. One of the key advantages of mini implants is their minimally
invasive placement procedure, which typically requires less surgical intervention and
reduces patient discomfort and recovery time compared to traditional implant placement
techniques. Single-Tooth Replacement: Mini implants can be used to support single-tooth
restorations in cases where conventional implants are not feasible due to limited space or
bone volume. This application is particularly useful in the anterior region of the mouth.
Mini implants can serve as abutments for fixed partial dentures, providing support and
stability for prosthetic bridges in edentulous areas with limited space or bone volume.
Orthodontic Anchorage: Mini implants are increasingly utilized as temporary anchorage
devices (TADs) in orthodontic treatment to facilitate tooth movement and achieve optimal
treatment outcomes.
Keywords: Mini Implants, Prosthodontics, Osseointegration, Overdentures, Rehabilitation,
Efficiency

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