Immediate Obturator Stabilization Using Mini Dental Implants

Evaluation of Stress Distribution of Mini Dental Implant-Supported Overdentures in Complete Cleft Palate Models: A Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis Study

“…The MDIs with a diameter of 2.4 mm for prosthetic rehabilitation are now recommended for stabilization and retention of overdentures, especially for defects in maxilla, with advantages such as reduced bleeding, immediate loading, and low cost (Griffits et al, 2005; Allum et al, 2008; Bohle et al, 2008).…”

“…Mini dental implants have primarily been used in multiples to retain complete overdentures in the maxilla and mandible (Christensen, 2006; Flanagan, 2009). With the use of MDIs, it is now possible to immediately increase obturator retention and stability (Bohle et al, 2008). When situations such as inadequate bone and a thin alveolar crest are present, MDIs can be kept in mind as an alternative treatment method instead of bone grafting (Christensen, 2006; Allum et al, 2008).…”