DOI: 10.36347/sjds.2018.v05i12.005

Pages: 551-555

Implants are considered as best treatment for replacement of missing tooth/ teeth or to hold removable dentures in place because fixed prostheses are more preferred. To replace missing teeth, conventional dental implants are a popular alternative to more conventional ways of missing teeth replacement. However, various factors may make placement of conventionally sized (diameter of ≥ 3 mm) dental implants, contraindicated. Mini dental implants (diameter of ≤ 2.9 mm) have gained more popularity in dental practice nowadays. Since the mini dental implants introduced, they have been used in various clinical situations creating more dental treatment modalities for the good care of patients. This article reviews various applications of mini implants and their clinical efficiency, not only in prosthodontics, but also their applications in orthodontics.