Uso dei mini-impianti in protesi rimovibile e fissa – applicazioni cliniche

In this article possible applications of mini-dental implants for removable and fixed prosthetic treatments are shown together with their characteristics, advantages and limitations. Many clinical cases of fixed, removable and mixed prosthesis both in the lower and upper jaw are reported. The use of mini implants as temporary and definitive abutment is shown. The mini implants may be inserted by a standard surgical approach (muco-periostal incision and flap opening) or by a "transmucosal approach", without any incision. Their main indication is between mental foramina by transmucosal approach where 4 mini implants may be inserted. Easiness, flexibility and low cost should convince the clinician about the strategic importance of mini implants.