• What Are Mini Implants?

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  Oct 10

  Mini implants are 1.8 mm in diameter and come in 4 lengths.  The length chosen by the surgeon is determined by the amount of bone available to retain the implant, as well as an assessment of the density of the bone.  Very dense cortical bone may be better served with a shorter implant.  Generally, four mini implants are placed in the anterior portion of the lower jaw.  A second type of mini implant is called a Max and is 1.6 mm in diameter.  Max’s come in three lengths and are generally used in cases in which the bone density is low.   This is most generally the case in the stabilization of upper dentures.  -Source

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