Mini Implants in Stabilizing a Loose Lower Denture

Many people in Australia are edentulous. Those who have full dentures often complain of a loose lower denture. Despite our best efforts to fabricate a retentive prosthesis, an inadequate mandibular ridge results in a loose denture and an unhappy patient. Some of these patients are elderly and physically debilitated. Often, due to their health issues, they cannot undergo the surgery associated with conventional implant placement. Many do not have adequate funds to pay for comprehensive, expensive treatment plans. When an inadequate bone width is present for conventional implants, most practitioners think of bone grafting. However, few patients desire, or can afford, bone grafting and the extra surgical procedures.