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MINI IMPLANTS

when size is not what matters — performance is!

Over recent years, the field of implantology has undergone significant change. Alongside a shift in clinical philosophy, the range of dental implants available on the market has expanded considerably. A number of new requirements have emerged, among them the demand for minimally invasive solutions. Earlier trends indicated that the profession favoured the largest implants possible, on the grounds that they would achieve longer-term osseointegration. In contrast, demand for smaller implants has grown rapidly in recent years. The use of mini — or so-called narrow-diameter — implants has become increasingly popular among implantology specialists over the past several years.

Mini implants are shorter and narrower in diameter than their conventional counterparts (generally 1.8–3.3 mm). They are primarily used in the anterior region, where mesiodistal space is limited, or where the orovestibular bone dimension is insufficient. This type of implant represents a solution especially for patients who have previously lost teeth and are currently wearing removable dentures. Implants with a diameter below 3 mm were first introduced in the early 1990s as a transitional measure to support interim prostheses while standard-diameter implants healed. However, these small-diameter, immediately loaded implants frequently achieved osseointegration themselves, suggesting they could also be used to support definitive restorations.

In 1997, the Food and Drug Administration approved their long-term use. The smaller diameter brings numerous advantages. Placement is simpler, less invasive, and more cost-effective compared to standard-diameter implants. Small-diameter implants can be placed in a single surgical session, meaning treatment can be completed within a few hours. This type of implant is particularly suitable for patients who have previously lost teeth and are currently wearing removable dentures.

The expectations placed on mini implants are similar to those for their standard-size counterparts. For long-term success, load-bearing capacity, solutions for preserving soft and hard tissues, and the prosthetic options associated with the given implant must all be taken into account. The mini implants developed and manufactured by BIONIKA meet all the requirements of today's modern dental profession.

Why choose mini implants?

Mini implants offer numerous advantages over conventional implants. Here are some of the reasons that speak in favour of using mini implants:

Minimally invasive procedure: Mini implants are placed under local anaesthesia via a minimally invasive surgical approach. Because these implants are narrower than classical implants, they can generally be inserted directly into the jawbone through the gum tissue without an incision or bone exposure. In most cases, the transgingivally performed procedure causes less trauma to the tissues, resulting in less postoperative discomfort for the patient. The placement of mini implants can be performed even with minimal dental and surgical experience.

Reduced risk: Due to the smaller size and simpler placement technique, fewer complications can occur during the placement of this type of implant, making the procedure safer for patients. Mini implants do not penetrate as deeply into the tissue and jawbone, meaning the risk of surgical error is also considerably lower.

Faster recovery: Due to the simpler placement procedure, healing time is also significantly shortened, allowing patients to return to their daily activities more quickly.

Cost-effective alternative: Mini implants are more cost-effective than conventional implants, which can be particularly important for patients with a limited budget.

Wide range of applications: One of the key advantages of mini implants is that they can also be used in cases where available bone volume is limited. If the patient's jaw has insufficient space, or the quantity and quality of bone do not permit placement of conventional implants, mini implants may represent an ideal alternative.

Mini implants in the BIONIKA product range

Estimates suggest that at least 800,000 people in Hungary wear removable dentures. The majority of these patients come from the retired age group, who cannot afford treatments costing several million forints. BIONIKA has these patients in mind and has developed the implant systems named Hybrid Mini, MDI and NANOPLANT, which are valued by both specialists and their patients alike for their favourable properties.

HYBRID Mini — versatile and practical

Available in one- and two-piece configurations, immediately loadable, and offered with extra-narrow, standard and extra-short ball-head, locator-head, tapered, and multi-unit head designs, BIONIKA Hybrid implants provide a wide range of applications for plastic-, zirconia-, titanium- and cobalt-based prosthetic restorations. We use Grade 4 titanium for our implants and Grade 5 titanium for our abutments.

Our abutments can also be manufactured from Co-Cr alloy, while POM or PEEK materials are used for our plastic heads. Versatile, interchangeable abutments provide a complex, multi-functional solution tailored to your needs for cases restored with mini-implant-supported prostheses.

Hybrid Mini available head configurations:

HYBRID mini two-piece implant: Suitable for average-density and narrow bone structures, for removable or screw-retained prosthetic restorations, depending on the abutment used.

HYBRID mini ball-head implant: Suitable for average-density and narrow bone structures, for removable prosthetic restorations. Available in standard and micro ball-head configurations.

HYBRID mini locator-head implant: Suitable for average-density and narrow bone structures, for removable prosthetic restorations.

HYBRID mini multi-unit implant: Suitable for average-density and narrow bone structures, for screw-retained prosthetic restorations.

The defining general characteristics of the BIONIKA Hybrid implant system are that, following the analogy of nature, every element of the thread profile features a radiused design with a continuously varying cross-section, increased contour and thread depth, a self-cutting cutting edge and an anti-rotation groove.

BIONIKA MDI — Minimum time, maximum stability!

The BIONIKA MDI implant is an extra-narrow titanium screw developed specifically for the retention of removable dentures. A conventional denture is held in place by suction, whereas with the BIONIKA MDI implant, retention of the removable denture is provided by rubber O-ring retainers built into the prosthesis, which snap onto the ball-shaped head of the implant. The masticatory load is borne by the gingiva itself, so the implant is not directly subjected to excessive loading.

One of the greatest advantages of the BIONIKA MDI implant is that no gingival incision is required during placement, making it suitable for patients with coagulation problems as well. After the anaesthetic procedure, the required number of implants can be placed in approximately 30–60 minutes. The most uncomfortable part of the entire intervention is the anaesthetic injection, which causes minimal discomfort to the patient. In the majority of patients, the procedure does not result in wound formation; facial swelling does not occur, and there is no bruising. The use of MDI implants shortens both the placement time and the healing period, which is beneficial for both clinician and patient alike.

Key features of the BIONIKA MDI Implant System:

  • Polished surface corresponding to a sulcus depth of 2–4 mm. The option to select a screw matched to the sulcus height.
  • A tapered cycloid rope thread on the upper cervical portion of the screw, offering maximum resistance to dynamic forces, which progressively deepens and sharpens.
  • A thread design that adapts well to both cancellous and cortical bone structures. The self-compressing, self-cutting and self-sealing tapered thread form progressively deepens along the mid-section of the implant screw.
  • Self-cutting thread edges with anti-rotation function (for the 2.9 mm diameter version).

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