DZW • December 2012

Multiple abutments with mini-implants
Extended indication for the stabilization of partial dentures

Dr. Jochen Hilgert

Since their introduction into the German market in 2001, MDIs, mini dental implants have proven themselves as  a viable solution for the stabilization of the full prosthesis. But following his presentation to the 2nd MDI user symposium in 2011, Dr. Jochen Hilgert, has proven that based on clinical studies,  MDI is also a  real  solution to the stabilization of the partial prosthesis. Dr Hilgert presented a statistical analysis of the study covering his eight years and 525 mini dental implants. Of the 525 mini dental implants that he set, 75% were in combination with telescopes prosthesis and only 20% of the MDIs were used for stabilizing the full prosthesis.