Mini Implants and Intraoral Magnets for Denture Stabilization

Edentulism remains a significant global challenge, and mandibular denture instability continues to affect mastication, comfort, and quality of life in elderly populations. Traditional implant systems, while effective, are limited by surgical invasiveness, cost, and bone requirements. Mini dental implants (MDIs) and intraoral magnets have emerged as minimally invasive, cost-efficient alternatives that enhance denture retention, particularly in patients with narrow or resorbed ridges. MDIs provide immediate stability through simplified placement and high primary fixation, whereas magnetic attachments offer passive, self-seating retention with reduced lateral stress. Their combined application yields synergistic benefits, improving functional efficiency, ease of use, and patient satisfaction. This narrative review synthesizes current evidence on the design, biomechanics, clinical protocols, and comparative advantages of MDIs and intraoral magnets, highlighting their value in prosthetic rehabilitation while noting the need for standardized long-term studies to refine patient selection and treatment outcomes