Narrow diameter implants for mandibular denture retention.

Narrow diameter implants are a lower cost alternative to conventional implants and are used to retain mandibular dentures. The experiences at a dental school predoctoral clinic are reviewed. The cumulative success rate for 626 fixtures placed in a six-year period is 92.6 percent with high patient satisfaction. Narrow diameter implants are a useful adjunct in the long-term management of edentulous patients.