Exploring Non-conventional Dental Implants Beyond Traditional Paradigms Part I: Bridging the Gap in Bone Deficiency Cases.

Dental implants have revolutionized tooth replacement, offering a functional and aesthetically pleasing alternative to traditional dentures and bridges. While conventional implants, typically titanium screws placed into the jawbone, have become the gold standard, many studies explore non-conventional implant designs and materials to address specific challenges and patient needs. This series of literature reviews aimed to delve into non-conventional dental implants, examining their unique features and applications and the current state of evidence supporting their use. The short and mini dental implants represent a cutting-edge area of research within the field of implant dentistry. Its potential application in the management of cases with limited bone availability has emerged as a viable alternative to the use of bone augmentation procedures. To date, significant progress has been made in the field of dental implants, particularly with the introduction of short and mini dental implants in the management of cases with significant bone deficiency. However, it remains a remarkable challenge that continues to be actively researched.