A 1.5 year randomized controlled trial comparing standard‐sized implants and four mini‐implants retaining mandibular overdentures under functional immediate loading: Subjective and objective outcomes

Heba M. Moftah; Mohannad H. Al‐Saadi; Khaldoun Darwich; Ziad Nawaf Al‐Dwairi

doi:10.1111/jopr.70118

March 10, 2026Journal of Prosthodontics

A 1.5 year randomized controlled trial comparing standard‐sized implants and four mini‐implants retaining mandibular overdentures under functional immediate loading: Subjective and objective outcomes

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Key Points

This research aims to compare the effectiveness of standard-sized implants versus mini-implants in retaining mandibular overdentures.
Conducted a randomized controlled trial over 1.5 years.
Compared three groups: standard-sized implants and two mini-implant groups.
Evaluated retention, masticatory performance, and patient satisfaction.
All groups showed improvement in retention and patient satisfaction.
Standard-sized implants had better retention initially but decreased over time.
Mini-implant groups presented similar outcomes as standard-sized implants.

Implication

Randomized controlled trial compares retention and satisfaction in different implant groups, highlighting effective alternatives.

Abstract

According to the results of this study, all groups showed improved retention, masticatory performance, and patient satisfaction. Group S had better retention initially, but it decreased over time. Both MI groups demonstrated similar masticatory performance and patient satisfaction as Group S. MI groups exhibited similar outcomes. Subjective evaluation can be a sufficient alternative to objective tests.

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Moftah et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b3ac9002a1e69014cce553 https://doi.org/10.1111/jopr.70118

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A 1.5 year randomized controlled trial comparing standard‐sized implants and four mini‐implants retaining mandibular overdentures under functional immediate loading: Subjective and objective outcomes

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Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

A 1.5 year randomized controlled trial comparing standard‐sized implants and four mini‐implants retaining mandibular overdentures under functional immediate loading: Subjective and objective outcomes

Key Points

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

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