What are the limitations of mini dental implants as a solution for missing teeth? They serve a specific limited role at the low end of the fee spectrum and should not be positioned as a lifetime solution. Mini dental implants typically come in around $3,000 to $5,000 per arch, making them the cheapest credible option for patients needing tooth replacement. They work for some clinical situations, particularly for stabilizing existing dentures in patients with limited bone or budget. They have real shortcomings that most dentists would acknowledge. Long-term predictability is lower than regular-diameter implants. Bone preservation and load distribution are inferior. [...]