Mini dental implants are commonly used as a temporary fix for missing teeth. These are generally smaller in size and are used to prevent further damage in the teeth system until the real implant becomes available. The mini dental implant is placed in the area where the tooth was removed to ensure that the area is prepared for the actual implant. The mini implant keeps the area open until the full-size one is ready for use in surgery.
Though mini implants are temporary fix, they arent similar to dentures that you can easily remove whenever you want to. They function similar to full-sized implants though their size is different. Additionally, mini dental implants are highly recommended for smaller teeth like the incisors.