Short implants (≤ 6–8 mm) are used as an alternative when available bone height is limited, allowing clinicians to avoid more invasive procedures such as sinus lift or bone grafting.
A recent analysis of clinical studies evaluated implant survival rates, marginal bone loss, and prosthetic complications of short implants compared with conventional-length implants.
The results show that short implants present survival rates comparable to standard implants (≥ 10 mm) when placed under appropriate clinical conditions.
In addition, marginal bone loss and biological complications were similar between both groups.
These findings suggest that short implants can be a predictable treatment option in selected cases, particularly when clinicians aim to avoid bone augmentation procedures.
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