Outcomes of Short Implants in Bone Deficiency

Abstract

Patients with long-standing edentulous sites frequently have reduced alveolar bone height which can be a major limitation for the use of dental implants. Invasive surgical procedures are often necessary to overcome these limitations in order to provide enough bone height for traditional length dental implants. The key advantage of placing short dental implants is the avoidance of these invasive bone augmentation procedures which are associated with higher morbidity, additional costs, and longer treatment periods.