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Short implants: a descriptive study of 273 implants
M Angels Sánchez-Garcés1, Xavier Costa-Berenguer, Cosme Gay-Escoda
1Master of Oral Surgery and Implantology, associate professor of Oral Surgery and professor of the Master of Oral Surgery and Implantology, University of Barcelona Dental School, Barcelona, Spain.
Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research
|October 28, 2010
Summary
Short implants demonstrate high survival rates, offering a viable treatment for severe alveolar bone loss. This study confirms their efficacy in dental restorations.
Area of Science:
- Dental Implantology
- Oral Surgery
- Periodontology
Background:
- Severe alveolar resorption presents challenges for dental implant placement.
- Traditional implant options may be limited in cases of significant bone loss.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the clinical performance and survival rates of short dental implants (≤10 mm).
- To assess short implant success in patients with severe alveolar resorption.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 273 short implants (≤10 mm).
- Implants placed via conventional surgery or osteotome techniques.
- Postloading follow-up ranged from 18 months to 12 years (mean 81 months).
Main Results:
- Overall implant survival rate was 92.67% (20 failures out of 273).
- Survival rates for 10 mm and <10 mm implants were comparable (92.82% vs 92.5%).
- Treated surface implants showed a lower failure rate (2.56%) compared to untreated surfaces (4.76%).
Conclusions:
- Short dental implants are a successful treatment alternative for patients with severe alveolar resorption.
- These implants provide predictable outcomes in both jaws, addressing significant bone deficiencies.
