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Short implants: A systematic review
I Karthikeyan1, Shrikar R Desai, Rika Singh
1Department of Periodontology and Implantology, H.K.E. Society's S. Nijalingappa Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Gulbarga, Karnataka, India.
Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
|November 20, 2012
Summary
Short dental implants (≤7 mm) show a high survival rate, increasing from 80% to 100% in recent studies. These short implants are a successful option for severely atrophic jaw regions.
Area of Science:
- Dental Implantology
- Oral Surgery
- Periodontology
Background:
- Short dental implants (≤7 mm) are utilized in atrophic jaw areas.
- Limited literature exists on the survival rates of implants ≤7 mm in length.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review publications on short dental implants (≤7 mm).
- To evaluate implants placed in the maxilla and mandible.
Main Methods:
- Conducted a Medline and manual search for studies published between 1991 and 2011.
- Included articles reporting data on implant length ≤7 mm, demographics, implant type, location, observation time, prostheses, and complications.
Main Results:
- Analyzed 28 studies: 1 randomized controlled trial, 12 prospective, and 10 retrospective.
- Observed a gradual increase in short implant survival rates from 80% to 90%, with recent studies reporting 100%.
Conclusions:
- Short and wide implants can be successfully placed in cases of severe jaw atrophy.
- These findings support the use of short implants in challenging anatomical situations.
