OBJECTIVES: In the last decade, several studies have reported that short implants achieve excellent results with a 2-stage technique. According to the literature, short dental implants have often been used for the replacement of teeth. METHODS AND MATERIALS: A total of 69 short implants (Bone System) were inserted in the posterior mandibular area (41 in males, 28 in females, with a median age of 55 years and an age ranging from 41 to 70 years). RESULTS: Mean loss of bone levels at 1 year was 0.20 ± 0.03 mm, mean changes in bone levels for periods longer than 1 year was 0.07 mm. Survival rate (SRR) of short implants was 98.5%. CONCLUSION: This study showed no complications in short implants and they could represent predictable solutions for the rehabilitation of atrophic posterior mandible to avoid complementary surgical procedures.
Short Implants: Analysis of 69 Implants Loaded in Mandible Compared With Longer Implants
Mortellaro, Carmen;Brucoli, Matteo;
2018-01-01
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: In the last decade, several studies have reported that short implants achieve excellent results with a 2-stage technique. According to the literature, short dental implants have often been used for the replacement of teeth. METHODS AND MATERIALS: A total of 69 short implants (Bone System) were inserted in the posterior mandibular area (41 in males, 28 in females, with a median age of 55 years and an age ranging from 41 to 70 years). RESULTS: Mean loss of bone levels at 1 year was 0.20 ± 0.03 mm, mean changes in bone levels for periods longer than 1 year was 0.07 mm. Survival rate (SRR) of short implants was 98.5%. CONCLUSION: This study showed no complications in short implants and they could represent predictable solutions for the rehabilitation of atrophic posterior mandible to avoid complementary surgical procedures.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
