Application and risk of short implants in maxillary posterior teeth

doi:10.12337/zgkqzzxzz.2021.08.002

Abstract

Abstract: In the posterior maxilla, dental implant placement is usually challenged by insufficient ridge height. Short implants could be used as an alternative to bone augmentation procedures and obtain good clinical outcomes. However, some factors may bring risks to the successful application of short implants. This review introduces the definition and development of short implants, discusses risk factors of short implants in the posterior maxilla, and provides recommendations for the choice of implant size and restoration design when using short implants.

Key words: Short implants, Posterior maxilla, Risk factors, Restoration design

Shi Bin, Liao Yilin, Yan Qi. Application and risk of short implants in maxillary posterior teeth[J]. Chinese Journal of Oral Implantology, 2021, 26(4): 213-218.

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