Short implants in oral rehabilitation

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Introduction and objective: The placement of short dental implants is
used as an alternative treatment modality to bone grafting procedures.
The aim of this study was to discuss, through a literature review, the
features, indications and biomechanical aspects of short implants, as
well as to report the clinical factors that influence on their indication.
Literature review and conclusion: It was found that short implants
osseointegration can be compromised by risk factors that must be
controlled to achieve treatment success. In conclusion, the main indication
of short implants is to avoid an invasive surgery at atrophic areas of
maxilla and mandible. Furthermore, implant design associated with
surface treatment are factors that compensate its short length.