Short implants versus longer implants in vertically augmented posterior mandibles: result at 8 years after loading from a randomised controlled trial.

CONCLUSIONS: When residual bone height over the mandibular canal is between 7 and 8 mm, 6.6-mm short implants are an interesting alternative to vertical augmentation in posterior atrophic mandibles since the treatment is faster, cheaper and associated with less morbidity.
PMID: 30515480 [PubMed - in process]

Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - December 7, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Felice P, Barausse C, Pistilli R, Ippolito DR, Esposito M Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research