Six-mm versus 10-mm long implants in the rehabilitation of posterior edentulous jaws: A 5-year follow-up of a randomised controlled trial.

CONCLUSIONS: Implant and prosthetic survival and success rates were similar between prostheses supported by 6-mm or 10-mm long implants. Conflict-of-interests statement: The present study was supported by grant 369_2004 from ITI, Basel, Switzerland used to provide free implants and prosthetic components to the patient. Authors declare no conflict of interest. PMID: 25422825 [PubMed - in process]

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Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - November 28, 2014 Category: Dentistry Authors: Romeo E, Storelli S, Casano G, Scanferla M, Botticelli D Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research