Short implants (6mm) vs. vertical bone augmentation and standard-length implants ( ≥9mm) in atrophic posterior mandibles: a 5-year retrospective study

This retrospective study compared the 5-year clinical and radiographic outcomes of short implants (6 mm) (short group), and standard-length implants ( ≥9mm) placed after a vertical augmentation with autologous bone blocks (augmentation group), supporting partial fixed prostheses in the posterior mandible. Forty-five partially edentulous patients were enrolled in the study and evaluated after 5 years: 22 (51 implants) in the augmentation group an d 23 (46 implants) in the short group. Eight surgical complications occurred in the augmentation group versus none in the short group (P=0.003).

Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - July 24, 2017 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: F. Pieri, C. Forlivesi, E. Caselli, G. Corinaldesi Tags: Clinical Paper Source Type: research