Short implants in the posterior maxilla to avoid sinus augmentation procedure: 5-year results from a retrospective cohort study

DiscussionThe present results indicate the suitability of implants of 7-mm length to replace missing teeth in the posterior maxilla. An unfavorable implant-crown ratio or reduced bone-implant contact length seems to have no negative influence on midterm implant success or on peri-implant hard and soft tissue health.

Source: Dental Technology Blog - January 24, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news