Viability of Maxillary Single Crowns Supported by 4-mm Short Implants: A Finite Element Study.

CONCLUSION: The use of 4-mm short implants to support single crowns in the posterior maxilla region may be feasible in habitual conditions; however, the risk associated with significant oblique loads should be mitigated by adopting a mutually protected occlusion approach and using acrylic occlusal devices if necessary.
PMID: 32406649 [PubMed - in process]

Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants - May 16, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants Source Type: research