Due to anatomical limitations, the posterior region often lacks sufficient alveolar bone height for conventional implants. Bone augmentation techniques have drawbacks, while short implants offer a minimally invasive option. This case report details a 48-year-old male patient who received short implants in the posterior region. After 7 years of functional loading, the implants remained stable with no loss or mechanical complications. The clinical outcomes were closely associated with the implant design, Morse taper connection, and occlusal adjustment of the restoration. However, short dental implants necessitate rational utilization and design, along with regular follow-up visits and occlusal evaluations. The present case aims to provide supplementary evidence for the long-term clinical application of short dental implants in bone-deficient posterior regions.
Xia et al. (Thu,) studied this question.