Digital Workflow for New Extra-Short and Short Implants in Atrophic Posterior Mandible Rehabilitation. A Case Report with One-Year of Follow-Up

The design of short and extra-short dental implants has evolved to increase their survival rates and reduce levels of bone loss. This case report describes successful rehabilitations of atrophic posterior mandibles using digital workflow for new extra-short and short implants, with one year of follow-up. Two patients with bone height limitations were rehabilitated using extra short and short implants (4 and 5 mm in length) in the posterior mandible. After 3 months, digital workflow was used, provisional restorations were designed and processed in a CAD/CAM. After 5 months of surgical procedure, the final metal-ceramic restorations were delivered following the same digital workflow process. The patients were followed for one-year post-surgery. The new design of extra short and short dental implants used for the prosthetic rehabilitation through digital workflow represented a favorable treatment for atrophic posterior mandible.