David Nisand: Short implants for limited bone volume

The rehabilitation of the resorbed jaw remains a surgical and prosthetic challenge. This may involve the modification of the bone to allow for placement of dental implants, or alternatively the use of short implants. EAO consensus defines short implants as implants with an intrabony length of 8 mm or less. Dr Nisand presents a comprehensive literature overview and reviews aspects of survival rates, primary stability, bone to implant contact, crown to implant ratio, guidelines for remaining bone heights, bone density, implant design and surface. The morbidity of treatment with short implants has to be compared to the morbidity of the bone augmentation procedure alternatives. Dr Nisand summarizes that treatment with short implants is a successful minimizing surgery concept with survival rates comparable to standard length implants, offers faster and cheaper treatment with less morbidity and extends the treatment options for patients.