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Indicates sessions with recordings available for purchase.We previously used sinus augmentations and grafting to gain bone for our implant placements. When first introduced to short implants we were skeptical about the claims. The premise was contrary to traditional thinking about implants. Articles began to appear which indicated that these implants were as successful as traditional length implants. An article published by Ewers showed that 4 ultra-short implants can be used to support full dentures in compromised patients. The result is that within our private practices, the number of graft procedures has greatly diminished resulting in less risk and cost to the patient. The overall success rate of short and ultra-short implants has been comparable to more traditional length implants.
References:
Urdaneta RA, Daher S, Leary J,Emanuel K, Chuang SK, The Survival of Ultrashort Locking Taper Implants, International Journal of Oral and maxillofacial Implants 2012:27:644-654
Seeman R, Marincola M, Seay D, Perisanidis C, Barger N, Ewers R, Preliminary Results of Fixed Fiber Reinforced Resin Bridges on Four 4x5mm Ultrashort Implants in Comprised Bony Sites: A Pilot Study, Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery:2014 Nov 14.pli so278-2391 (14)01632-2 doi:10 1016/j.joms 2014. 10.031 (Epub ahead of print)