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Augmentation to restore bone has been the standard for some time. Research has shown that the implant can be less than half the length of the root, and the crown-to-root ratio can be up to 4:1. Should surgeons avoid augmentation if short or ultra-short implants can be used?

1. Determine if augmenting an area or using short implants is in the patient's best interest;
2. Discuss the scientific principles behind bone augmentations; and
3. Explain the principles and scientific evidence behind narrow, short and ultra-short implants.