Short Implants in Modern Practice: From Minimally Invasive Solutions to Routine Clinical Indications
The use of short implants has significantly evolved over the past decade, supported by advances in implant design and a growing body of scientific evidence. Initially indicated for the rehabilitation of patients with severe alveolar bone atrophy to avoid invasive augmentation procedures, their application has progressively expanded to cases with more favorable bone conditions.
This lecture will provide an evidence-based overview of short implants in modern implantology, focusing on their role as a minimally invasive alternative that reduces surgical morbidity, treatment time, and patient discomfort. Their use in both compromised and standard clinical scenarios will be critically analyzed.
Key aspects will include biological and biomechanical principles, current indications, and criteria for proper case selection. Step-by-step surgical and prosthetic protocols will be presented to ensure predictable clinical outcomes.
All recommendations will be supported by a rigorous review of contemporary literature, including systematic reviews and long-term studies, offering clinicians a practical and scientifically grounded framework for daily practice.
