Effect of time in function on the predictability of short dental implants (≤6 mm): A meta-analysis.
Konstantinos VazourasAndre Barbisan De SouzaHadi GholamiPanos PapaspyridakosSarah PagniHans-Peter WeberPublished in: Journal of oral rehabilitation (2020)
Short implants in function for more than 3 years presented higher failure rates compared to SI in function for <3 years. Splinting crowns supported by SIs in the posterior area should be considered. However, SI is a valid option for selected cases given their relatively high long-term survival rates.
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