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CC BY 4.0 · Eur J Dent 2024; 18(01): 097-103
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1771028
Review Article

Long-Term Clinical Outcomes of Single Crowns or Short Fixed Partial Dentures Supported by Short (≤6 mm) Dental Implants: A Systematic Review

Authors

  • Sara Hashemi 

    1   Dental Students Research Committee, School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

  • Shivasadat Tabatabaei 

    2   The School of Public Health, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

  • Kimia Baghaei 

    1   Dental Students Research Committee, School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

  • Amirhossein Fathi

    3   Dental Prosthodontics Department, Dental Materials Research Center, School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

  • Ramin Atash

    4   Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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Abstract

Long-term clinical outcomes of short dental implants (≤6 mm) supporting single crowns or short fixed partial dentures have been reported differently in different studies and need more clarification. This systematic study evaluated the rate of bone loss (BL), the durability of implants equal to or shorter than 6 mm supporting single crowns or short fixed partial dentures, and prosthetic-related side effects during 5 years of follow-up. Five databases (PubMed, MEDLINE, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Cochrane) were electronically and manually searched for longitudinal studies with a follow-up period of 5 years or more until January 2023. The study question was, “Does the implant equal to or shorter than 6 mm affect BL and survival rate of the implant-supported prosthesis after 5 years of follow-up?”. From 752 identified articles, nine studies were selected for further evaluation. After 5 years of follow-up, most studies had more than 90% survival rate and the maximum BL was 0.54 mm. Still, in internal and external connections, these changes were not substantial. For example, screw loosening was the most common problem with implanted prostheses. Implants of 6 mm or shorter are a suitable treatment option in atrophic ridges with good durability and fewer side effects during a follow-up period of more than 5 years.

Keywords

crown - implant - review


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Article published online:
17 August 2023

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