Single ultra-short implant rehabilitation of posterior atrophic maxillae with 5 years follow-up.

Abstract

Rehabilitation of edentulous ridges, in some cases, can represent a challange for both the oral surgeon and the patient. After teeth loss, posterior sectors of the maxilla can shrink because of both the crestal resorption and sinus pneumatization. The implant placement in such cases requires invasive procedures of sinus lift and bone augmentation. In cases where these steps are not possible, short implant placement should be considered to offer a fixed rehabilitation. We report a case of rehabilitation with a short 5mm length implant in the posterior maxillae atrophic area. A documented follow-up of 5 years is reported, showing a good biologic and functional performance.