The Rehabilitation of Atrophic Jaws Using Short Implants With Different Surface Characteristics

The Rehabilitation of Atrophic Jaws Using Short Implants With Different Surface Characteristics: Multicentric RCT

The aim of the research is to evaluate the clinical outcome of short dental implants, characterized by a new macro-structural design and inserted in the upper or lower jaw in patients with reduced bone volume. The clinical outcomes will be compared for different surface treatments of implant neck and those of prosthetic components.

Inclusion Criteria:

• healthy patients, with edentulous maxillary or mandibular ridge, requiring rehabilitation with two adjacent implants;
• at least 6 month after extraction;

Exclusion Criteria:

• post-extractive implants;
• sites requiring bone regeneration or maxillary sinus lift;
• general health problems that contraindicate implant treatment.