Title

Short versus standard-length implants: A systematic review on clinical outcomes and success rates

Authors

Piyush Javiya¹, Mitra Esmaili², Jay Soni², Neelam Chandwani^3,*, Neelima Chowdary Cherukumalli Kapalavayi⁴, Aishwarya G Arya⁵ & Rashmi Laddha⁶

Affiliation

¹Department of Prosthodontics, Crown & Bridge, K. M. Shah Dental College & Hospital, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Piparia, Waghodia, Vadodara, Gujarat, India; ²Department of Cariology and Comprehensive Care, NYU College of Dentistry, New York, USA; ³Department of Dentistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur, India; ⁴Department of Managing Dentist, Brident Dental and Orthodontics Institute, Texas, USA; ⁵Deparment of Periodontology and Implantology, KNRUHS Institute, Mallareddy Institute of Dental Sciences, Telangana, India; ⁶Department of Periodontology, Dr. RR Kambe Dental College and Hospital, Akola, India; *Corresponding author

Email

Piyush Javiya - E-mail: drpnjaviya@gmail.com
Mitra Esmaili - E-mail: me2207@nyu.edu
Jay Soni - E-mail: jss9945@nyu.edu
Neelam Chandwani - E-mail: drneelamch@gmail.com
Neelima Chowdary Cherukumalli Kapalavayi - E-mail: neelima0122@gmail.com
Aishwarya G Arya - E-mail: draishwaryaarya@gmail.com
Rashmi Laddha - E-mail: drrashmirdaga@gmail.com

Article Type

Review

Date

Received July 1, 2025; Revised July 31, 2025; Accepted July 31, 2025, Published July 31, 2025

Abstract

Dental implants have become a reliable solution for edentulism, yet bone limitations often necessitate alternative approaches such as short implants. This systematic review evaluates and compares the clinical outcomes and success rates of short dental implants (≤8 mm) versus standard-length implants (>8 mm) in various clinical scenarios. Data from multiple studies were analyzed to assess implant survival, marginal bone loss, prosthetic complications and long-term stability. The findings suggest that, when appropriately indicated, short implants demonstrate comparable success and survival rates to their longer counterparts, particularly in atrophic ridges where bone augmentation may be avoided. However, variations in surgical techniques, prosthetic protocols and patient-related factors can influence outcomes. Thus, short implants represent a viable, minimally invasive alternative, provided patient selection and clinical protocols are well-considered.

Keywords

Short implants, standard-length implants, dental implants, implant success, implant survival, marginal bone loss, clinical outcomes

Citation

Javiya et al. Bioinformation 21(7): 2235-2240 (2025)

Edited by

A Prashanth

ISSN

0973-2063

Publisher

Biomedical Informatics

License

This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. This is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.