Clinical performance of short implants vs. standard implants in edentulous patients. An umbrella review.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To assess the clinical performance of short implants compared to standard-length implants in edentulous patients through an umbrella review.

Material and methods

A comprehensive search was conducted in databases such as PubMed, Cochrane Library, Scopus, SciELO, Google Scholar, ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, and OpenGrey, covering literature up to June 2025. Included studies were systematic reviews, with or without meta-analysis, that compared short implants with standard-length implants, with or without bone augmentation, reporting on implant survival, marginal bone loss, and biological or prosthetic complications. Reviews of a narrative nature, rapid reviews, clinical trials, observational or experimental studies, case reports, editorials, letters, protocols, and po

SUBMITTER: Arbildo-Vega HI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12488567 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature