Abstract

Short dental implants (SDIs) have become a popular alternative in cases where anatomical constraints or insufficient bone volume preclude the use of longer implants. A key determinant of the success of dental implants is primary stability, which can be influenced by a variety of factors, including the length of the implant and its insertion depth. The aim of this study was to assess the primary stability of short dental implants, focusing on how the length and depth of insertion affect the outcomes in a novel artificial bone mandible model in vitro. The results suggest that both implant length and insertion depth play significant roles in primary stability, which has implications for the design and placement of short implants in clinical settings.

Keywords: Primary stability; short dental implants; implant length; insertion depth; artificial bone mandible model; in vitro study