Rehabilitation of Atrophied Maxillary Bones With Short-Splinted Implants in a Periodontitis Patient: A Six-Year Follow-Up Case Report.

This case report aims to report the successful use of a short-splinted implant in a patient with a history of periodontal disease. Two implants were used to rehabilitate severe atrophied alveolar ridge with fixed prosthesis. Despite the left posterior ridge being weakened by maxillary sinus pneumatization and bone remodeling after tooth extraction, no bone grafts nor sinus osteotomy procedures were needed for the rehabilitation surgery. The report examines the use of Roxolid® SLActive® surface implants (Straumann Group, Basel, Switzerland) for the restoration of missing posterior teeth in the atrophied alveolar ridge. These implants offer improved mechanical properties that enhance their durability and dependability, which increase their survival rate. This case report demonstrates that the use of short-splinted implants can effectively reduce morbidity rates and the risk of implant failure. Additionally, the simplified rehabilitation surgery involving a short implant, when combined with proper surgical and prosthetic management, appears to be a viable treatment option that is both cost-effective and less time-consuming for rehabilitating atrophied maxillary ridges. It is important to emphasize that rigorous periodontal maintenance, which includes regular professional follow-ups and effective oral hygiene practices, is essential for achieving optimal health of both soft and hard oral tissues around dental implants.