Short implants are more and more frequently used in the dental practice, and it is also reflected in the literature. The number of international publications on this subject has significantly increased in the recent years. Since there are many controversial issues related to its application, the authors set themselves the objective to present the most important experience of publications to dentists who are involved in dental implantology. Based on the results of the 33 reviewed publications (9 Review articles and 24 clinical studies), the authors recommend the use of short implants in the daily dental practice.

Key words: short implant, indication, contraindication, principles of application

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