Stability, Micromotion, and Microstrain in Short Implants with High C/I Ratios: Combined In Vitro and Finite Element Analysis Approach

Short dental implants correlate with poorer values for dental implant stability than conventional implants. High C/I ratios in short implants are associated with increased micromovement and microloading of the bone, but splinting improves biomechanical performance and may be advisable when using short implants, especially in immediate loading protocols.