PMID- 29023612 OWN - Quintessenz Verlags-GmbH CI - Copyright Quintessenz Verlags-GmbH OCI - Copyright Quintessenz Verlags-GmbH TA - Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent JT - International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry IS - 1945-3388 (Electronic) IS - 0198-7569 (Print) IP - 6 VI - 37 PST - ppublish DP - 2017 PG - 819-824 LA - en TI - A Minimally Invasive Approach Using a 4-mm Implant Without Extraction of Impacted Maxillary Canine: Four-Year Postloading Results LID - 10.11607/prd.3334 [doi] FAU - Felice, Pietro AU - Felice P FAU - Barausse, Carlo AU - Barausse C FAU - Stefanini, Martina AU - Stefanini M FAU - Pistilli, Roberto AU - Pistilli R FAU - Zucchelli, Giovanni AU - Zucchelli G CN - AB - The aim of this case report was to suggest an alternative minimally invasive surgical approach to an impacted maxillary canine using a 4-mm-long implant for a fixed prosthetic rehabilitation, avoiding tooth extraction or surgically forced extrusion and exploiting the 6 mm of coronal bone availability. At 4 years postloading, the implant was healthy and well integrated with stable marginal bone levels. The 4-mm length of the implant reduced operative times, postsurgical morbidity, possible complications, and costs. Short implants might be an alternative to traditional, more invasive surgical procedures used in the rehabilitative treatment of impacted maxillary canines. AID - 854233