Survival of short implants is improved with greater implant length, placement in the mandible compared with the maxilla, and in nonsmokers.

PURPOSE/QUESTION: What is the 2-year estimated implant survival rate of short (<10 mm) dental implants installed in partially edentulous patients? SOURCE OF FUNDING: Information not available. TYPE OF STUDY/
DESIGN: Systematic review with meta-analysis of data. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 1: Good quality, patient-oriented evidence. STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION GRADE: Grade B: Inconsistent or limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence.