The need to resort to complex bone augmentation procedures or aggressive sinus elevation to manage vertical bone atrophy is becoming a thing of the past. Drawing on 15 years of research and clinical experience, Dr Eduardo Anitua shows in this work that a reduced-length implant can provide the same stability and predictability as a conventional fixture, fundamentally redefining the standards of modern implantology.

By exploring the principles underpinning this minimally invasive philosophy in greater depth, the book teaches the reader to master the biomechanics of short implants, in which diameter and surface design take precedence over length. Through a step-by-step clinical approach, you will learn to apply low-speed biological drilling protocols, to use the frontal cutting drill in complete safety when working adjacent to critical anatomical structures, and to implement the Bioblock® concept to achieve a hermetic seal that helps prevent peri-implantitis. The work also details key protocols for the management of atrophic maxillae by means of transalveolar sinus elevation combined with Plasma Rich in Growth Factors (PRGF-ENDORET®). An indispensable guide to simplifying surgery, reducing patient morbidity, and ensuring stable long-term outcomes.