title: Use of narrow-diameter implants in the posterior jaw: a systematic review.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Evidence is limited on the efficacy of narrow-diameter implants (NDIs) in the posterior jaw.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this systematic review was to assess the survival of NDIs and provide guidelines for their safe use.
  
  
  METHODS
  Electronic search of the English-language literature enriched by hand search to identify suitable publications was made. Only peer-reviewed clinical studies published from January 1990 through March 2014 were included.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Seventeen studies with a total of 1644 implants met the inclusion criteria, with an observation period from 1 up to 12 years. The mean survival rate of 98.6% was reported. Technical and other complications were observed.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Short-term clinical data suggest that NDIs may serve in the posterior jaw as an alternative to standard-diameter implants. However, certain clinical conditions must be observed to assure long-term success.
authors: *Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon; Senior Lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon. †Private Practice, Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, Tyre, Lebanon; Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Doha, Qatar. ‡Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, University Paris VI, Paris, France. §Clinical Professor, Head of Implantology Unit, Faculty of Dentistry, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon. ‖Associate Clinical Professor, Periodontology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon.
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mesh_terms: D003757:Dental Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D015921:Dental Implants / Q000009:adverse effects; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D017268:Dental Prosthesis Retention; D006801:Humans; D056948:Orthognathic Surgical Procedures
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants