Rehabilitation of the incomplete dentition by means of osseointegrated implants represents a highly predictable and widespread therapy. Advantages of oral implant treatment over conventional non-surgical prosthetic rehabilitation involve avoidance of removable dentures and tooth structure conservation of the remaining dentition. Implant placement necessitates sufficient bone quantity as well as bone quality, that may be compromised following tooth loss or trauma. Sufficient alveolar bone to host implants of 10 mm in length and 3-4 mm in diameter has been traditionally regarded as minimum requirements to allow bone-demanded implant placement. Three-dimensional bone morphology, however, may not permit favourable implant positioning.

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