0000-0000 TMP Universal Journal of Medical Research and Surgical Techniques 0000-0000 Twisting Memoirs Publication 10.69557/7kwr2431 DENTAL IMPLANT REHABILITATION IN PATIENTS WITH LIMITED MOUTH OPENING: CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS Sikri Dr. Arpit Associate Professor & Post Graduate Teacher, Department of Prosthodontics, Crown & Bridge and Oral Implantology, Bhojia Dental College & Hospital, Budh (Baddi), Teh. Baddi, Distt. Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India, 03 03 2025 1 1 Copyright © 2025 TMP Universal Journal of Medical Research and Surgical Techniques 2025 This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License which permits unrestricted use, sharing, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license, and indicate if changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Dental implant therapy has revolutionized oral rehabilitation by providing a reliable solution for edentulism. However, implant placement in patients with a limited mouth opening presents unique challenges, requiring modifications in surgical techniques, instrumentation, and prosthetic workflows. This narrative review explores the difficulties encountered during implant placement in such patients, reviews available literature, and discusses innovative approaches to optimize outcomes. Various strategies, including alternative implant designs, computer-aided techniques, and specialized surgical protocols, are reviewed to provide clinicians with practical solutions.

 Keywords Dental implants Digital dentistry Implant placement Limited mouth opening minimally invasive surgery Trismus