J Korean Acad Prosthodont.  1998 Dec;36(6):900-913.

Evaluation of bone quality in alveolar crest obscured by dental implants: A pilot study by densitometric digital analysis in mandibular bone specimen

• Kwon KR

Abstract

Despite of technical difficulties, the combination of occlusal projection and densitometric digital analysis may ultimately provide a means of detection of subtle bone loss at the facial and lingual side of dental implant (Oblique occlusal view is more useful for ITI dental implant due to its contour of shoulder as like tulip' flower). In this study, conventional periapical projections of x-ray beam had shown more high sensitivity to detect the bony defects than oblique occlusal projections in alveolar crest obscured by dental implants or not, even if the difference was not statistically significant. Unlike conventional periapical projections, occusal projections combined with densitometric digital analysis technique may provide a means for detection of subtle bone change at the all around of implants without obscuring effect by implant itself. Although the results from this in vitro study were performed under limited circumstances, these results might afford more possibility and versatile modality of diagnosis options to clinician in the implant practice.

MeSH Terms

Dental Implants*
Diagnosis
Pilot Projects*
Shoulder
Dental Implants