TY - JOUR
T1 - Diagnostic imaging of trabecular bone microstructure for oral implants: a literature review
AU - Ibrahim, N.
AU - Parsa, A.
AU - Hassan, B.
AU - van der Stelt, P.
AU - Wismeijer, D.
PY - 2013
Y1 - 2013
N2 - Several dental implant studies have reported that radiographic evaluation of bone quality can aid in reducing implant failure. Bone quality is assessed in terms of its quantity, density, trabecular characteristics and cells. Current imaging modalities vary widely in their efficiency in assessing trabecular structures, especially in a clinical setting. Most are very costly, require an extensive scanning procedure coupled with a high radiation dose and are only partially suitable for patient use. This review examines the current literature regarding diagnostic imaging assessment of trabecular microstructure prior to oral implant placement and suggests cone beam CT as a method of choice for evaluating trabecular bone microstructure.
AB - Several dental implant studies have reported that radiographic evaluation of bone quality can aid in reducing implant failure. Bone quality is assessed in terms of its quantity, density, trabecular characteristics and cells. Current imaging modalities vary widely in their efficiency in assessing trabecular structures, especially in a clinical setting. Most are very costly, require an extensive scanning procedure coupled with a high radiation dose and are only partially suitable for patient use. This review examines the current literature regarding diagnostic imaging assessment of trabecular microstructure prior to oral implant placement and suggests cone beam CT as a method of choice for evaluating trabecular bone microstructure.
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U2 - 10.1259/dmfr.20120075
DO - 10.1259/dmfr.20120075
M3 - Article
SN - 0250-832X
VL - 42
SP - 20120075
JO - Dentomaxillofacial Radiology
JF - Dentomaxillofacial Radiology
IS - 3
ER -