Cross-sectional radiography for implant site assessment.
An accurate tomographic technique is described for acquisition of optimal cross-sectional images of implant sites before implant surgery. The described technique is applicable to tomographic systems equipped with a cephalometric head positioner. This cross-sectional tomographic technique was performed on a series of patients and the images of the first 20 patients subsequently evaluated. The cross-sectional images allowed for the characterization of the alveolar crest and visualization of anatomic structures in a buccolingual dimension while providing an accurate estimation of available vertical space from the crest.
Kassebaum
D K
DK
The University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.
Nummikoski
P V
PV
Triplett
R G
RG
Langlais
R P
RP
D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003757:Dental Implantation; D006801:Humans; D011861:Radiography, Dental / Q000379:methods; D014054:Tomography / Q000379:methods*; D014716:Vertical Dimension