title: Cross-sectional radiography for implant site assessment.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic and Developmental Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver.
authors.forename: D K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Kassebaum
authors.forename: P V
authors.initials: PV
authors.lastname: Nummikoski
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Triplett
authors.forename: R P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Langlais
mesh_terms: D002508:Cephalometry / Q000295:instrumentation; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D015921:Dental Implants; D003772:Dental Pins; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008334:Mandible; D011187:Posture; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D015607:Stents; D014056:Tomography, X-Ray / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants