title: Conventional linear tomography: protocol for assessing endosseous implant sites.
abstract: Proper implant dimension and implant site selection are two major factors that affect the eventual prosthodontic rehabilitation and long-term serviceability of the implant and prosthesis. Conventional linear tomography permits accurate measurements and assessment of available bone for both factors. A protocol for the use of conventional linear tomography for diagnostic assessment, evaluation of proposed implant sites, and the selection of proper implant type and dimension is presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pa, USA.
authors.forename: Y H
authors.initials: YH
authors.lastname: Ismail
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Azarbal
authors.forename: S F
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: Kapa
mesh_terms: D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D015921:Dental Implants; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D007574:Jaw Relation Record; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D011858:Radiographic Magnification; D014056:Tomography, X-Ray
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants