Imaging for predictable maxillary implants.
Whereas other radiographs may be adequate for assessment of mandibular anterior implant sites, the use of computerised tomography is recommended for evaluating potential implant sites in the maxillae. A complete denture replica with appropriate radiopaque markers aids in the assessment. Hounsfield densitometric measurements provide additional information on the quality of available bone.
Duckmanton
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Implant Centre, United Dental Hospital, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, University of Sydney, Australia.
Austin
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BW
Lechner
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Klineberg
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D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008437:Maxilla / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011379:Prognosis; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed