title: Implant radiology.
abstract: Implant procedures are becoming commonplace in the dental office. Root form implants are placed by the general dentist, and no longer remain in the realm of dental specialists. Pre- and postsurgical radiographic evaluation of endosseous or root form implants is central to the success of the procedure. This article reviews the applications and limitations of available imaging modalities--from intraoral radiographs to computed tomography imaging--to help the clinician decide which imaging technique is best suited to the task of radiographic evaluation of implants and implant sites.
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis.
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Miles
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Van Dis
mesh_terms: D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D015921:Dental Implants; D006801:Humans; D007568:Jaw / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D056948:Orthognathic Surgical Procedures; D011861:Radiography, Dental / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants