title: Three-dimensional CT scan analysis for implant-supported fixed prostheses.
abstract: Rapid technological advances in dental implantology, computer imaging, and dental radiography in combination with traditional prosthetic concepts offer today's clinicians unprecedented possibilities in diagnosis and treatment planning. This article presents information on the use of three-dimensional computed tomography scan analysis to determine the quality (density), quantity, and location of bone to establish the most effective implant placement. In addition, this article analyzes the correlation of prosthodontic, periodontic, and technological concepts necessary for completion of a maxillary and mandibular fixed, full-mouth rehabilitation.
authors.affiliation: University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Department of Periodontics, Philadelphia, USA.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Gogarnoiu
authors.forename: R R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Cavanaugh
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D015921:Dental Implants; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D006801:Humans; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D008437:Maxilla / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants