title: Computerized tomography-based imaging and surgical guidance in oral implantology.
abstract: Computerized tomography (CT)-based imaging and surgical guidance carry both radiographic information such as height, density, and width of bone and clinical information such as axis of orientation for a successful prosthodontic result, thus determining the trajectory, depth, and distribution of the implants. The objective of this report is to review the associated literature and recent developments in CT-image-based information and surgical guidance systems. This report attempts to provide an argument for the development of evidence-based research on the utility of such systems and their effect on outcome in oral implantology.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences, University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, Buffalo, NY, USA. dalmog@edgimplants.com
authors.forename: Dov M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Almog
authors.forename: B W
authors.initials: BW
authors.lastname: Benson
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Wolfgang
authors.forename: N L
authors.initials: NL
authors.lastname: Frederiksen
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Brooks
mesh_terms: D015519:Bone Density; D002508:Cephalometry; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*