title: Presurgical implant-site assessment and restoratively driven digital planning.
abstract: Cone-beam computed tomography imaging and 3-dimensional (3D) computer software allows for greatly enhanced visualization of bone, critical anatomy, and restorative plans. These systems allow clinicians to digitally process 3D images and restorative templates, facilitating dental implant planning. This article highlights the use of contemporary methods of digital assessment combined with traditional restorative philosophies to allow the clinician to plan implant positions based on "crown-down" clinical requirements. This approach permits clinicians to have more control over the implant treatment plan by creating ideal, virtual restorations and managing implant positions based on the virtual plan with simplified, cost-effective techniques.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 1001 Shadow Lane, MS 7415, Suite 204-K, Las Vegas, NV 89106-4124, USA; Advanced Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Loma Linda University, 11092 Anderson Street, Room 3313, Loma Linda, CA 92350, USA. Electronic address: mds@scherer.net.
authors.forename: Michael D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Scherer
mesh_terms: D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography / Q000379:methods*; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods; D015921:Dental Implants; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012984:Software; D014584:User-Computer Interface
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants
keywords: Cone beam computed tomography; Digital registration; Presurgical virtual implant planning; Three-dimensional imaging