Incorporating digital scans of diagnostic casts into computed tomography for virtual implant treatment planning.
The success of implant treatment depends on the accuracy of the diagnosis and planning. Accurate diagnosis can be achieved with clinician experience and proper diagnostic methods. Cone beam computerized tomography (CBCT) helps to develop and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for the surgeon, restorative team, and patient in order to minimize complications. Radiographic stents are used during CBCT scans; however, they are not problem-free. This article describes a technique for incorporating digital scans of diagnostic casts into CBCT scans for virtual treatment planning.
Associate Professor, Division of Restorative Sciences and Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. Electronic address: yilmaz.16@osu.edu.
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D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography / Q000379:methods*; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000295:instrumentation; D015921:Dental Implants; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D003765:Models, Dental; D061848:Optical Imaging / Q000379:methods; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D014584:User-Computer Interface
D015921:Dental Implants