title: Oral Implant Imaging: A Review.
abstract: Selecting an appropriate implant imaging technique has become a challenging task since the advent of advanced imaging modalities, and many of these are used for implant imaging. On imaging, the modality should not only consider the anatomy but should also provide dimensional accuracy. Many dentists use the conventional method, mostly orthopantograph (OPG), in their routine practice of implant placement. However, because of the drawbacks associated with OPG, higher technologies, such as computed tomography (CT) and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), are better accepted. These help improve image sharpness and reduce distortion. These techniques are not used widely due to the cost effect. Therefore, to decide on the type of imaging technique, all associated advantages and disadvantages should be considered, which will be broadly discussed in this review.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Vyas Dental College & Hospital, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, 342005 India.
authors.forename: Sarika
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Vyas Dental College & Hospital, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, 342005 India.
authors.forename: Neelkant
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Patil
authors.affiliation: Department of Public Health Dentistry, Vyas Dental College & Hospital, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, 342005 India.
authors.forename: Jitender
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Solanki
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, King Khalid University, PO Box 3263, Abha 61741, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Ravinder
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, PDM Dental College & Research Institute, Bahadurgarh-124507, Haryana, India.
authors.forename: Sanjeev
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Laller
keywords: bone density; cone beam computed tomography; implant; radiology; tomography