title: Technique for identifying keratinized gingival tissue and soft tissue morphology on 3-dimensional implant-planning software images.
abstract: Preoperative 3-dimensional (3D) planning using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and 3D implant-planning software is used routinely for implant placement. However, despite its importance in planning surgical technique (conventional or flapless surgery) and prognosis, the distribution of keratinized gingival tissues (KGT) and soft tissue morphology cannot be identified with CBCT or planning software images. This report introduces a technique for identifying the distribution of KGT and soft tissue morphology during preoperative 3D planning.
authors.affiliation: Private practice, Nakatsu, Oita, Japan.
authors.forename: Toshio
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kaku
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor, Section of Implant and Rehabilitative Dentistry, Division of Oral Rehabilitation, Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan. Electronic address: ogino@dent.kyushu-u.ac.jp.
authors.forename: Yoichiro
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Ogino
authors.affiliation: Associate Professor, Section of Oral Reconstructive Biotechnology, Division of Oral Rehabilitation, Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.
authors.forename: Yasuyuki
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Matsushita
authors.affiliation: Professor, Section of Implant and Rehabilitative Dentistry, Division of Oral Rehabilitation, Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.
authors.forename: Kiyoshi
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Koyano
mesh_terms: D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design / Q000379:methods*; D005881:Gingiva / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods; D007633:Keratins; D012984:Software; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D007633:Keratins