title: Case History Report: Cone Beam Computed Tomography for Implant Insertion Guidance in the Presence of a Dense Bone Island.
abstract: This article describes the use of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) to diagnose a dense bone island (DBI) to facilitate implant insertion guidance in a patient followed up for 4 years. Suitable image-directed preplanning and periodic review by CBCT scanning is recommended when a jaw DBI is encountered in treatment planning for implant placement.
authors.forename: Ze-jian
authors.initials: ZJ
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: Ren-fa
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Lai
authors.forename: Zhi-qiang
authors.initials: ZQ
authors.lastname: Feng
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography / Q000379:methods*; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D019250:Dental Implants, Single-Tooth; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010026:Osteosclerosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*