title: An innovative simplified method for assessing available bone in mandible for implant.
abstract: The primary factor that determines the success of implant is the amount of available bone in the edentulous site. Diagnostic imaging and techniques help to develop and implement a cohesive and comprehensive treatment plan according to the available bone. In the following case report an innovative simplified method (poor man CT) is used to fabricate a three dimensional model to assess the available bone for implant placement in mandible.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Indira Gandhi Dental College, Ernakulam, Kerala, India.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Binsu
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, AECS Maruti College of Dental Sciences, Chennai, India.
authors.forename: K Chandrasekharan
authors.initials: KC
authors.lastname: Nair
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College, Chennai, India.
authors.forename: Sanjana
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Nayar
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Suchita
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Tella
keywords: Extraoral impression; intraoral impression; three-dimensional model