Diagnostic imaging of dental implant

“Assessment of Response of Dental Clinicians and Patients towards Different Imaging Modalities Used In Diagnostic Evaluation of Dental Implant Therapy.”

Aim: To assess the response of clinicians and patient towards various imaging modalities used in diagnostic evaluation of dental implant therapy. Materials and Methods: 200 clinicians with more than 5 years of experience in implant dentistry were selected in study. Every clinician was requested to judge accessibility, maneuverability, accuracy, reproducibility, reliability, ease of understandin...

Diagnostic Imaging in Veterinary Dental Practice.

History and Physical Examination Findings A 2-year-old 32-kg (70.5 lb) spayed female mixed-breed dog was referred to the Animal Hospital of Verona for evaluation of a cystic lesion of the oral cavity. Previous examination had not yielded a definitive diagnosis. Oral examination revealed a purple to pink swelling approximately 15 X 20 X 11 mm involving the dorsal aspect of the left mandible in t...

CT-based dental imaging for implant planning and surgical guidance.

CT-based dental imaging for implant planning and surgical guidance carries both clinical and radiographic information for implant positioning as far as trajectory, depth and distribution. The significance of accurate planning and surgical guidance as it pertains to critical anatomical landmarks, such as the mandibular canal, maxillary sinus and adjacent teeth, cannot be overstated. This case re...

Dental Implant Information

Dental implant infections.

Dental implants provide a restorative tool to support crowns, bridge abutments, and removable dentures. Osseointegrated implants are titanium posts that are surgically implanted in alveolar bone. A tight immobile bond (osseointegration) forms between bone and titanium, and prosthetic and restorative fixtures are attached to the implants. Titanium implants differ from natural teeth, which may ma...