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Role of computed tomography imaging in dental implantology: An overview
Hemchand Surapaneni1, Pallavi Samatha Yalamanchili2, Ravi Shankar Yalavarthy3, Arunima Padmakumar Reshmarani4
1 Department of Prosthodontics, Drs. Sudha and Nageswara Rao Siddhartha Institute of Dental Sciences, Chinaoutpalli, Gannavaram Mandal, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
2 Department of Periodontics, Drs. Sudha and Nageswara Rao Siddhartha Institute of Dental Sciences, Chinaoutpalli, Gannavaram Mandal, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
3 Department of Prosthodontics, Gitams Dental College and Hospital, Gandhi Nagar Campus, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
4 Department of Periodontics, Sree Mookambika Institute of Dental Sciences, Padanilam, Tamil Nadu, India
Correspondence Address:
Hemchand Surapaneni
Department of Prosthodontics, Drs. Sudha and Nageswara Rao Siddhartha Institute of Dental Sciences, Chinaoutpalli, Gannavaram Mandal, Vijayawada, - 521 286, Andhra Pradesh
India
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DOI: 10.4103/2321-3841.120105
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Dental implants have become an accepted form of permanent tooth replacement. Advanced imaging studies can be used to determine the suitability of implant placement. Dental computed tomography (CT) has been proved to be an excellent procedure for characterizing the anatomy and dental related abnormalities of the jaws. A number of modalities such as dentascan, cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), dental CBCT software, etc., are now available. This makes the diagnostic process more interactive and increases the diagnostic potential. This article reviews the various imaging modalities available for pre-operative implant site assessment, measurement of bone density, use of radio opaque surgical guide and stimulation of implant placement using computerized application of CT. |
