Abstracto

Radiographic Aids in Implantology: A Review.

K Niranjani, Jaiganesh Ramamurthy, and Aarthy Viswanath

The use of dental implants has increased dramatically over the last decade and is becoming the preferred choice of replacing missing teeth over conventional fixed and removable prosthesis. There are many factors that play a role in success of implant. One important factor is the presurgical determination of the alveolar ridge. This review has been done with the objective of evaluating different radiographic aids available for implant planning and implant placement. Radiographic aids used to assess the suitability of implant placement and appropriate sites for implant placement, size of the implant that can be placed and need for any ridge surgery before placement. Ideal imaging techniques should have the following objectives (i) cross sectional view of the dental arch for visualization of jaw size. (ii) Accuracy of measurements. (iii) Bone quality. (iv) Presence or absence of pathoses. (v) Transfer of radiographic and clinical information. (vi) Should be in reasonable cost. (vii) Minimal radiation exposure Advanced techniques helps to assess the postoperative failure, improper placement of implant and violation of important structures.