Archives
-
Radiographic Assessment of Dental Implants
Author(s)
Mohamed Rashik K. M.
Department of Periodontics, S.R.M. Kattankulathur Dental College & Hospital, SRMIST, Potheri – 603203, Chennai, India.P. L. Ravishankar
Department of Periodontics, S.R.M. Kattankulathur Dental College & Hospital, SRMIST, Potheri – 603203, Chennai, India.ISBN 978-81-970064-9-4 (Print)
ISBN 978-81-970064-3-2 (eBook)
DOI: 10.9734/bpi/mono/978-81-970064-9-4Recent advances and improvements in dental radiography provide the dentist with more options to plan and evaluate implants than ever before. Clinicians should apply selection criteria to determine which radiographs will be needed for a particular case, based on the need for diagnostic information and treatment objectives. Periapical, panoramic and CBCT imaging each have their advantages and disadvantages. When appropriately applied, radiographic examination serves as an essential adjunct to a thorough clinical exam. Together, these provide a solid foundation on which to plan and evaluate dental implant therapy.
This book highlights the advances in radiography provide clinicians with more options than ever before for evaluating patients and planning implant treatment.
