Bone mapping as a diagnostic approach in Oral Implantology

Abstract

Background: In present times implants in modern dentistry are most reliable modality of treatment for restoration of partial or complete edentulous spans in patient’s mouth. Aim of this article was to review already existing studies concerning evaluation procedures for dimensions of alveolar bone. Materials and Methods: The through search was performed regarding existing literature available regarding bone/ridge mapping on various available platforms like science direct, Google scholar from 1992-2019 and the data obtained was assimilated along with concerned literature knowledge in the existing article. Results: The various methods of assessing dimensions of residual bone were discussed thoroughly and in a simpler and clarified manner. Both direct and indirect techniques of bone mapping performed by an implant surgeon were detailed in a broader spectrum in this review article. Conclusion: In this review article the earlier studies concerning bone mapping and diagnostic modalities for implant therapy were considered and the knowledge obtained was assimilated in this review. The results of indirect technique for bone mapping were found to be similar to those obtained from direct technique for bone mapping. However the bone mapping techniques possesses certain advantages over the radiographic techniques of assessing the bone dimensions. Keywords: Bonemapping, Caliper, Computed Tomography Implant, Implant placement.