Abstract
Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of high-frequency ultrasound (HFUS) for measurement of bone thickness surrounding dental implants. Methods: Eight porcine bone samples containing dental implants were scanned by a HFUS scanner and compared using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and an optical scanner. Bone thickness was measured in the buccolingual region of dental implants in 10 points distributed between the platform and apical portion of the implant. Results: The mean measurement error for the ultrasound method was 0.11 mm, whereas CBCT showed a measurement error of 0.20 mm. For both devices, the maximal measurement error was 0.28 mm. Conclusion: Within the simulated limited conditions of this study, high-frequency ultrasound, with optical scanning used as a reference, presented higher accuracy in comparison to CBCT, and seems to be a promising tool for measuring peri-implant bone.
Highlights
The success of a dental implant rehabilitation depends on the health of hard and soft peri-implant tissues [1]
Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of high-frequency ultrasound (HFUS) for measurement of bone thickness surrounding dental implants
Eight porcine bone samples containing dental implants were scanned by a HFUS scanner and compared using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and an optical scanner
Summary
The success of a dental implant rehabilitation depends on the health of hard and soft peri-implant tissues [1]. In order to achieve an optimal functional and aesthetic result, total coverage of the dental implant by bone is required [2,3], since there is strong correlation between bone thickness and primary implant stability [4]. In the case of serious complications, bone resorption may be advanced and result in loss of osseointegration and subsequent implant failure [9]. These slight changes in bone volume may be detected early by using diagnostic imaging to monitor the peri-implant bone—an important step in follow-up visits [10]
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