Imaging for dental implant therapy, what do Palestinian dentists prefer?

Abstract

Aim: To report the radiographic modalities preferred during dental implant therapy in Palestine. Material and methods: fourteen multiple-choice questions were delivered in electronic and hardcopy formats questionnaires during the sixth international implantology conference (Palestine). The questions mainly investigated the radiographic techniques that are mostly used based on various clinical scenarios and treatment phases. Results: One hundred and thirty-seven responses were captured. The majority of the participants were general dentists with implant experience (79.6%). Less than a third of the participants (27.2%) were members of the Palestinian Association of Dental Implantology. The majority (85.9%) of them have their practice in a city zone. Panoramic radiograph (PAN) combined with Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) was the most preferred radiographic technique during the planning stage. PAN as a single examination was the most preferred radiograph directly after the implant surgery and during the follow up of Asymptomatic patients. The majority of the participants believe that three-dimensional techniques provide additional anatomical details essential for the success of the implant treatment. Conclusion: Panoramic radiograph and CBCT was the preferred choice during the planning stages of dental implants.