Radiographic Evaluation in Implant Patients: A Review.

Abstract

Diagnostic imaging is crucial in assessing dental implant patients. The height, width, and shape of the bone are precisely depicted and measured by these tests, which help pinpoint the locations of significant anatomical structures adjacent to the implant placement sites. The type of implant to be utilized, the positioning of the remaining dentition, and the degree to which bone quality or quantity is in question all play a role in determining the radiologic approach that is most suited for a given patient. This review is an update on the current knowledge in the field of radiographic evaluation in implant placement. Considering the radiation exposure and the expense of each test, it is important to carefully determine whether pre-implant imaging is acceptable in each situation. Although multislice computed tomography is the gold standard from the authors' perspective, not every implant situation can justify such a test.