Main description:

Precise radiographic planning of implant areas influences the treatment planning both from the surgical and the prosthodontic point of view. Thorough radiographic assessment reduces the incidence of complications. Early recognition of failure helps in dealing with complications. This book is an innovative issue dealing with radiographic techniques for the placement and assessment of endosseous oral implants. It is a practical guide for all those involved in oral implant surgery and prosthetic rehabilitation. Richly illustrated with radiographs, overview tables and flow diagrams it provides step by step procedures for the planning and assessment of oral implants.

Contents:

General Introduction.- I. Radiographic Evaluation of the Areas to Be Implanted.- 1. Imaging Procedures for Pre-Operative Assessment.- 1.1 Introduction.- 1.2 Analogue Intra-Oral Radiography.- 1.3 Digital Intra-Oral Radiography.- 1.4 Lateral Cephalography.- 1.5 Panoramic Radiography.- 1.6 Conventional Tomograph.- 1.7 Computer Tomography (CT).- 1.8 Recent Developments in Pre-Operative Treatment Planning.- 1.9 Concluding Remarks.- 2. Jaw Bone Quality and Quantity.- 2.1 Introduction.- 2.2 The Mandible.- 2.3 The Maxilla.- 3. Radiographic Indications and Contra-Indications for Implant Placement.- 3.1 Introduction.- 3.2 Radiographic Indications.- 3.3 Radiographic Contra-Indications.- 3.4 A Practical Guide for Pre-Operative Planning.- II. Radiographic Follow-Up of Endosseous Implants.- 4. Bone Quantity.- 4.1 Methodologies for Assessment of Alveolar Bone Quantity.- 4.2 Methodologies for Assessment of Peri-Implant Bone Quantity.- 4.3 Peri-Implant Bone Height Changes.- 5. Bone Quality.- 5.1 Methodologies for Assessment of Alveolar Bone Quality.- 5.2 Methodologies for Assessment of Peri-Implant Bone Quality.- 5.3 Peri-Implant Bone Density Changes.- 6. Radiographic Assessment of Implant Complications and/or Failures.- 6.1 Introduction.- 6.2 Assessment of Bone-to-Implant Interface.- 6.3 Assessment of Marginal Bone Level Stability.- 6.4 CT-Scan Images.- Summary.- References.