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Diagnostic imaging overview

Key points

  • Diagnostic imaging is often an essential element in oral rehabilitation for a missing single tooth.
  • Intra-oral imaging is often sufficient to establish a proper evaluation of the bone and neighbouring teeth.
  • Cross-sectional imaging may be relevant to assess remaining bone volume and anatomical landmarks in the vicinity.
  • Three-dimensional imaging opened the possibility for preoperative implant planning and guided surgery.

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A very important part of single implant diagnosis is determining if sufficient bone of good quality is available to support placement of an implant. It is also important to ensure the adjacent teeth and bone are free from pathology. A proper diagnosis should even assess whether it is necessary to reposition the maxillary sinus as well as orthodontically move approximating roots to establish required space. The minimum radiographs needed to permit a proper diagnosis include both a panoramic and periapical radiographs.

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