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Proposed method for the standardized measurement of marginal bone height on periapical radiographs with the Brånemark
Background:
Strict criteria have been stipulated to evaluate success and failure of dental implants. Periapical radiographs are considered an important means of evaluation. However, there is a lack of standardized and reproducible readily available methods to carry this out.
Purpose:
The purpose of this article is to describe the manufacturing and clinical use of a simple device that enables the clinician to take parallel and reproducible periapical radiographs of dental implants.
Materials And Methods:
Commercially available implant prosthetic components and film holder for periapical radiographs were modified and used clinically.
Results:
Clinically, the device works effectively and does not require significantly more time.
Conclusions:
The described device is a simple appliance with an uncomplicated method to overcome problems with taking parallel and reproducible radiographs of dental implants, which is especially important when measuring marginal bone height.
