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Ridge mapping for determination of alveolar ridge width
The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants
|January 1, 1989
Summary
Ridge mapping accurately measures bone dimensions for dental implants, ensuring proper fit and long-term success. This technique is crucial for precise treatment planning and avoiding complications.
Area of Science:
- Dental Implantology
- Oral Surgery
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Long-term success of endosseous screw implants is paramount.
- Accurate assessment of alveolar bone dimensions is critical for implant placement.
- Estimating bone thickness is challenging due to mucosal contour variations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce ridge mapping as a reliable measurement procedure for endosseous screw implants.
- To ensure implant diameter does not exceed available bone dimensions.
- To facilitate accurate initial evaluation of resorbing alveolar process dimensions.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing ridge mapping, a measurement procedure.
- Employing the Wilson Bone Caliper for evaluation.
- Assessing available bone dimensions for implant placement.
Main Results:
- Ridge mapping enables reliable evaluation of bone dimensions.
- It ensures that implant diameter is within the available bone limits.
- The procedure aids in accurate treatment planning.
Conclusions:
- Ridge mapping provides a reliable method for evaluating bone dimensions prior to implant placement.
- Accurate bone measurement is essential for achieving the ideal 1 mm bone coverage on all sides of the implant.
- This technique improves the reliability of initial treatment planning in dental implantology.