Radiovisiographic evaluation of bone density around dental implants

Aims Radiovisiography (RVG) is a non-invasive, cost-effective, and sensitive imaging tool essential for assessing bone density and osseointegration around dental implants. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the bone density around dental implants using RVG.Methods This prospective observational study was conducted in the Department of Prosthodontics at Bangladesh Medical University from April to October 2021. Eligible participants needing tooth replacement were selected through purposive sampling. Implants were placed using a standard protocol, and RVG measured bone density at baseline, one month, and four months in mesial, distal, and apical regions.Results A total of 30 implants were placed in 16 patients. Bone density percentage significantly (p = 0.041) increased after four months (65.03 ± 9.38), though the rise in absolute bone density values was not statistically significant (p = 0.200).Conclusions The study showed a time-dependent increase in bone density around implants, with significant improvement after four months, supporting RVG as an effective tool for monitoring osseointegration.