Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Imaging for predictable maxillary implants

N A Duckmanton1, B W Austin, S K Lechner

  • 1Implant Centre, United Dental Hospital, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, University of Sydney, Australia.

The International Journal of Prosthodontics
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

The medial pterygoid muscle: a stabiliser of horizontal jaw movement.

Journal of oral rehabilitation·2017
Same author

Occlusion on implants - is there a problem?

Journal of oral rehabilitation·2012
Same author

Bilateral activation of the trigeminothalamic tract by acute orofacial cutaneous and muscle pain in humans.

Pain·2010
Same author

The influence of the leaf gauge and anterior jig on jaw muscle electromyography and condylar head displacement: a pilot study.

Australian dental journal·2006
Same author

Functional heterogeneity in the superior head of the human lateral pterygoid.

Journal of dental research·2003
Same author

Negotiating the maze: problem based, collaborative distance learning in dentistry.

Annals of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons·2001
Same journal

The Effect of Different Polishing Systems on the Surface Roughness and Color Changes of Monolithic Zirconia Crowns: A Comparison of Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing.

The International journal of prosthodontics·2026
Same journal

Retention and Wear Performance of Locator Attachments Under Cyclic Loading: An In Vitro Study.

The International journal of prosthodontics·2026
Same journal

Use and Interpretation of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Randomized Controlled Trials in Prosthodontics.

The International journal of prosthodontics·2026
Same journal

Influence of Implant Angulation on the Accuracy of Complete Arch Digital Scans with Intraoral Photogrammetry.

The International journal of prosthodontics·2026
Same journal

Influence of Virtual Articulator Programming on the Occlusal Contact Pattern in CAD/CAM Crowns: The Role of Jaw Motion Tracking Data.

The International journal of prosthodontics·2026
Same journal

Clinical Performance, Esthetics, and Patient-Rated Outcomes of Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal Fixed Partial Dentures with Cobalt-chromium and Gold-alloy Frameworks: A 5-to-7 Year Retrospective Study.

The International journal of prosthodontics·2026
See all related articles

Computerised tomography is recommended for evaluating maxillary dental implant sites, unlike mandibular anterior sites. A denture replica and Hounsfield densitometry enhance bone quality assessment for better implant planning.

Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Oral Surgery
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Assessing bone quality is crucial for dental implant success.
  • Traditional radiography may suffice for some areas, but advanced imaging is often needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To recommend optimal imaging techniques for dental implant site evaluation.
  • To highlight the utility of specific tools in assessing bone quality.

Main Methods:

  • Comparison of radiographic techniques for implant site assessment.
  • Utilizing a complete denture replica with radiopaque markers.
  • Employing Hounsfield densitometric measurements for bone quality analysis.

Main Results:

  • Computerised tomography is superior for evaluating maxillary implant sites.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Mandibular anterior sites may be adequately assessed with other radiographs.
  • Denture replicas and Hounsfield units provide valuable data on bone density and quality.

    • Conclusions:

    • Computerised tomography is the recommended modality for maxillary implant site assessment.
    • Integrating denture replicas and densitometry improves the evaluation of bone quality for dental implants.