Implant radiology

Implant procedures are becoming commonplace in the dental office. Root form implants are placed by the general dentist, and no longer remain in the realm of dental specialists. Pre- and postsurgical radiographic evaluation of endosseous or root form implants is central to the success of the procedure. This article reviews the applications and limitations of available imaging modalities--from intraoral radiographs to computed tomography imaging--to help the clinician decide which imaging technique is best suited to the task of radiographic evaluation of implants and implant sites.