IMAGING MODALITIES OF MAXILLOFACIAL IMPLANTS: A REVIEW

Abstract

Prasanna H. R1, A. Rajesh2, Sadananda M. P3, H. J. Jayakrishna4

A Dental implant is a device (usually root shaped) precisely placed in the jaws to provide support for or retention of a dental restoration, fixed bridge or removable partial denture. There are several excellent type of imaging modalities that exist today can enhance the success of implant placement. Selection of projections should be made with consideration to the type and number of implants, location and surrounding anatomy individual to each patient.

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