Avaliação dos métodos radiográficos e imaginológicos no planejamento de implantes na mandíbula

Abstract

Radiology and imaging is essential in preoperative planning for implant. But there isn't a standard technique for planning. The purpose of this research was to compare the techniques and identify the best method in preoperative planning for implant. We performed a literature review of 39 references published since 1989, and radiographic imaging methods for planning of implants in the jaw, in order to clarify the characteristics, indications and limitations. It was concluded that the radiographs have limitations and bidimencionais considerable magnification and three-dimensional techniques provide more accurate and complete information for planning, but that there isn't an ideal technique in radiology that may be suitable for all cases. Therefore require a combination of techniques.