Cone-beam computed tomographic analysis of the alveolar ridge profile and virtual implant placement for the anterior maxilla.

Hyun-Chang Lim Do-Uk Kang Hyehyeon Baek Ji-Youn Hong Seung-Yun Shin Jong-Hyuk Chung Yeek Herr Seung-Il Shin

Published in: Journal of periodontal & implant science (2019)

Most teeth in the anterior maxilla had a thin labial bone plate, with no significant difference between sexes. Tapered implants may be advantageous for the anterior maxilla.

Keyphrases

cone beam
soft tissue
bone mineral density
postmenopausal women
bone regeneration