Sonography in the diagnosis of peri-implant bone defects: An in vitro study on native human mandibles.

Igor BykhovskyAlexander HildnerOliver D Kripfgans Reiner Mengel

Published in: Clinical oral implants research (2024)

All peri-implant bone defects could be identified and sonographically measured. US measurements showed a strong correlation with direct and DVT measurements. The sonographic measurement accuracy was highest for dehiscences, followed by fenestrations and 3-wall bone defects.

Keyphrases

bone mineral density
soft tissue
bone loss
endothelial cells
bone regeneration
body composition
computed tomography
magnetic resonance
pluripotent stem cells