Assessment of Jawbone Density Using CBCT for Implant Placement: A Study on Radiological Techniques and Dental Implications

Authors: Deem M. Alshammari, Najwan G. Alnasser, Faisal M. AlSonbul, Hanan S. Alanazi, Wafa I. Alotaibi, Raed K. Almalki

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14382058

Short DOI: https://doi.org/g8vbfs

Country: Saudi Arabia

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Abstract: Objective: This study evaluated the correlation between cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) grayscale values and implant stability quotients (ISQ) in different jawbone regions to assess the efficacy of CBCT in preoperative dental implant planning.

Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional analysis was conducted on 200 patients at a tertiary hospital. CBCT scans were used to measure grayscale values at three anatomical sites (anterior mandible, posterior mandible, posterior maxilla), and their correlation with ISQ values was analyzed. Pearson’s correlation and intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) were calculated.

Results: The anterior mandible exhibited the highest mean grayscale value (800 ± 50) and ISQ (75), followed by the posterior mandible (720 ± 45, ISQ 72) and posterior maxilla (650 ± 60, ISQ 68). A strong positive correlation was observed between grayscale values and ISQ (r = 0.993, p = 0.077). Interobserver reliability for grayscale measurements was excellent (ICC = 0.93).

Conclusion: CBCT grayscale values strongly correlate with implant stability, supporting its role as a reliable tool for preoperative assessment in dental implantology. However, further research is needed to standardize grayscale calibration for broader applicability.

Keywords: CBCT, Dental Implants, Bone Density, Implant Stability Quotient, Grayscale Values, Preoperative Planning, Tertiary Hospital.

Paper Id: 231810

Published On: 2023-05-02

Published In: Volume 11, Issue 3, May-June 2023

Cite This: Assessment of Jawbone Density Using CBCT for Implant Placement: A Study on Radiological Techniques and Dental Implications - Deem M. Alshammari, Najwan G. Alnasser, Faisal M. AlSonbul, Hanan S. Alanazi, Wafa I. Alotaibi, Raed K. Almalki - IJIRMPS Volume 11, Issue 3, May-June 2023. DOI 10.5281/zenodo.14382058

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