Bone Quality Assessment for Dental Implants （骨质量评估牙科植入物）.pdf

20 Bone Quality Assessment for Dental Implants Ayse Gulsahi Baskent University Faculty of Dentistry, Ankara, Turkey 1. Introduction Dental implants have become a predictable treatment option for restoring missing teeth. The purpose of tooth replacement with implants is to restore adequate function and esthetics without affecting adjacent hard and/or soft tissue structures. The use of dental implants in oral rehabilitation has currently been increasing since clinical studies with dental implant treatment have revealed successful outcomes (Turkyilmaz et al., 2008a). The successful outcome of any implant procedure depends on a series of patient-related and procedure- dependent parameters, including general health conditions, biocompatability of the implant material, the feature of the implant surface, the surgical procedure, and the quality and quantity of the local bone. (Turkyilmaz et al., 2007) Successfully providing dental implants to patients who have lost teeth and frequently the surrounding bone relies on the careful gathering of clinical and radiological information, on interdisciplinary communication and on detailed planning. One of the most important factors in determining implant success is proper treatment planning. In the past, periapical radiographs along with panoramic images were used as the sole determinants of implant diagnosis and treatment planning. With the advancement of radiographic technol