Preoperative radiological evaluation of missing single teeth: A review.

CONCLUSIONS: It is tentatively suggested that cross-sectional imaging may not be required in straightforward, unchallenging, cases of missing single teeth being considered for implant treatment. Beyond this, no strong evidence exists to inform the choice of imaging. Existing guidelines on preoperative imaging for missing single teeth are not unanimous in their recommendations, either for implant or non-implant treatments.
PMID: 27314113 [PubMed - in process]

Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - June 19, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Horner K, Shelley AM Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research