Artefacts of implant-supported single crowns - Impact of material composition on artefact volume on dental MRI.

CONCLUSIONS: Material composition of dental implants provided with single crowns has a profound impact on artefact volume. In comparison with crowns containing cobalt, chromium and tungsten, the MRI artefacts are reduced in precious alloy- and zirconia-based crowns. Further studies are needed to assess whether residual artefacts allow sufficient diagnostic imaging with these crowns. Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors have nothing to disclose.
PMID: 27722227 [PubMed - in process]

Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - October 11, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Hilgenfeld T, Prager M, Schwindling FS, Heil A, Kuchenbecker S, Rammelsberg P, Bendszus M, Heiland S Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research