Application of radiopaque micro-particle fillers for 3-D imaging of periodontal pocket analogues using cone beam CT

Key hallmarks of periodontitis (PD) are the destruction of alveolar bone, apical migration of junctional epithelium, and loss of connective tissue attachment to the tooth/root surface. This leads to the formation of periodontal pockets (PPs) between the tooth and gingiva/bone [1]. Measurement of the depths of the PP around all teeth (along with clinical attachment levels and bone loss) is critical for accurate diagnosis and prognosis of the dentition, as well as for evaluation of the response to therapy for treatment planning purposes [2].

Source: Dental Materials - February 4, 2018 Category: Materials Science Authors: M. Elashiry, M.M. Meghil, S. Kalathingal, A. Buchanan, R. Elrefai, S. Looney, M. Rajendran, M. Ochieng, N. Young, A. Elawady, R.M. Arce, K.H. Sandhage, C.W Cutler Source Type: research