Abstract
Aim
The purpose of this study was to conduct quantitative research on bone height and bone mineral density of palatal implant sites for implantation, and to provide reference sites for safe and stable palatal implants.
Methodology
Three‐dimensional reformatting images were reconstructed by cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) in 34 patients, aged 18 to 35 years, using EZ Implant software. Bone height was measured at 20 sites of interest on the palate. Bone mineral density was measured at the 10 sites with the highest implantation rate, classified using K‐mean cluster analysis based on bone height and bone mineral density.
Results
According to the cluster analysis, 10 sites were classified into three clusters. Significant differences in bone height and bone mineral density were detected between these three clusters (P<0.05). The greatest bone height was obtained in cluster 2, followed by cluster 1 and cluster 3. The highest bone mineral density was found in cluster 3, followed by cluster 1 and cluster 2.
Conclusion
CBCT plays an important role in pre‐surgical treatment planning. CBCT is helpful in identifying safe and stable implantation sites for palatal anchorage.
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Lai, R., Zou, H., Kong, W. et al. Applied Anatomic Site Study of Palatal Anchorage Implants Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography. Int J Oral Sci 2, 98–104 (2010). https://doi.org/10.4248/IJOS10036
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