Incorporating digital scans of diagnostic casts into computed tomography for virtual implant treatment planning

Burak Yilmaz

doi:10.1016/j.prosdent.2015.03.009

Incorporating digital scans of diagnostic casts into computed tomography for virtual implant treatment planning

J Prosthet Dent. 2015 Aug;114(2):178-81. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2015.03.009. Epub 2015 Apr 29.

Author

Burak Yilmaz¹

Affiliation

¹ Associate Professor, Division of Restorative Sciences and Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. Electronic address: yilmaz.16@osu.edu.

PMID: 25935078
DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2015.03.009

Abstract

The success of implant treatment depends on the accuracy of the diagnosis and planning. Accurate diagnosis can be achieved with clinician experience and proper diagnostic methods. Cone beam computerized tomography (CBCT) helps to develop and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for the surgeon, restorative team, and patient in order to minimize complications. Radiographic stents are used during CBCT scans; however, they are not problem-free. This article describes a technique for incorporating digital scans of diagnostic casts into CBCT scans for virtual treatment planning.

MeSH terms

Cone-Beam Computed Tomography / methods*
Dental Implantation, Endosseous / instrumentation
Dental Implants*
Equipment Design
Humans
Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / methods*
Models, Dental*
Optical Imaging / methods
Patient Care Planning*
User-Computer Interface*

Substances

Dental Implants