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Campinas State University, Brazil
Peri-implant bone level assessment differs between digital methods
September 13th, 2006
Endosseous peri-implant bone level assessment differs between digitized radiograph (DR) and digital subtraction image (DSI) methods. According to a study from Brazil, "Radiographic assessment of marginal bone height is included in longitudinal control of osseointegrated implants. However, accurate and reproducible results are difficult to obtain. The aim of the present study was to examine the differences between linear measurements in DR and DSI around endosseous implants and the interobserver variability." J.A. Bittar-Cortez and colleagues, Campinas State University, explained, "The bone height around 30 implants in 22 patients was assessed by 5...
Source: Telemedicine Business Week (2006-09-13)
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