Implant Imaging

Dental implants are gaining popularity amongst patients as a suitable form of replacement of missing teeth. In recent times, it has become a routine treatment plan in many dental practices. Appropriate treatment planning is required to ensure a successful outcome. Hence, radiology plays a vital role in providing information to the clinician so that a proper diagnosis and treatment modality could be planned out. There are various imaging techniques that are used. The most widely used techniques include intraoral periapical radiography, panoramic radiography, computed tomography and cone beam computed tomography. This article focuses on the advantages and disadvantages of each technique.