Abstract
Background:
To obtain a precise picture and an accurate clinical evaluation post-dental implantation. Accurate testing of bone density is essential. Various angles may yield disparate attenuation readings, thereby causing inconsistencies in the perceived density of bone surrounding the implanted tooth. This study examines bone density measures in Hounsfield units (HU) surrounding dental implants to determine the impact of varying cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) image angle measurements. The study also examined the influence of age, gender, and tooth placement on measurements taken from various angles.
Materials and methods:
The sample comprised thirteen patients, eight females (61.54%) and five males (38.46%), aged between 18 and 60 years, with a mean age of 48.53 ± 12.97 years. A total of 38 implant CBCT scans were collected from thirteen patients; 24 (63.16%) scans were conducted on females and 14 (36.84%) on men. The bone density surrounding dental implants has been assessed at various approximate angles, specifically 0 and 90 degrees (anticlockwise), with the filter disabled, utilizing CBCT images. Furthermore, the influence of age, gender, and tooth implant location on bone density measurements was considered. OnDemand software assisted in conducting the measurement.
Results:
The t-test was employed since it was presumed that data distribution was normal. Measurements of bone density taken at various angles with the filter off showed no substantial difference (p= 0.58). There was no discernible variation in the measurements of body density, even after accounting for a multitude of parameters such as gender, age, and the installation of dental implants.
Conclusion:
No differences exist in bone density measurements at varying angles. Even after dividing the participants into groups to investigate the effects of age, gender, and tooth position, this remains the case. Further research is necessary.