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Dental Radiography and Imaging
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What is Dental Radiography and Imaging?
Dental Radiography and Imaging is the application of imaging techniques such as Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) in dentistry for diagnostics, radiation dosimetry assessment, maxillofacial radiology, dental implantology, periodontal disease evaluation, and artificial intelligence-aided analysis of dental images.
This field encompasses 67,004 published works focused on CBCT applications in dental imaging and related areas. Key areas include radiation dosimetry, maxillofacial radiology, dental implantology, periodontal disease diagnosis, artificial intelligence for image diagnostics, anatomical landmark detection, third molar surgery planning, and osteoporosis assessment. Growth rate over the last 5 years is not available in the data.
Topic Hierarchy
Research Sub-Topics
Cone-Beam Computed Tomography in Dental Implantology
This sub-topic examines the use of CBCT for preoperative planning, site assessment, and postoperative evaluation in dental implant procedures. Researchers investigate image accuracy, artifact reduction, and integration with surgical guides.
Radiation Dosimetry in Maxillofacial CBCT
This area focuses on measuring and optimizing radiation doses from CBCT scans in maxillofacial imaging to minimize patient exposure. Studies compare dosimetry across devices and protocols while maintaining diagnostic quality.
CBCT Applications in Periodontal Disease Diagnosis
Researchers explore CBCT for detecting bone loss, furcation involvement, and periodontal defects beyond traditional 2D radiography. This includes validation against histopathology and clinical outcomes.
Artificial Intelligence for CBCT Anatomical Landmark Detection
This sub-topic covers deep learning models for automated detection of cephalometric and craniofacial landmarks in CBCT volumes. Studies address accuracy, generalizability, and clinical workflow integration.
CBCT in Third Molar Surgery and Osteoporosis Assessment
Focuses on CBCT for evaluating impaction complexity, nerve proximity, and mandibular bone density in third molar extractions and osteoporosis screening. Research validates predictive models for surgical risks.
Why It Matters
Dental Radiography and Imaging supports precise diagnosis and treatment in dental implantology, where Albrektsson et al. (1986) proposed success criteria for implants assessed via imaging, achieving long-term efficacy in types like subperiosteal and blade-vent implants with 3692 citations reflecting clinical impact. In periodontal disease management, Papapanou et al. (2018) introduced a staging and grading system reliant on radiographic evaluation, grouping chronic and aggressive forms under periodontitis for improved treatment planning, cited 3015 times. CBCT imaging aids third molar surgery and osteoporosis assessment by providing detailed maxillofacial views, while AI enhances anatomical landmark detection, directly influencing outcomes in oral surgery and implant procedures across dentistry.
Reading Guide
Where to Start
'The long-term efficacy of currently used dental implants: a review and proposed criteria of success' by Albrektsson et al. (1986), as it provides foundational criteria for implant success evaluated through imaging, essential for understanding CBCT's role in implantology.
Key Papers Explained
Albrektsson et al. (1986) in 'The long-term efficacy of currently used dental implants: a review and proposed criteria of success' builds on Albrektsson et al. (1981) 'Osseointegrated Titanium Implants: Requirements for Ensuring a Long-Lasting, Direct Bone-to-Implant Anchorage in Man' by applying success criteria to imaging-assessed implants like blade-vent. Papapanou et al. (2018) 'Periodontitis: Consensus report of workgroup 2 of the 2017 World Workshop on the Classification of Periodontal and Peri‐Implant Diseases and Conditions' extends this to periodontal staging using radiographic grading, linking to Löe (1967) 'The Gingival Index, the Plaque Index and the Retention Index Systems' for complementary indices. Vertucci (1984) 'Root canal anatomy of the human permanent teeth' adds root anatomy details via radiography.
Paper Timeline
Most-cited paper highlighted in red. Papers ordered chronologically.
Advanced Directions
Current frontiers emphasize AI for CBCT image diagnostics and anatomical landmark detection in implantology and periodontal disease, with ongoing work in radiation dosimetry optimization for third molar surgery and osteoporosis assessment, though no recent preprints or news are available.
Papers at a Glance
| # | Paper | Year | Venue | Citations | Open Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The long-term efficacy of currently used dental implants: a re... | 1986 | PubMed | 3.7K | ✕ |
| 2 | The Gingival Index, the Plaque Index and the Retention Index S... | 1967 | The Journal of Periodo... | 3.6K | ✕ |
| 3 | The burden of oral disease: challenges to improving oral healt... | 2005 | PubMed | 3.6K | ✓ |
| 4 | Periodontitis: Consensus report of workgroup 2 of the 2017 Wor... | 2018 | Journal of Periodontology | 3.0K | ✓ |
| 5 | Osseointegrated Titanium Implants:<i>Requirements for Ensuring... | 1981 | Acta Orthopaedica Scan... | 2.6K | ✕ |
| 6 | Standardized nomenclature, symbols, and units for bone histomo... | 2012 | Journal of Bone and Mi... | 2.5K | ✓ |
| 7 | The Plaque Control Record | 1972 | Journal of Periodontology | 2.5K | ✕ |
| 8 | Occlusal Caries: Biological Approach for Its Diagnosis and Man... | 2016 | Caries Research | 2.1K | ✓ |
| 9 | Root canal anatomy of the human permanent teeth | 1984 | Oral Surgery Oral Medi... | 2.1K | ✕ |
| 10 | The microbiota associated with successful or failing osseointe... | 1987 | Oral Microbiology and ... | 2.0K | ✕ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What role does CBCT play in dental implantology?
CBCT provides detailed three-dimensional imaging for planning and evaluating dental implants. Albrektsson et al. (1986) in 'The long-term efficacy of currently used dental implants: a review and proposed criteria of success' applied imaging-based criteria to assess implant types like subperiosteal and blade-vent. This supports long-term anchorage as shown in osseointegration studies.
How is imaging used in periodontal disease diagnosis?
Imaging techniques like CBCT aid in staging and grading periodontitis. Papapanou et al. (2018) in 'Periodontitis: Consensus report of workgroup 2 of the 2017 World Workshop on the Classification of Periodontal and Peri‐Implant Diseases and Conditions' unified chronic and aggressive forms using multi-dimensional radiographic assessment. This classification guides treatment based on disease extent.
What is the scope of dental radiography research?
Research covers 67,004 papers on CBCT, radiation dosimetry, maxillofacial radiology, implantology, periodontal disease, AI diagnostics, anatomical landmarks, third molar surgery, and osteoporosis. Indices like the Gingival Index by Löe (1967) complement imaging for plaque and retention evaluation. Vertucci (1984) detailed root canal anatomy via radiographic methods.
How does AI apply to dental imaging?
Artificial intelligence analyzes dental images for diagnostics and anatomical landmark detection. It supports CBCT evaluations in implantology and periodontal disease. This enhances accuracy in maxillofacial radiology and third molar surgery planning.
What are key metrics in dental implant imaging?
Albrektsson et al. (1981) in 'Osseointegrated Titanium Implants: Requirements for Ensuring a Long-Lasting, Direct Bone-to-Implant Anchorage in Man' used imaging to study 2895 mandibular/maxillary and 124 other bone implants. Success relies on bone-to-implant anchorage without cement. Criteria from Albrektsson et al. (1986) standardize radiographic evaluation.
Why is radiation dosimetry important in dental radiography?
Radiation dosimetry measures exposure in CBCT and other imaging to minimize risks. It is critical in maxillofacial radiology and frequent applications like implantology and periodontal assessments. Data ensures safe use in osteoporosis and third molar evaluations.
Open Research Questions
- ? How can CBCT radiation doses be further minimized while preserving diagnostic accuracy in periodontal disease staging?
- ? What AI architectures best detect anatomical landmarks in diverse dental CBCT scans?
- ? Which radiographic protocols optimize third molar surgery outcomes and reduce complications?
- ? How does CBCT imaging improve osteoporosis assessment specificity in maxillofacial regions?
- ? What integration of AI with CBCT enhances real-time diagnostics in dental implantology?
Recent Trends
The field maintains 67,004 works with no specified 5-year growth rate; focus persists on CBCT applications without new preprints or news in the last 6-12 months.
Highly cited works like Papapanou et al. with 3015 citations continue influencing periodontal imaging classifications.
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