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What imaging techniques are proposed for localizing the mandibular canal in preoperative implant planning?
What imaging techniques are proposed for localizing the mandibular canal in preoperative implant planning?
Various presurgical imaging techniques, including conventional radiographs (intraoral and panoramic radiographs, tomography, cephalometry, etc.) and CT, are proposed to localize the mandibular canal.
What is considered to be the standard radiographic diagnostic examination for implant treatment?
What is considered to be the standard radiographic diagnostic examination for implant treatment?
Panoramic radiographs are considered to be the standard radiographic diagnostic examination for implant treatment.
Why are panoramic radiographs recommended for implant treatment despite the need for cross-sectional imaging?
Why are panoramic radiographs recommended for implant treatment despite the need for cross-sectional imaging?
Panoramic radiographs are recommended for implant treatment as they impart a low radiation dose.
