Morphological and cortical bone assessment of the edentulous posterior mandible using CBCT Implications for implant planning and mandibular cortical index evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between posterior mandibular ridge morphology, cortical bone characteristics, and the Mandibular Cortical Index (MCI), and to assess their potential impact on the complexity of dental implant placement. Understanding these parameters is essential to optimize implant planning, minimize surgical complications, and improve clinical outcomes, particularly in regions where anatomical variations pose increased risks.

Methods

In this retrospective observational study, 100 cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans of edentulous mandibles were analyzed in Turkish population. Each mandible was evaluated through 10 sagittal cross-Sect. (5 from each side), resulting in 1000 sections. The sample consisted of equal numbers of ma

SUBMITTER: Yildirim O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12696932 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature