Radiographic dental implants recognition for geographic evaluation in human identification

Journal of Oral Implantology, 2020

2020

Aim: As the number of dental implant patients and implant practitioners is increasing worldwide, implant(s) identification poses a daunting task in absence of detailed records. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to survey the dental implant practitioners for methods used by them for record-keeping of dental implants and means of implant identification in cases where treatment records are inadequate. A unique Sharma Jhingta Implant identification, numbering, and nomenclature system is proposed to address the need for a universal implant documentation system. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was planned. An electronic Google survey form was sent to 150 dentists with questions pertaining to study objectives. The questionnaire had two sections: the first section captured the demographic details of the respondents and the second section had questions on implant systems. It consisted of both open-ended and close-ended questions. Descriptive analysis was done and percentages were calculated for the responses. Results: Responses of 104 implantologists were analyzed. Adin, Nobel Biocare, and Osstem were commonly used implant systems and the majority of clinicians were still using conventional methods of record-keeping namely patient treatment card and clinic record register (77.3% and 86.7%, respectively). Implantologists were facing difficulties in implant identification in previously treated patients and were either using their clinical judgment (72%) or professional colleagues' opinion to identify implants. Implant identification software and apps were not used commonly by respondents. Conclusion: There is a need for a universally accepted standardized method of implant identification numbering and nomenclature. Sharma Jhingta IINN system is an effective and easy to learn method for implant documentation.

Anil, S. and H. S. Al-Ghamdi (2007). "A method of gauging dental radiographs during treatment planning for dental implants." The journal of contemporary dental practice 8(6): 82-88. AIM: The goal of pre-surgical dental implant treatment planning is to position the optimum number and size of implant fixtures to achieve the best restorative results. The purpose of this article is to describe the use of radiographic imaging software to calibrate and measure anatomical landmarks to overcome inherent distortions associated with dental radiographs. The procedure along with its potential use as an adjunct to radiographic interpretation in routine clinical implant practice is presented. BACKGROUND: Diagnostic imaging is an essential component of implant treatment planning, and a variety of advanced imaging modalities have been recommended to assist the dentist in assessing potential sites for implants. Although technological advances have resulted in new imaging innovations for implant dentistry, dental radiography remains the most widely used tool for determining the quantity and quality of alveolar bone as it is a non-invasive procedure. However, the unreliable magnification factor associated with conventional radiographs remains a major problem when estimating the amount of bone available at the implant site. SUMMARY: This image measurement technique is capable of assessing the bone quantity by measuring the height and width of the alveolar crest for a specified region in a two dimensional plane in any direction related to the visible landmarks in the oral cavity. These measurements can be used by the clinician to select the type of implant and its position. Since there is no additional equipment or cost involved, the technique can be used as an important adjunct in implant practice.

Romanian Journal of Legal Medicine, 2017

Fingerprints, DNA, and dentition are the principal markers used for forensic identification. Frequently used dental characteristics for identification include evidence of dental procedures, such as restorations, root canal therapy, crowns, and extractions. The purposes of this preliminary study were to define dental parameters in panoramic radiographs to generate dental patterns for forensic identification, to evaluate intra-and inter-observer effects on the assessment of these parameters, and to determine the optimum number of parameters to be used in dental coding for diversity studies. In total, 11 dental parameters (virgin, missing, filling, crown, defect, residual root, bridge pontic, dental implant, endodontic treatment, impacted, and dental anomaly) were defined and the details of the coding were shown. Based on the definition of the specified parameters, dental patterns were determined from 169 panoramic radiographs. Overall, intra-and inter-observer agreements were 97.48% and 94.48%, respectively. The effects of each parameter on diversity were evaluated. When 4 and 6 base parameters and all 11 parameters were used, the diversities for full dentition were 99.31%, 99.95%, and 99.95% respectively. It was concluded that from panoramic radiographs with the 11 specified parameters, an optimum number of 6 parameters (virgin, missing, filling, crown, defect, and impacted) can be used readily and reliably to study the diversity of dental patterns for forensic identification.

Background-Dental implant use has been increased exponentially over the last decade to support the removable and fixed partial denture prosthesis. Radiographic imaging plays an vital role in the placement of implant and to check the survival of implant. Aim-A survey was conducted on the radiographic prescription practice among the dentist for dental implant assessment. Materials and Methods-100 dentist were interviewed using 11 questions questionnaire related to imaging modalities for both pre-operative and post-operative, particularly related to cost, availability, precision of measurement ,broad coverage of facial bone, enhancement of surgical efficiency during implant surgery , approximate location of vital structure near implant placement site, prescription of bone mapping for implant placement, and any significance difference in dimension when Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) compared with ridge mapping. The dentist included in the survey were specialized in Prosthodontics, Oral & maxillofacial surgery and Periodontics with a clinical experience of less than 5 years, 5-10 years and more than 10 years. Data collected through survey was analyzed by statistical package of social science (SPSS version 20 ; Chicago Inc., USA) Result-It was observed that the majority of surveyed 74% dentist prescribe the combination of Orthopantomography (OPG), Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT), Intra-Oral Periapical Radiography (IOPAR). The main reasons given for prescription was precision of measurement, affect surgical efficiency during placement, availability, facial coverage, cost. Conclusion-The conducted survey showed that the precision of measurement had been emphasized to avoid complication during implant placement by avoiding iatrogenic default.

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Abstract: Denture marking is accepted as a means of identifying dentures and persons in geriatric institutions, during war, crimes, and civil unrest, natural and mass disasters, post mortem and medico-legal investigations. This paper reviews the various methods of denture marking and highlights the significance of placing identification marks on dentures. Various methods have been proposed for denture marking but it is important to use a method that is simple, practical, affordable and universally acceptable. Key Words: Denture identification, Forensic odontology, Prosthesis identification.

The Journal of forensic odonto-stomatology, 2011

Minimal dimensional changes in free standing dental implants when incinerated in a kiln to a temperature of 1125°C have been reported previously. However, in the same study colour changes were observed between commercially pure titanium and titanium alloy type of implants, with speculation that this change may be a useful distinguishing tool in cases requiring forensic identification. The present study was instigated to determine what changes occur following cremation to bone-supported dental implants placed within mandibles of sheep. A selection of dental implants was photographed and radiographed. They were then surgically placed in sheep mandibles and the entire sheep heads cremated in a commercial cremator. There was detachment of the dental implants from the mandible, which could have implications for scene recovery. Following retrieval and re-irradiating of the implants, image subtraction evaluation of the radiographs was recorded using Adobe(®) Photoshop.(®) As with the previ...

The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society, 2012

Identification through forensic science is an art of giving the corpse a name A real life detective work that would put even Sherlock Homes to shame.'' Forensic dentistry deals with proper handling and examination of dental evidence and proper evaluation and presentation of dental findings in interest of justice. Denture marking or labeling is not a new concept in either Prosthetic or Forensic dentistry and its routine practice has been urged by Forensic dentists internationally for many years. Denture marking is accepted as a means of identifying dentures and persons in geriatric institutions or post mortem during war, crimes, and civil unrest, natural and mass disasters. Prosthodontists are playing very important role in forensic dentistry as they are concerned with fabrication of various prostheses which can serve as an important tool for identification. Identification is essential requirement of any medico-legal investigation because a wrong identity may pose a problem in delivering justice. The main objective of this article is to discuss the various methods of denture marking and to emphasize the importance of denture marking for person identification in medico legal investigations.

Dental Implant Prosthetics, 2015