Evaluation of Crestal Mucosa Thickness with Alveolar Hard Tissue Measurements in CBCT Images Before Implant Placement

Authors : Özlem Saraç Atagün, Savaş Özarslantürk, Seval Ceylan Şen, Şeyma Çardakcı Bahar

Pages : 58-63

Doi:10.15311/selcukdentj.1481735

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Publication Date : 2025-04-21

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Abstract Background: This study aimed to evaluate crestal mucosa thickness, alveolar cortical bone thickness, crest height, and width on CBCT images and compare these measurements across various patient groups and edentulous locations. Methods: A total of 318 edentulous sites from 100 patients (50 females and 50 males) scheduled for dental implantation were assessed. CBCT images were evaluated using One Volume Viewer Software, and measurements were taken from vertical cross-sectional views aligned with the alveolar ridge. Crestal mucosa thickness (CMT), cortical bone thickness (CBT) at the alveolar crest, alveolar ridge width at 5 mm apical to the crest, buccal and lingual/palatal CBT and alveolar bone height were measured. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS software. Results: Mucosa thickness in the alveolar crest did not significantly differ across regions (p>0.05). Patients aged ≥65 years exhibited significantly reduced alveolar crest height and buccal, lingual, and palatal CBT. Alveolar ridge width and lingual/palatal CBT were lower in females than males (p<0.001 and p=0.013, respectively). Conclusion: This study highlights the utility of CBCT in assessing both surrounding soft and hard tissues, facilitating treatment planning for dental implant procedures Key Words: Alveolar Bone Thickness, Cone Beam Computed Tomography, Crestal Mucosa Thickness, Dental Implantology, Dental Implant Treatment Planning
Keywords : Alveolar Kemik Kalınlığı, Dental İmplantoloji, Dental İmplant Tedavi Planlaması, Konik Işınlı Bilgisayarlı Tomografi, Krestal Mukoza Yüksekliği