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01-03-2012 | Original Article

Changes in the fractal dimension on pre- and post-implant panoramic radiographs

Authors: Kaustubh Sansare, Dharamveer Singh, Freny Karjodkar

Published in: Oral Radiology | Issue 1/2012

Abstract

Objectives

The aim of this study was to assess the changes in the fractal dimension before and after implant placement. The study also examined the possibility of using fractal analysis as a prognostic indicator for implant success.

Methods

Pre- and post-implant panoramic radiographs of 33 patients who underwent implant treatment were archived. Square regions of interest were cropped, and a fractal analysis was performed using the box-counting method of ImageJ 1.42 software.

Results

The Wilcoxon test revealed a significant difference between the pre- and post-implant values. This difference could indicate an increased bony microstructure around the implant, thereby aiding the prediction of implant success.

Conclusions

The increase in the fractal analysis values suggests increased bony microstructure in the peri-implant sites after implant placement. Consensus on the technique of evaluating fractal analysis and further experimental studies could render fractal analysis a prognostic indicator for implant success.

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Title: Changes in the fractal dimension on pre- and post-implant panoramic radiographs
Authors: Kaustubh Sansare
Dharamveer Singh
Freny Karjodkar
Publication date: 01-03-2012
Publisher: Springer Japan
Published in: Oral Radiology / Issue 1/2012
Print ISSN: 0911-6028
Electronic ISSN: 1613-9674
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11282-011-0075-8

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