OPTIMIZING IMPLANT TREATMENT PLANNING IN CLINICAL PRACTICE THROUGH THE COMPREHENSIVE APPLICATION OF 3D RADIOGRAPHY AND LDF METHODS
Keywords:
3D radiography, laser doppler flowmetry (LDF), implant planning, diagnostics, osseointegration, bone healing, microcirculation.Abstract
The success of dental implant treatment is fundamentally dependent on accurate diagnostics and meticulous planning. While 3D radiography has become the standard for assessing bone structure, it provides limited information about the biological vitality and healing potential of the implant site. Laser Doppler Flowmetry (LDF) offers a functional assessment of tissue microcirculation, which is a key determinant of healing and osseointegration. The combined, comprehensive use of these structural and functional diagnostic tools has the potential to significantly optimize treatment planning. This approach allows clinicians to move beyond simple anatomical assessment to a more holistic, biological-based strategy, helping to identify at-risk patients and customize treatment protocols to reduce complications and accelerate healing.
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