ArticleBioinformation2026
Comparison of ridge mapping using bone caliper, stone cast, CBCT and direct measurement in treatment planning of dental implants.
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Adequate bone volume ensures implant stability so this study was done to evaluate the accuracy of ridge mapping using a bone caliper, stone cast, CBCT and direct measurement for alveolar ridge width determination in dental implant treatment planning. The study included 25 edentulous patients (aged 30-55, both genders). Buccolingual ridge width was assessed by Ridge Mapping, Split Cast and CBCT. Each technique was compared with direct measurement via surgical flap exposure (Gold Standard). Four sets of readings were recorded. Statistical analysis included mean, standard deviation and two-way ANOVA test. No significant differences were found among the three methods. Ridge mapping by bone caliper was most reliable, followed by CBCT and split cast technique. All three methods are equivalent to the surgical gold standard and can be used interchangeably.
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