Preliminary Study Of Simplant Software In Mandibular Molar Implantation

PURPOSE: The purpose of the study was to investigate the clinical effects and implementation methods of mandibular molar implantation using a CT machine combined with Simplant software so as to provide a safer and more reliable method for preoperative preparation of mandibular molar implantation.MATERIALS AND METHODS: The CT/CBCT examinations were applied among all the 10 cases selected into the study.The Simplant software was used to measure the distances between implantation point centers and superior walls of nerve canals(H1),buccolingual diameters(H2),mesiodistal diameters(H3),gum thickness(H4),Occlusal distances(H5).The Simplant software was also applied to calculate the bone mineral density of impalntation areas and trace the mandibular alveolar nerve canal.RESULTS: H1 was between 10.7mm-17.6mm,H3 was between 5.4mm-8.3mm.The 10 selected cases undertook the implantations according to the results of simulation and all of them succeed after a one year’s clinical follow-up.CONCLUSION: According to its accuracy in measuring data of the implantation area,Simplant software can be routinely used in the preoperative preparation of mandibular molar implantation and it will make the process safer and more controllable.