Assessment Of Jaw Bone Quality And Quantity In Edentulous Patients Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography – A Cross-Sectional Study.

The success of dental implants depends on the primary stability provided by the quality and quantity of the edentulous jawbone. This study aims to evaluate bone quality and quantity in edentulous patients using Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) The objectives include comparing bone quality and quantity across the incisor, canine, premolar, and molar regions of the maxilla and mandible, as well as assessing significant gender differences. A total of 270 edentulous areas were analyzed using CBCT records. Measurements of the height and width of edentulous jaw segments were obtained using the ruler tool in Carestream Imaging Software (version 8.0.24.1227) and classified according to the Juodzbalys & Raustia and Misch & Judy systems. The analysis of bone quantity revealed that Type II bone was the most common, followed by Types I and III. In terms of bone quality, D2 bone was most prevalent, followed by D3 and D4. Females exhibited low bone density compared to men. Proper implant treatment planning, which incorporates clinical and radiological classification of jawbone segments along with bone density evaluation, significantly enhances the reliability of implant placement in both the maxilla and mandible.