Evaluation of the Accuracy in Alveolar Ridge Width Measurement Using Different Methods before the Implant Placement: An In Vivo Study

IntroductIonDental implant treatment has become more common for the restoration of lost dentition, replacing traditional treatments in the fields of single-tooth anodontia and total and partial edentulism.Prosthodontic restorations supported by dental implants have a high success rate.A precise assessment of the resorbing alveolar process's size is necessary for dental implants to have longterm success since an implant must have at least 1 mm of bone surrounding it.For the best results, a thorough diagnosis and treatment plan are essential. 1etermining the size of the alveolar bone is a crucial step before implant planning.The alveolar bone dimensions are currently evaluated using a variety of two-and three-dimensional (3D) techniques, ranging from more traditional direct intraoperative measures, periapical radiographs, ridge mapping, and standard panoramic radiographs to more modern computed tomography (CT), cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), and 3D tomography. 2,3rior to executing the exact implant procedure and reflecting the flap, the alveolar ridge width can be measured.There are several diagnostic techniques, one of which is ridge mapping with a caliper.The buccal and lingual mucosa are pierced down to the bone using calipers designed especially for this use (after