Evaluating the manubrium sterni as a site for bone implantation: a 3D radiological feasibility study
This is the first study that analyzes the manubrium sterni bone three-dimensionally and assesses its potential as a bone implantation site. We found that it has low cortical and cancellous bone density, which makes it most similar to the posterior maxilla. The Manubrium sterni bone is suitable for implantation, although a preimplantation assessment of individual anatomy is imperative.
Authors
- Loes Braun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0023-6948)
- Michiel W. M. van den Brekel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6338-6743)
- Luc H. E. Karssemakers (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0257-8709)
- Max J. Dullaart (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4435-7007)
- Richard J. Dirven (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9626-9925)
- Menno Krap
- A. L. Schoen
- Maarten Jan Antony van Alphen
- Miranda Buitenhuis
Institutions
- Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (NL)
- The Netherlands Cancer Institute (NL)
- University Medical Center Utrecht (NL)
- St. Antonius Ziekenhuis (NL)
- Oncode Institute (NL)
- Hersenstichting (NL)
- University of Amsterdam (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Radiology Experimental
- Published
- 2025-12-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s41747-025-00642-6
- Primary Topic
- Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Health~Holland