Using the support immersion endoscope for socket assessment
Gintaras Juodzbalys, Stasys Bojarskas, Ricardas Kubilius, Hom-Lay Wang, Gintaras Juodzbalys, Stasys Bojarskas, Ricardas Kubilius, Hom-Lay Wang
Abstract
Background: The purpose of this study was to determine the indications, efficacy, and advantages of the support immersion endoscope (SIE) method for extraction socket assessment.
Methods: Twelve patients (four women and eight men; mean age: 28 years) in need of extraction with implant placement participated in the study. The teeth extracted included eight upper central incisors and six upper lateral incisors. Extraction sockets were evaluated with a conventional extraction site evaluation (CESE) method alone or with CESE + SIE. CESE includes: visual evaluation; periodontal probing; ridge mapping with calipers, dental mirror, and orthopantomogram; and diagnostic wax-up.
Results: CESE + SIE had significantly better accuracy in examining extraction socket labial plate vertical position, labial plate thickness, and bone quality compared to CESE alone. The results obtained from CESE assessment were inconsistent because of poor visualization.
Conclusion: The SIE can be used as an adjunct tool in assessing extraction socket morphology and bone conditions without flap elevation.
Source: PubMed