Unlocking Implant Planning: A Retrospective Cone Beam Computed Tomography Study of Inter-Radicular Septum in Immediate Maxillary Molar Implant Placement

Abstract

This study highlights the assessment of inter radicular septum (IRS) on cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) as an important pre-treatment tool for immediate maxillary molar implant (IMI) placement. Aim: To evaluate the suitability of inter radicular septum (IRS) of the maxillary first and second molars using cone beam computed tomography to receive immediate implant placement. Objectives: To measure and compare IRS dimensions of the first and second molars and to assess the suitability to house an immediate implant. Method: A total OF 120 CBCT scans that displays IRS completely were selected for the study. The IRS was analyzed in all three dimensions and apex to floor of maxillary sinus dimension is also analyzed. Result: This study concludes more significant IRS in maxillary first molars when compared to the second molars, hence first molars were eligible sites for IMI placement.