The use of fractal analysis to reveal remodelling in human alveolar bone following the placement of dental implants

The impact of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) in osseointegration of oral implants in dental panoramic radiography: texture based evaluation

“…Most of these products were called PRP, the same name as the original transfusion platelet concentrates, which does not allow distinction between the different systems and protocols employed (11,12). Only a few studies have attempted to quantify dental bone density and the PRP effect in dental implantations (13)(14)(15)(16)(17). Gatti et al (13) investigated the bone density alteration, based on the gray level values, around the implant in three different types of dental implants which were placed in dogs.…”

Relations between Radiograph Texture Analysis and Microcomputed Tomography in Two Rat Models of Bone Metastases

“…The fractal dimension of bone images from routine orthopantomograms has been investigated to monitor bone remodeling in response to dental implants. An increase in orientation of the image in a direction oblique to the implant was found during the period up to 2 years after implantation [Wilding et al, 1995]. The fractal signature analysis has shown changes of the trabecular bone organization in macroradiographs of patients with knee osteoarthritis: an increased horizontal Tb.Th occurred early and preceded the later changes in the vertical structure [BucklandWright et al, 1996].…”

Fractals in dentistry

“…Wilding et al [13] presented a detailed report of the use of fractal analysis to monitor alveolar bone regeneration after j o u r n a l o f d e n t i s t r y 3 9 ( 2 0 1 1 ) 2 7 3 -2 9 2 dental implant placement. They studied digitized panoramic radiographs from 18 patients who received implant-supported prostheses.…”