Development of a novel ultrasonic dental system for alveolar bone mapping

Important information in determining dental implant success is the anchorage provided by the width of the alveolar bone ridge at the location of the implant site calculated during the presurgical assessment. Currently used methods are invasive (x-rays radiation, needle based mapping or direct exposure) and to date, there is no real-time ultrasonic dental tool dedicated to measure the alveolar ridge. The objective of the project is to design and develop an ultrasoundbased diagnostic system for bone width evaluation at the initial stage of dental implantology treatment planning. This solution is intended to help dental practitioners to determine the necessity of bone augmentation and estimating the proper implant size prior to implant placing.

Faculty Supervisor:

Roman Maev

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Partner:

Dr George Grayson Dentistry Professional Corporation

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

University of Windsor

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