Evaluation of Optimal Sites for the Insertion of Orthodontic Mini Implants at Mandibular Symphysis Region through Cone-Beam Computed Tomography

This study aims to evaluate the overall bone thickness (OBT) and cortical bone thickness (CBT) of mandibular symphysis and to determine the optimal sites for the insertion of orthodontic mini implants. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images of 32 patients were included in this study. The sample...

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Main Authors: Shizhen Zhang, Xiaoyu Wei, Lufei Wang, Zhouqiang Wu, Lu Liu, Xinyu Yan, Wenli Lai, Hu Long
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-01-01
Series:Diagnostics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/12/2/285