Characterization of Extraction Sockets by Indirect Digital Root Analysis.

Couso-Queiruga, Emilio; Ahmad, Uzair; Elgendy, Hanan; Barwacz, Christopher; González-Martín, Oscar; Avila-Ortiz, Gustavo (2021). Characterization of Extraction Sockets by Indirect Digital Root Analysis. The international journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry, 41(1), pp. 141-148. Quintessence Publishing 10.11607/prd.4969

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This study aimed to characterize extraction sockets based on indirect digital root analysis. The outcomes of interest were estimated socket volume and dimensions of the socket orifice. A total of 420 extracted teeth, constituting 15 complete sets of permanent teeth (except third molars), were selected. Teeth were scanned to obtain STL files of the root complex for digital analysis. After digitally sectioning each root 2.0 mm apical to the cementoenamel junction (CEJ), root volume was measured in mm3 and converted to cc. Subsequently, a horizontal section plane was drawn at the most zenithal level of the buccal CEJ, and the surface area (in mm2) and buccolingual and mesiodistal linear measurements of the socket orifice (in mm) were computed. Maxillary first molars exhibited the largest mean root volume (0.451 ± 0.096 cc) and mandibular central incisors the smallest (0.106 ± 0.02 cc). Surface area analysis demonstrated that mandibular first molars presented the largest socket orifice area (78.56 ± 10.44 mm2), with mandibular central incisors presenting the smallest area (17.45 ± 1.82 mm2). Maxillary first molars showed the largest mean socket orifice buccolingual dimension (11.08 ± 0.60 mm), and mandibular first molars showed the largest mean mesiodistal dimension (9.73 ± 0.84 mm). Mandibular central incisors exhibited the smallest mean buccolingual (5.87 ± 0.26 mm) and mesiodistal (3.52 ± 0.24 mm) linear dimensions. Findings from this study can be used by clinicians to efficiently plan extraction-site management procedures (such as alveolar ridge preservation via socket grafting and sealing) and implant provisionalization therapy, and by the industry to design products that facilitate site-specific execution of these interventions.

Item Type:	Journal Article (Original Article)
Division/Institute:	04 Faculty of Medicine > School of Dental Medicine > Department of Oral Surgery and Stomatology 04 Faculty of Medicine > School of Dental Medicine
UniBE Contributor:	Couso-Queiruga, Emilio
Subjects:	600 Technology > 610 Medicine & health
ISSN:	1945-3388
Publisher:	Quintessence Publishing
Language:	English
Submitter:	Caroline Balz
Date Deposited:	21 Nov 2023 08:15
Last Modified:	21 Nov 2023 08:15
Publisher DOI:	10.11607/prd.4969
PubMed ID:	33528463
URI:	https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/189186