Panoramic View among Other Radiographic Investigations for Dental Implant Surgery, Dentists’ Perspective

Abstract

Objectives: To determine the factors that could influence the use of OPG in dental implant surgery from a dentist’s perspective. Methods: A Google form questionnaire was circulated electronically as a google form to dentists of different dental specialties and practical backgrounds. Data were collected and analyzed using SPSS Ver.25. Statistical significance has been set at P<0.05. Results: Most participating dentists use OPG as a preoperative diagnostic tool in dental implants. Only 13 (15.1%) dentists do not use OPG in dental implant treatment. The Chi-Square Test showed a statistically significant relationship (P=0.042) between the reason for OPG request and dentists' qualifications. The overwhelming majority of PhD and Fellowship degree holder dentists (71.4%) request the OPG to view the relationship between the implant site and the vital anatomical structures. The ChiSquare Test showed a highly significant relationship (P=0.000) between the type of additional radiographic investigation and the dental specialty. Surgeons, compared to general practitioners (43.8%) and other specialties (52.6%), are favorably interested (91.4%) in CBCT as an additional diagnostic aid to OPG. Conclusions: Dentists agree on the preliminary diagnostic value of OPG in dental implant surgery. PhD and OMFS Fellowship holders seem more interested in the relationship between the dental implant position and jaw anatomical landmarks on the OPG. Oral surgeons appear to appreciate the role of CBCT as an additional preoperative diagnostic tool. Keywords: dill seeds, broilers, productive performance, carcasses.