Three-dimensional digital imaging analysis of the palatal bone thickness for orthodontic mini-implant insertion - determination of the safe zone and angulation

• Main Authors: Hanna Schubert (Author), Ragai Matta (Author), Anna Seidel (Author), Werner Adler (Author), Manfred Wichmann (Author), Marco Kesting (Author), Rainer Lutz (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background In order to successfully perform orthodontic mini-implant procedures successfully for the subsequent anchoring of orthodontic appliances, it is crucial to know the palatal bone thickness. This is usually assessed using two-dimensional radiographs. The purpose of this study was to...