Table 1 Implant identification studies included in this study (Michelinakis et al. 2006; Sahiwal et al. 2002a, b, c; Mansour et al. 2019; Nuzzolese et al. 2008; Bush and Miller 2011; Berketa et al. 2010a, b; Mattheos and Janda 2012))
From: Current technology for identifying dental implants: a narrative review
Study | Main aspect | Conclusion |
|---|---|---|
Michelinakis et al. (2006) | "Identification of dental implants through the use of Implant Recognition Software (IRS)" | The program that was developed provides valuable information about the identification of implant systems present in patients' mouths |
Sahiwa et al. (2002a) | Identification of threaded dental implants from radiographic images | This study shows to be useful in the identification of threaded dental implants from their radiographic X-ray images |
Sahiwal et al. (2002b) | Identification of non-threaded dental implants from radiographic images | Information gained from this study shows to help clinicians identify non threaded implants from radiographic photos |
Sahiwal et al. (2002c) | Macro design morphology of endosseous dental implants | Study offers clinicians basic information of the design of selected dental implants. Such information can aid the radiographic identification of these implants |
Mansour et al. (2019) | New aspects of dental implants and DNA technology in human identification | The dental implant manufacturer database can be very supportive and represent additional reference data for dental implant classification |
Nuzzolese et al. (2008) | Radiographic dental implants recognition for geographic evaluation in human identification | The study links implant type to specific geographic location within Italy. The radiographic images provided should show benefits in the forensic filed and the prosthodontic filed to identify pre-existing implants which they may discover from their radiographic images |
Berketa et al. (2010a) | The use of batch numbers which survive within dental implants following incineration as an aid to identification | If the companies constructing implants were to place individual serial numbers rather than batch numbers will be more efficient |
Berketa et al. (2010b) | Radiographic recognition of dental implants as an aid to identifying the deceased | The Implant recognition software in its current form was of little benefit for radiographic assessment of dental implants for forensic odontologists |
Daher et al. (2009) | Implant treatment record form | An implant record form is very important. The record form should be filled out and retained in the patient's files for future use and implant recall visits |
Mattheos and Janda (2012) | Case report: managing complications with unidentified implant system | This case report management of the complication dealing with unidentified dental implant restoration, and the use of technology dealing with the problem |