Purpose: This study assessed the accuracy of linear measurements and dental implant selection
performed in a smartphone application compared to a computer software. Materials and
methods: Forty-four DICOM files from partially edentulous patients in the posterior region of
the mandible were evaluated by three trained and calibrated examiners. Images were analyzed
using three visualization methods: cross-sectional view (CScr) and coronal (CSco) plane using
the CS 3D Imaging software, and coronal (DRco) plane using the DroidRender smartphone
application. For the purpose of standardization, measurements of bone width and height were
taken in the edentulous posterior region of the mandible, 10 mm posterior to the mental foramen.
Dental implant selection was made according to Straumann® Standard implant catalog
2022/2023. Linear measurements were compared using the ANOVA test for repeated
measurements and implant selection was compared using the Friedman test. Statistical analysis
was performed using the SPSS software, considering a significance level of 5%. Results: Linear
measurements showed a statistically significant difference for bone width (p = 0.030), but not for
height (p = 0.685). The choice of implant was not influenced by the visualization method (p =
0.614). Conclusion: It is possible to suggest the use of smartphone applications as an additional
diagnostic tool for DICOM evaluation and dental implant planning in the posterior region of the
mandible. Smartphone applications allow an assessment not limited to 2D images or to static
environments. Therefore, information exchange and diagnostic opinion in emergency situations
may be facilitated.
Schlagwörter: Dental Implants; Clinical Decision-Making; Cone-Beam Computed Tomography; Smartphone.