Table 1 Distribution of radiopacities along the studied 180 CBCT scans
From: Endodontic remnants are found more than other radiopacities in proposed implant sites
No. | Studied radiopacity | Number of patients | Tissue reactions | % of cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Bony fragments | 2 | 0 | 1.11% |
2 | Pieces of crown | 2 | 1 | 1.11% |
3 | Remaining roots | 20 | 5 | 11.11% |
4 | Pathological lesion, impacted or supernumerary teeth | 5 | 0 | 2.78% |
5 | Fractured implant, or fixation screws or plates | 4 | 0 | 2.22% |
6 | Increased bone density | 16 | 4 | 8.89% |
7 | Removable appliance clasp | 1 | 0 | 0.56% |
8 | Rhinoliths | 4 | 0 | 2.22% |
9 | Salivary gland stone | 2 | 0 | 1.11% |
10 | Brocken instrument | 1 | 0 | 0.56% |
11 | Restorative filling | 2 | 0 | 1.11% |
12 | Endodontic filling remnants | 25 | 11 | 13.89% |
| Â | Total | 84 | 21 | 46.67% |