In dental implants in bone tests, which assessment involves radiographs to evaluate osseous integration or radiolucency around the implant?

• A. Mobility of implant
• B. Gingival color
• C. Radiographs indicating osseous integration or radiolucency around the implant
• D. Plaque index

Answer: (C)

Radiographic assessment of osseointegration around dental implants uses x-rays to visualize the bone-implant interface and detect radiolucent areas around the implant. These images show bone levels and any radiolucency, which can indicate a lack of intimate bone contact or peri-implant bone loss, signaling compromised osseointegration or pathology. While implant mobility evaluates mechanical stability clinically, and gingival color or plaque index assess soft tissue health and hygiene, none of those involve radiographs to assess the bone-implant interface. Hence, using radiographs to look for osseous integration and potential radiolucency around the implant is the method described.