Is Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Always Necessary for Dental Implant Placement?

The results of this study indicate that the CBCT is more accurate in predicting implant length and width and the need for bone grafting procedures. However, for routine unguided implant placement in sites where anatomic structures and bone grafting are not a concern, the use of a panoramic radiograph could be adequate for determining the length and width of the implant.