Dental News - Beyond X-rays: How InnerView is changing the way we quantify implant stability

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Thu. 27 March 2025

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For decades, implant evaluations have relied on visual assessments and patient symptoms. However, these traditional methods often fail to detect early-stage complications — until it’s too late. InnerView is changing that by providing quantitative, non-invasive data that reveal implant health before symptoms appear.

A recent case study by Dr. Howard Golan demonstrates how InnerView detected a hidden implant complication that standard tools missed, ultimately preventing failure and costly intervention.

Case study: Uncovering hidden implant instability

A 75-year-old male patient presented for a routine hygiene exam with no reported symptoms. However, a loose crown on #13 prompted further evaluation. Standard X-rays confirmed mobility but failed to reveal the underlying cause.

Using InnerView, Golan discovered unexpected implant instability at #14 — an issue that would have gone unnoticed with traditional diagnostics.

InnerView NFE Score for #14: 162. (A high score indicating significant structural instability)

Multiple peaks in the InnerView readout confirmed early-stage implant complications before any clinical symptoms developed.

The power of early detection

Instead of waiting for failure, Golan intervened immediately, removing the screw channel composite and re-torquing the abutment screw on #14 to 32NCM. A second InnerView assessment showed:

Significant reduction in NFE scores.
Restored implant stability.
Prevention of potential implant failure.

Traditional diagnostic aids wouldn’t have caught this issue until symptoms worsened. InnerView made early intervention possible, preserving implant integrity and preventing costly restorative procedures.

Long-term trend monitoring: A game-changer in implant assessments

Unlike traditional assessments that provide a single moment-in-time evaluation, InnerView is the only system that tracks implant health over time.

Quantifies implant stability at multiple intervals.
Detects small changes before symptoms appear.
Guides treatment adjustments to prevent long-term failure.

In Golan’s case, follow-up InnerView tests confirmed sustained implant stability post-intervention, proving the value of ongoing monitoring. With InnerView, clinicians can now track healing, stability and long-term implant success like never before.

What this means for clinicians

InnerView is more than an assessment tool — it’s a new standard for proactive implant care. With real-time, quantitative data, clinicians can:

Quantify implant health in seconds.
Identify hidden complications before failure.
Minimize invasive treatments and improve patient outcomes.

Conclusion

This case demonstrates why InnerView is transforming implant assessments. By replacing guesswork with quantitative precision, clinicians can detect complications earlier, intervene sooner and protect long-term implant success.

Editorial note:

This case study is based on clinical findings by Dr. Howard Golan, adapted for publication by InnerView. See InnerView in action by scheduling a live demo at innerview.ai.