Evaluation of distracted mandibular bone using computed tomography scan and ultrasonography: technical note

Abstract

Clinical monitoring of mandibular distraction wounds can be successfully achieved through frequent use of ultrasonographic examinations. Standardization of ultrasonography based on CT findings will expand the reliability of ultrasound in monitoring callus maturation. An algorithm for evaluation of distraction wound healing is suggested.

Evaluation of the effect of low-level diode laser therapy applied during the bone consolidation period following mandibular distraction osteogenesis in the human

“…26,27 This led Selim et al to conclude that ultrasonography can replace radiography in the diagnosis of callus maturation, especially during the early stages of healing. 22 However, ultrasonography examination is not advisable in the early postoperative period, as oedema and fluid accumulation hinder tissue definition.…”

Overview of Ultrasound in Dentistry for Advancing Research Methodology and Patient Care Quality with Emphasis on Periodontal/Peri-implant Applications

“…7 and Appendix Table 4 ). These include its use as or for: Diagnostic tool for malignant lesions of head and neck [80] , [81] , Evaluation of intraosseous lesions of the jaw [80] , [82] , [83] , [84] , [85] , [86] , [87] , Cervical lymph node evaluation [88] , [89] , [90] , [91] , [92] , Diagnosing maxillofacial fractures [28] , [73] , [93] , Ultrasound guided nerve blocks [94] , [95] , Tongue dynamics assessment during swallowing [96] , [97] , [98] , [99] , Oral vascular anomalies diagnostic [100] , Evaluation imaging technique in orthodontics [101] , [102] , [103] , Caries diagnostics and tooth imaging [104] , [105] , [106] , [107] , [108] , [109] , [110] , [111] , [112] , [113] , [114] , [115] , [116] , Image-guidance for diagnosis of periapical lesions, pulpal flow and vitality [35] , [36] , [44] , [45] , [117] , [118] , [119] , [120] , [121] , [12...…”

Sonographic Monitoring During Distraction Osteogenesis

“…The ultrasound appearance during the entire process was compared with tissue density measurement with computerized tomography, evidencing an exponential increase in bone density through the consolidation time [14], but no objective ultrasound parameter was proposed as a follow-up measure. Ultrasound evaluation itself is mainly subjective and prone to multiple variables as transducer position and measurement site [15].…”