Utility of Transfacial Dental Ultrasonography in Evaluation of Cystic Jaw Lesions

Gad, Khaled; Ellabban, Mohamed A.; Sciubba, James J.

doi:10.1002/jum.14374

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“…Similar studies showed that the USG length measurements were smaller than length measurements obtained using periapical and CBCT images. 5 24 Sönmez et al 25 obtained USG, periapical radiographs, and CBCT images before treatment and compared length measurements made using these 3 methods. They stated that there were no significant differences in all measurements, with the exception of the S-I measurement, and that these methods yielded compatible results in terms of dimension measurements.…”

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Evaluation of ultrasonography as a diagnostic tool in the management of periapical cysts and granulomas: A clinical study

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Purpose The aim of this study was, firstly, to determine the concordance of ultrasonographic and histopathological diagnoses in patients in whom apical resection was already indicated. Secondly, this study aimed to determine whether lesions were periapical granulomas or cysts, and to compare them after root canal treatment using ultrasonography and periapical radiographs. Materials and Methods In the first stage of the study, ultrasonographic and histopathologic diagnoses of 10 lesions were compared. Secondly, the periapical radiographs and ultrasonographic images of 44 lesions were measured. The presence of internal vascularity was determined by ultrasonographic color and power Doppler modes. Follow-up examinations of healing after root canal treatment were performed using ultrasonography and periapical radiographs, and these modalities were compared. Results In the periapical granuloma and cyst groups, the measurement values decreased for all variables. There was no significant difference in the dimensional changes of lesions between the 2 groups, and ultrasonography and periapical radiographs were compatible. The pre-diagnoses were compared with histopathological diagnoses and were found to be compatible. Conclusion The ultrasonographic color and power Doppler techniques could be an effective method for diagnosing periapical lesions as cysts or granulomas. After root canal treatment of granulomas and cysts, the dimensional shrinkage and healing patterns appear to be similar. Ultrasonography and periapical radiographs were consistent in terms of dimensional comparisons, and ultrasonography may be an alternative method for follow-up of the healing of periapical lesions.

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Evaluation of ultrasonography as a diagnostic tool in the management of periapical cysts and granulomas: A clinical study

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“…Application of US in the dentomaxillofacial region: cervical lymphadenopathy, swelling in the orofacial region, space infection, vascular malformations, salivary gland pathology, periodontal US is a non-invasive diagnostic method for measuring pocket depth which is an indicator of periodontal health, periodontal bony defects, monitoring anatomical changes like periodontal ligament space and free gingiva during orthodontic treatment, assessment of bony cortical plates, detection of carious lesions, soft tissue lesions, measurement of muscle and gingival thickness, diagnosis of temporomandibular disorders, implant dentistry and dental scanning, salivary glands and ducts, as well as the mouth floor, the buccal, labial, and palatal mucosa, the tongue, soft tissues, glands, metastasis and ultrasound imaging of hard tissues (fractures, bone healing, dental fractures or cracks, osteomyelitis, visualizing important landmarks not only in implant dentistry but also to oral maxillofacial surgeons like mental foramen, foreign body detection [16,[22][23][24][25][26][27].…”

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Periodontal evaluation using a non-invasive imaging method (ultrasonography)

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The periodontal disease and gingival bleeding are highly prevalent in the adult population worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) data shows that 90–100% of the 34-year-old adults present gingival inflammation. Therefore, an investigation method is required to allow the assessment of the periodontal disease as well as the monitoring of the evolution of the gingival inflammation after periodontal treatments. Non-invasive and operator-independent methods for periodontal examination are necessary for diagnosing and monitoring the periodontal disease. The periodontal ultrasonography is a reliable technique for visualizing the anatomical elements which are necessary to diagnose the periodontal status. Using this imaging technique the dentino-enamel junction, the cortical bone, the radicular surface from the crown to the alveolar bone, the gingival tissue can be seen without interfering with those elements during the examination. Also, calculus visualization is possible before and after scaling in order to evaluate the quality of the treatment. Using 2D ultrasonography is not feasible in dental practice as it requires extensive experience and is also time consuming. The reproducibility of the 2D slices is very difficult in order to have the possibility to compare different investigations efficiently. 3D reconstructions of the periodontal tissue can be a very good alternative to eliminate the operator dependence. Ultrasonography allows the practitioner to visualize the anatomic elements involved in making a periodontal diagnosis. It also allows tracking of subsequent changes. This method is not commonly used for periodontal examination and further studies are required. Previous studies show that ultrasonography can be a reliable non-invasive method to diagnose and monitor the periodontal disease.

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“…No statistically significant differences were found among periapical radiography, CBCT, and ultrasound in the measurements of lesions [36,37]. The potential of this examination has been well defined and underlined by previous articles, and it certainly represents an interesting evolution in this application [38,39]. In the logic of a radiation-free future, especially in the follow-up of bone surgery (in this case root-end surgery), the possibility of using an examination of this type, especially in the anterior maxilla and mandible, where the dimensions of the probe are not a limitation, it proved to be a valid alternative, with full respect to patient safety, representing the first and true guide in planning any medical and surgical treatment [40][41][42].…”

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Ultrasound Imaging in Dentistry: A Literature Overview

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(1) Background: the frequency with which diagnostic tests are prescribed with exposure to ionizing radiation, a cause of biological damage, has been studied, and with much more attention, patients are subjected to these diagnostic tests for diagnosis and follow-up. This review aimed, given the recent developments of this technology, to evaluate the possible use of ultrasound in different branches of dentistry. The possibility of applying ionizing-radiation-free diagnostic exams in dentistry, overcoming the limits of this application, has led scientific research in this area to obtain interesting results that bode well for the future. (2) Methods: a search for articles on the application of ultrasounds in dentistry was performed using the PubMed electronic database. (3) Results: only 32 studies were included, and these clearly stated that this examination is widely usable and in great progress. (4) Conclusions: regarding the modern application techniques of this diagnostic test, it is essential to consider technological evolution as an objective to reduce the damage and side effects of necessary diagnostic tests. The use of ultrasound in dentistry can represent a valid radiation-free alternative, in certain contexts, to the other most used exams.

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Utility of Transfacial Dental Ultrasonography in Evaluation of Cystic Jaw Lesions

Abstract: Our observations revealed the usefulness of ultrasonography and demonstrated its potential value when introduced as a routine office-based imaging method for dentistry.

Cited by 9 publications

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Evaluation of ultrasonography as a diagnostic tool in the management of periapical cysts and granulomas: A clinical study

Evaluation of ultrasonography as a diagnostic tool in the management of periapical cysts and granulomas: A clinical study

Periodontal evaluation using a non-invasive imaging method (ultrasonography)

Ultrasound Imaging in Dentistry: A Literature Overview

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