ReviewDiagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)2021
Ultrasound Imaging versus Radiographs in Differentiating Periapical Lesions: A Systematic Review.
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21 citing papers in PubMed, 34 citations in OpenAlex.
- Investigating the Role of Ultrasound in the Diagnosis of Oral Lesions: A Scoping Review.Oral diseases · 2026Article
- Bridging a curriculum gap: a structured model for integrating head and neck ultrasound training into undergraduate dental education.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- USG and CBCT indications in pediatric to adult dental patients: a university hospital study.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Do dental students need sonography training? A prospective observational study.BMC medical education · 2025Observational
- Periapical bone edema volume in 3D MRI is positively correlated with bone architecture changes.Insights into imaging · 2025Article
- Dental Ultrasonography for Visualizing Osteoimmune Conditions and Assessing Jaw Bone Density: A Narrative Review.Medical devices (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2025Review
- Determining the Ability of Senior Dental Students to Detect Interproximal Caries Using Different Radiographic Techniques.International journal of dentistry · 2024Article
- Overview of Ultrasound in Dentistry for Advancing Research Methodology and Patient Care Quality with Emphasis on Periodontal/Peri-implant Applications.Zeitschrift fur medizinische Physik · 2023Review
- Histological Evidences of Autograft of Dentin/Cementum Granules into Unhealed Socket at 5 Months after Tooth Extraction for Implant Placement.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2022Article
- Development of a Visualisation Approach for Analysing Incipient and Clinically Unrecorded Enamel Fissure Caries Using Laser-Induced Contrast Imaging, MicroRaman Spectroscopy and Biomimetic Composites: A Pilot Study.Journal of imaging · 2022Article
- Incidence, Size and Orientation of Maxillary Sinus Septa-A Retrospective Clinical Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Article
- An Update on Advanced Diagnostic Imaging in Dentistry.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Innovations in Diagnostic Imaging in Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Clinical, Radiological, and Pathological Diagnosis of Fibro-Osseous Lesions of the Oral and Maxillofacial Region: A Retrospective Study.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Rapid Apical Healing with Simple Obturation Technique in Response to a Calcium Silicate-Based Filling Material.International journal of dentistry · 2022Article
- Value of FDG-PET/MR in Oral Focus Assessment in Head and Neck Cancer Patients-A Feasibility Study.Frontiers in medicine · 2022Article
- Anatomical Positions of Mesially/Horizontally Impacted Mandibular Third Molars are Significant Predictors for Distal Caries in Adjacent Second Molars.International journal of dentistry · 2022Article
- Modern Approaches and Innovations on Methods and Imaging Protocols of the Maxillofacial District.Methods and protocols · 2021Article
- Ultrasound Imaging in Dentistry: A Literature Overview.Journal of imaging · 2021Review
- Diagnostic Accuracy of Cystic Lesions Using a Pre-Programmed Low-Dose and Standard-Dose Dental Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Protocol: An Ex Vivo Comparison Study.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
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11 authors at 6 institutions in 4 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundUltrasonography is a non-invasive method of diagnosing periapical lesions while radiologic methods are more common. Periapical lesions due to endodontic infection are one of the most common causes of periapical radiolucency that need to be distinguished to help determine the course of treatment. This review aimed to examine the accuracy of ultrasound and compare it to radiographs in distinguishing these lesions in vivo.
methodsThis review process followed the PRISMA guidelines. A literature search of databases (PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science) was conducted without any restrictions on time. Articles available in English were included. The selection was done according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The QUADAS-2 tool was used to assess the quality of the studies.
resultsThe search provided a total of 87 articles, out of which, five were selected for the final review. In all the studies, ultrasound had higher accuracy in distinguishing periapical lesions. All the studies indicated a risk of bias, especially in patient selection.
conclusionWithin limitations, the study indicates that ultrasound is a better diagnostic tool to distinguish periapical lesions compared to radiographs but further studies with well-designed, rigorous protocols and low risk of bias are needed to provide stronger evidence.
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