ReviewZeitschrift fur medizinische Physik2023
Overview of Ultrasound in Dentistry for Advancing Research Methodology and Patient Care Quality with Emphasis on Periodontal/Peri-implant Applications.
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32 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- A systematic review of oral wound healing indices.PloS one · 2024Pooled it
- Ultrasound-based assessment of peri-implant mucosal thickness: an ex vivo comparative study with artificial intelligence-assisted image analysis.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Research Progress and Translational Perspectives of Piezoelectric Materials in Dental Implant Surface Engineering.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2026Review
- High frequency miniaturized transducer for facial and lingual full-mouth human imaging including third molars.Biomedical optics express · 2026Article
- Correlations between early ultrasound markers and the outcomes of staged lateral guided bone regeneration.Journal of periodontal & implant science · 2026Article
- Advancements in Ultrasound Gel Pad Technologies: Enhancing Diagnostic Precision, Procedural Efficiency, and Therapeutic Applications.Gels (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Innovations in microsurgery: The role of non-invasive blood perfusion imaging-A review and framework.Clinical advances in periodontics · 2026Review
- Bridging a curriculum gap: a structured model for integrating head and neck ultrasound training into undergraduate dental education.BMC medical education · 2026Article
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- Management of severe gingival recession using a double papilla connective tissue graft: A 2-year follow-up case study.Clinical advances in periodontics · 2025Article
- Digital Dental Radiology and Diagnostics-From 2D to 3D.Australian dental journal · 2025Review
- Knowledge user involvement is still uncommon in published rapid reviews-a meta-research cross-sectional study.Research synthesis methods · 2025Article
- High-Frequency Ultrasound for Detecting Periodontal Inflammation: A Preclinical Diagnostic Accuracy Study.Journal of periodontal research · 2025Article
- Performance Evaluation of a Miniaturized, Toothbrush-Shaped Ultrasound Transducer for Periodontal Imaging.ACS sensors · 2025Article
- High-Frequency Ultrasound Characterization of Periodontal Soft Tissues Pre- and Post-Bacterial Inoculation.Ultrasound in medicine & biology · 2025Article
- In vivo periodontal ultrasound imaging via a hockey-stick transducer and comparison to periodontal probing: a proof-of-concept study.Clinical oral investigations · 2025Article
- Do dental students need sonography training? A prospective observational study.BMC medical education · 2025Observational
- Machine learning for automated identification of anatomical landmarks in ultrasound periodontal imaging.Dento maxillo facial radiology · 2025Article
- Ultrasonography-Guided Dental Implant Surgery: A Feasibility Study.Clinical implant dentistry and related research · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundUltrasound is a non-invasive, cross-sectional imaging technique emerging in dentistry. It is an adjunct tool for diagnosing pathologies in the oral cavity that overcomes some limitations of current methodologies, including direct clinical examination, 2D radiographs, and cone beam computerized tomography. Increasing demand for soft tissue imaging has led to continuous improvements on transducer miniaturization and spatial resolution. The aims of this study are (1) to create a comprehensive overview of the current literature of ultrasonic imaging relating to dentistry, and (2) to provide a view onto investigations with immediate, intermediate, and long-term impact in periodontology and implantology.
methodsA rapid literature review was performed using two broad searches conducted in the PubMed database, yielding 576 and 757 citations, respectively. A rating was established within a citation software (EndNote) using a 5-star classification. The broad search with 757 citations allowed for high sensitivity whereas the subsequent rating added specificity.
resultsA critical review of the clinical applications of ultrasound in dentistry was provided with a focus on applications in periodontology and implantology. The role of ultrasound as a developing dental diagnostic tool was reviewed. Specific uses such as soft and hard tissue imaging, longitudinal monitoring, as well as anatomic and physiological evaluation were discussed.
conclusionsFuture efforts should be directed towards the transition of ultrasonography from a research tool to a clinical tool. Moreover, a dedicated effort is needed to introduce ultrasonic imaging to dental education and the dental community to ultimately improve the quality of patient care.
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