“…3 Ultrasonography (USG) is used in dentistry generally for several purposes such as: salivary gland diseases, cervical lymphadenopathy, various soft tissue mass, masticatory, and neck muscles, as well as novel usage areas such as: maxillofacial fractures, periapical lesions, temporomandibular joint, tongue tumors, dental tissue's decay, cracks and fractures, mucosal lesions, periodontal tissues, implant planning, and orthodontic procedures. 8 Compared to other prominent methods of medical imaging, USG has several advantages: it provides images in real-time, is portable, inexpensive, radiation free, non-invasive, and unaffected by metal artifacts, such as dental restorations. [8][9][10][11] It also allows identification of the vascularity via its power Doppler and color Doppler facilities and is capable of differentiating cystic lesions from solid lesions.…”