Ultrasound evaluation of intra-osseous cavity: A preliminary study in pig mandibles

Ferreira, Tiago Osório; Costa, André Luiz Ferreira; Tucunduva, Maria Jose Albuquerque Pereira de Souza e; Tucunduva-Neto, Raul R.; Shinohara, Élio Hitoshi; Freitas, Cláudio Fróes de

doi:10.1016/j.jobcr.2016.10.001

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“…Ferreira et al (15) , in a preliminary study on pig jaws, showed that lesions can be examined via US if the cortical bone is thin (15) . Musu et al (16) confirmed that US significantly assisted differential diagnosis of jawbone lesions (16) .…”

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Evaluation of the snowing-like ultrasonographic features of intraosseous jaw pathologies

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Aim of the study: Ultrasonographic examination of intraosseous jaw pathologies may reveal interesting incidental, mobile hyperechoic particles (“snowflakes”) in anechoic areas. Purpose of this study is to explain and discuss this snowing-like ultrasonographic feature of intraosseous jaw pathologies. Material and methods: This study included 113 patients admitted to our clinic for examination: 43 (38.05%) males and 70 (61.9%) females with a mean age of 34.9 ± 17.2 years (range: 6–72 years). A total of 120 intraosseous lesions were evaluated prior to surgery using ultrasonography; these included non-neoplastic, odontogenic, and non-odontogenic lesions. Results: In total, 5 (4.1%) of the 120 lesions exhibited snowing-like feature on ultrasonography, including 2 (1.6% of total) of 3 incisive canal cysts, 2 (1.6% of total) of 7 dentigerous cysts, and 1 (0.8% of total) of 19 odontogenic keratocysts. Conclusions: Snowflakes evident on ultrasonography of intraosseous jaw lesions may be specific to certain pathologies. Future studies correlating radiologic and pathologic features of intraosseous jaw lesions should focus on ultrasonographic snowing-like appearance in different types of lesions and explore why they occur.

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“…Ferreira et al . ( 15 ) , in a preliminary study on pig jaws, showed that lesions can be examined via US if the cortical bone is thin ( 15 ) . Musu et al .…”

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“…Although PA X-ray presents low radiation risks, of these two modalities, the latter would evidently be more suitable for the diagnosis of periapical lesions; however, unlike X-rays, US does not involve ionizing radiation, which enhances safety, especially for frequent examinations in sensitive groups such as young adults and children. Secondly, US enables the real-time imaging and dynamic evaluation of soft tissues, providing valuable insights into tissue vascularity and fluid dynamics [41].…”

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Comparative Analysis of Examination Methods for Periapical Lesion Diagnostics: Assessing Cone-Beam Computer Tomography, Ultrasound, and Periapical Radiography

Karkle,

Slaidina,

Zolovs

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Introduction: Periapical lesions of teeth are typically evaluated using periapical X-rays (PA) or cone-beam computer tomography (CBCT); however, ultrasound imaging (US) can also be used to detect bone defects. A comparative analysis is necessary to establish the diagnostic accuracy of US for the detection of periapical lesions in comparison with PA and CBCT. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate and compare the measurement precision of US against PA and CBCT in detecting periapical lesions. Methods: This study included 43 maxillary and mandibular teeth with periapical lesions. All teeth were examined clinically, radiographically, and ultrasonographically. Observers evaluated and measured the periapical lesions on CBCT, PA, and US images. Results: The comparison of lesion size showed that it differs significantly between the different methods of examination. A statistically significant difference was found between CBCT and US (mean difference = 0.99 mm, 95% CI [0.43–1.55]), as well as between CBCT and PA (mean difference = 0.61 mm, 95% CI [0.17–1.05]). No difference was found between the US and PA methods (p = 0.193). Conclusion: US cannot replace PA radiography in detecting pathologies but it can accurately measure and characterize periapical lesions with minimal radiation exposure. CBCT is the most precise and radiation-intensive method so it should only be used for complex cases.

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“…[ 9 , 10 ]. Some studies have demonstrated the potential use of US in imaging periapical lesions and evaluating the blood supply to the periapical region with color Doppler [ 7 , 8 , 11 ].…”

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The usefulness of ultrasonography as a dynamic measurement system for visualizing root canal working length: an in vivo study

Eren,

Deniz

2024

BMC Oral Health

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Objective Although apex locators are generally effective tools for determining root canal working length, they may produce inaccurate results in some cases. The present study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of ultrasonography as an alternative method for measuring root canal length. Materials and methods Forty-seven anterior teeth with apical lesions were selected for the study. Initially, an electronic apex locator was used to measure the working length. Subsequently, ultrasonography was employed to visualize the root apex and determine the working length. During ultrasound imaging, a K-file No. 15 was inserted into the root canal until its tip was visible on the ultrasound monitor. Measurements obtained from both methods were compared using an independent sample t-test. Correlations were assessed with the Pearson correlation coefficient, and agreement was determined using the Bland‒Altman plot. Results The mean working canal length was 19.9 mm for the apex locator and 20.6 mm for the ultrasonography-guided method. No significant differences were observed between the data obtained using the apex locator method and the data obtained using the ultrasonography guidance method. Furthermore, a high level of agreement was identified between the two techniques. Conclusion Ultrasonography can be used to visualize the apex effectively and determine canal length, especially when canal length determination is uncertain for various reasons.

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Ultrasound evaluation of intra-osseous cavity: A preliminary study in pig mandibles

Cited by 7 publications

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Evaluation of the snowing-like ultrasonographic features of intraosseous jaw pathologies

Evaluation of the snowing-like ultrasonographic features of intraosseous jaw pathologies

Comparative Analysis of Examination Methods for Periapical Lesion Diagnostics: Assessing Cone-Beam Computer Tomography, Ultrasound, and Periapical Radiography

The usefulness of ultrasonography as a dynamic measurement system for visualizing root canal working length: an in vivo study

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