Dentistry Under the Gaze of Ultrasonography

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Guilherme Klein Parise
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0417-9979
Larissa Rodrigues Gasparini
https://orcid.org/0009-0002-7601-5148
Bárbara Soldatelli Ballardin
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4385-3348
Laíza Krul Kuryluk
https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1671-0207
Juliana Lucena Schussel
Andrea Gross

Abstract


Ultrasonography is a non-invasive imaging technique based on the emission and reception of high-frequency sound waves, enabling real-time analysis of examined tissues. In dentistry, its application has expanded to include the diagnosis of soft tissue alterations in the head and neck region, such as inflammatory processes, superficial lesions, and temporomandibular disorders. The technique allows differentiation between cystic and solid lesions in the mandible, as well as precise evaluation of the submandibular and sublingual salivary glands. Intraoral examinations are also feasible with this technology. The sensitivity for detecting zygomatic fractures is 88.2%, with a specificity of 100%. In periapical lesions, ultrasonography distinguishes cysts from granulomas, especially when using color Doppler, which identifies vascular structures and assesses blood flow and resistance. Beyond its diagnostic value, ultrasound has therapeutic potential, being used as an adjuvant in pain, inflammation, and edema control, and in promoting healing. Being painless, accessible, radiation-free, and low-cost, ultrasonography stands out as a promising tool in dental practice.


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Guilherme Klein Parise, Federal University of Paraná

Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil.

Larissa Rodrigues Gasparini, Federal University of Paraná

Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil.

Bárbara Soldatelli Ballardin , Federal University of Paraná

Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil.

Laíza Krul Kuryluk, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.

Juliana Lucena Schussel, Federal University of Paraná

Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil.

Andrea Gross, São Leopoldo Mandic Faculty

São Leopoldo Mandic Faculty, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil.

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