Ultrasound imaging versus conventional histopathology in diagnosis of periapical lesions of endodontic origin: A comparative evaluation

Ultrasound imaging versus conventional histopathology in diagnosis of periapical lesions of endodontic origin: A comparative evaluation

Context: Accurate assessment of periapical status is critical in diagnosis, treatment planning, and evaluation of healing. Novel imaging modalities like sonography offer promising results with reduced radiation risks. Aims: To evaluate the potential of ultrasound imaging technique together with the...

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Main Authors: V Parvathy, Ramesh Kumar, Elizabeth Prabha James, Sheila George
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dental Research
Subjects:
Color Doppler
diagnosis
histopathology
periapical
ultrasound Key Messages: Ultrasound imaging is a useful tool for evaluation of periapical lesions of endodontic origin. Sonography has definite advantages over other imaging modalities as it is noninvasive
lacks radiation hazards
availability of images in digital form
and achievement of maximum patient compliance. Further
research should be undertaken to unleash the vast avenues of sonography in study of periapical lesions.
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