Diagnostic Applications of Ultrasound Imaging in Dental Implantology: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Conventional radiographic methods, although considered the gold standard for dental implantology, are not exempt from certain limitations, including their two-dimensional nature, the exposure to ionizing radiation and the inability to assess soft tissues. Ultrasonography (US) has recently emerged as a promising diagnostic tool due to its non-invasive and radiation-free properties. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the clinical applications of ultrasonography in implant dentistry, focusing on both preoperative planning and postoperative monitoring and to compare its diagnostic performance with conventional imaging modalities. Methods: A comprehensive search was performed in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane databases (2005-2025) to iden

SUBMITTER: Barausse C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12653436 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature