scholarly journals High-Frequency Ultrasound for Assessment of Peri-Implant Bone Thickness

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 1539 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana Marotti ◽  
Sarah Neuhaus ◽  
Daniel Habor ◽  
Lauren Bohner ◽  
Stefan Heger ◽  
...  

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of high-frequency ultrasound (HFUS) for measurement of bone thickness surrounding dental implants. Methods: Eight porcine bone samples containing dental implants were scanned by a HFUS scanner and compared using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and an optical scanner. Bone thickness was measured in the buccolingual region of dental implants in 10 points distributed between the platform and apical portion of the implant. Results: The mean measurement error for the ultrasound method was 0.11 mm, whereas CBCT showed a measurement error of 0.20 mm. For both devices, the maximal measurement error was 0.28 mm. Conclusion: Within the simulated limited conditions of this study, high-frequency ultrasound, with optical scanning used as a reference, presented higher accuracy in comparison to CBCT, and seems to be a promising tool for measuring peri-implant bone.

Author(s):  
Akitatsu Hayashi ◽  
Giuseppe Visconti ◽  
Guido Giacalone ◽  
Nobuko Hayashi ◽  
Hidehiko Yoshimatsu

Abstract Background Currently, microsurgeons are in the era of supermicrosurgery and perforator flap reconstruction. As these reconstructions frequently utilize vessels that are smaller than a single millimeter, understanding of location of lymphatic vessels and perforator anatomy preoperatively is essential. To change with the times, the role of ultrasound has changed from just an adjunct to primary imaging of the choice in reconstructive supermicrosurgery. Recently, a novel ultrasonographic technique involving the use of ultra-high frequency ultrasound (UHFUS) frequencies has entered the scene, and appears a promising tool in surgical planning. Methods The literatures on the applications of UHFUS in reconstructive supermicrosurgery were retrieved and reviewed from more than 60 literatures have been published on the surgical applications of UHFUS. Results Nine studies were retrieved from the literature on the applications of UHFUS in reconstructive supermicrosurgery. The articles report both application for lymphatic surgery and perforator flaps. Conclusions UHFUS application involves an increasing number of reconstructive supermicrosurgery field. UHFUS is a valuable and powerful tool for any reconstructive surgeons who are interested in performing supermicrosurgery.


2019 ◽  
Vol 45 (6) ◽  
pp. 1427-1434 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren Bohner ◽  
Daniel Habor ◽  
Pedro Tortamano ◽  
Klaus Radermacher ◽  
Stefan Wolfart ◽  
...  

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (S19) ◽  
pp. 229-229
Author(s):  
Juliana Marotti ◽  
Sarah Neuhaus ◽  
Daniel Habor ◽  
Lauren Bohner ◽  
Klaus Radermacher ◽  
...  

Medicine ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 98 (37) ◽  
pp. e17111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiang-qin Gao ◽  
Xiao-mei Xue ◽  
Jian-kang Zhang ◽  
Fei Yan ◽  
Qiu-xia Mu

Author(s):  
Carolina Ávila de Almeida ◽  
Simone Guarçoni ◽  
Bruna Duque Estrada ◽  
Maria Carolina Zafra Páez ◽  
Clarissa Canella

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