ULTRASONOGRAPHY – A DIAGNOSTIC SURROGATE IN PERIODONTOLOGY

Abstract

Ultrasound in dentistry uses the transmission and reflection of acoustic energy. The propagated pulse and its reflection are received both by the transducer (Ultrasonic probe). Clinically, transducers generate ultrasound, which converts electrical energy into ultrasonic waves. Basic knowledge and other secondary effects of ultrasound are essential for developing techniques of application. It has several applications in dentistry and periodontics and is used to treat and maintain periodontal health. Periodontal ultrasonography provides a non-invasive diagnostic method for measuring pocket depth and assessing periodontal health. Additionally, the low-intensity pulsed ultrasound effectively evaluates periodontal healing and demonstrates the potential for periodontal regeneration.