3D Ultrasound System May Lead to Risk-Free Diagnosis of Dental Disease

A recent research project at the University of Alberta is investigating ultrasound as a safe and effective tool to assess both soft and hard tissue in the periodontal alveolar complex, potentially enhancing the ability to diagnose dental disease and treat patients more effectively.

In this video, lead researchers from the University Alberta, Dr. Paul Major and Dr. Lawrence Le, discuss the potential applications of the system, explain the technological challenges they dealt with, and outline how the device uses artificial intelligence to interpret images chairside in the dental office.

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• • • University of Alberta website:  https://www.ualberta.ca/folio/2022/05/3d-ultrasound-system-holds-promise-of-accurate-risk-free-diagnosis-of-dental-disease.html