Ultrasonography in Periodontology

Technology Roadmap Sections and Deliverables

Roadmap Overview

Ultrasonography in dentistry is a novel approach to diagnosing inflammation, specifically periodontal tissues (hard and soft tissue) and disease. An accurate dental diagnosis requires imaging and clinical evaluation. This technology is a level 3 technology with the unique identifier “3US - Ultrasound”. While this may not replace other types of medical imaging needed for an accurate dental diagnosis, it is a non-invasive technology that can be used for patient monitoring as well and enhances diagnostic capabilities. Early studies demonstrate uses in wound healing and tissue maturation. Other technologies that would be at level 3 are radiographs, intraoral scanners, and cone beam computed tomography. This technology can be further broken down into six level 4 identifiers: 4TD, 4CPU, 4PW, 4SC, 4CT, and 4EN (see DSM Allocation for descriptions of identifiers).