Ultrasonography in maxillofacial Imaging – a review
Journal Title: IP International Journal of Maxillofacial Imaging - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Ultrasonography is being currently used in imaging of various head and neck pathologies owing to its non-invasive nature and has gained wider acceptance in maxillofacial imaging. In this paper we will take a relook of Ultrasonographic imaging in areas such as its historical Background, basic principles, wide array of applications in Maxillofacial pathologies and advantages, disadvantages, Newer techniques in Ultrasonographic Imaging.
Authors and Affiliations
Karthik R, Mohan N, Ravikumar PT, Saramma Mathew Fenn, Sabitha Gokulraj, Cicilia Subbulakshmi
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