Ultrasound as a Screening Tool for Vascular Complications in Dental Implantology

Authors: Abrar F. Alshammari, Deem M. Alshammari, Faisal M. Al Sonbul, Wafa I. Alotaibi, Hanan S. Alanazi, Maha Y. Qattan

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14382330

Short DOI: https://doi.org/g8vbf3

Country: Saudi Arabia

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Abstract: Doppler ultrasound has emerged as a non-invasive, radiation-free tool for vascular assessment in dental implantology. This study aimed to evaluate its effectiveness in reducing vascular complications during implant placement in a tertiary hospital setting. Fifty patients undergoing dental implant procedures were assessed using both cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and Doppler ultrasound. The findings revealed that Doppler ultrasound significantly reduced vascular complications (2% vs. 12%, p = 0.03) and outperformed CBCT in accuracy for identifying vascular structures (98% vs. 72%, p < 0.01). Additionally, its use led to shorter surgery durations and reduced intraoperative bleeding. These results demonstrate the value of Doppler ultrasound in enhancing surgical precision and patient safety. However, challenges such as cost, training, and standardization must be addressed to promote its wider adoption.

Keywords: Doppler Ultrasound, Dental Implantology, Vascular Assessment, Cone-Beam Computed Tomography, Surgical Precision

Paper Id: 231814

Published On: 2024-05-08

Published In: Volume 12, Issue 3, May-June 2024

Cite This: Ultrasound as a Screening Tool for Vascular Complications in Dental Implantology - Abrar F. Alshammari, Deem M. Alshammari, Faisal M. Al Sonbul, Wafa I. Alotaibi, Hanan S. Alanazi, Maha Y. Qattan - IJIRMPS Volume 12, Issue 3, May-June 2024. DOI 10.5281/zenodo.14382330

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