Cone-beam CT (CBCT) is considered the gold standard for imaging peri-implant bone, but researchers wondered if another modality without the radiation dose might be more accurate. They tested CBCT ...

Ultrasound imaging has emerged as a robust, non‐invasive diagnostic tool in dentistry, providing clinicians with real‐time insights into both soft and hard tissues without the risks associated with ...

A small study has suggested that ultrasound of the heel bone could be a reasonable alternative to dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) to distinguish individuals with low bone mineral density (BMD) ...

Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) may not be a dependable tool in assessing alveolar bone loss (ABL) in adolescent orthodontic patients, according to a study published on June 29 in the ...

The findings could lead to lower costs and increased screening for populations at-risk for bone diseases, which study authors say extends well beyond postmenopausal women. Prior research has ...

Preparing for a medical test often triggers health anxiety, making it easy to worry about hidden conditions and care needs.