Three-dimensional mapping of the greater palatine artery location and physiology

CONCLUSIONS: This study can measure the vertical distance from the GM to the GPA and depth from PMM to GPA and visualize the GPA localization in a 3D manner, which is critical to evaluate the available volume of palatal donor tissues and avoid sectioning of GPA during surgical harvesting of the tissues. Finally, the transducer's small size facilitates full-mouth Doppler imaging with the potential to improve the assessment, diagnosis, and management of oral mucosa.PMID:37641889 | DOI:10.1259/dmfr.20230066

Source: Dentomaxillofacial Radiology - August 29, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Baiyan Qi Reza Khazeinezhad Ali Hariri Wonjun Yim Zhicheng Jin Lekshmi Sasi Casey Chen Jesse V Jokerst Source Type: research