Advances in the application of photoacoustic imaging technology for oral disease diagnosis
10.3760/cma.j.cn112144-20250422-00149
- VernacularTitle:光声成像技术在口腔疾病诊断中的应用进展
- Author:
Luoluo CHENG
1
;
Yu ZHANG
;
Wenyan HUANG
;
Youde DING
;
Sujuan ZENG
;
Jian ZHANG
Author Information
1. 广州医科大学口腔医学院·附属口腔医院儿童口腔科 广东省口腔组织修复与重建工程技术研究中心 广州市口腔再生医学基础与应用研究重点实验室，广州510182
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Mouth diseases;
Photoacoustic techniques;
Periodontal disease;
Pulp diseases;
Dental cariess;
Oral cancer
- From:
Chinese Journal of Stomatology
2025;60(8):935-938
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Photoacoustic imaging (PAI), an emerging hybrid imaging modality, integrates the high spatial resolution of optical imaging with the deep-tissue imaging capability of ultrasound. Emerging evidence from recent studies in dental medicine has demonstrated the unique potential of PAI in screening, diagnosis, and therapeutic monitoring of oral pathologies, including periodontal diseases, oral cancers, and pulpal disorders. However, its clinical translation remains contingent upon addressing multiple technical barriers, particularly signal attenuation induced by optical scattering in biological tissues and limitations in real-time imaging efficiency. Therefore, investigating the advancements and challenges of PAI technology in the diagnosis of oral diseases will contribute to advancing further research and clinical applications, thereby providing practical support for improving the accuracy of early diagnosis and the efficacy of treatment for oral diseases.
