Carestream Dental Technology Topco Limited

Frédéric Ossant

Jean-Marc Gregoire

Victor C Wong

Jean-Marc Inglese

Edward R Shellard

Arnaud Capri

Herve Josso

Franck Levassort

David Roudergues

Stephanie Chevalliot

Aline Banquart

Jean-René Jacquet

Dominique Biava

Jean René Jacquet

Certain exemplary ultrasound probe method and/or apparatus embodiments are described, which can be used for 2D and/or 3D imaging soft tissue in an intra oral cavity.

Ultrasonic probe for intraoral soft tissue imaging

At least one embodiment of an ultrasonic periodontal probe, the ultrasonic periodontal probe comprising a grip portion having a longitudinal axis, a support member comprising a part having a longitudinal axis different from the longitudinal axis of the grip portion, and an ultrasonic device fastened to the grip portion via the support member, wherein the ultrasonic device is configured for emitting ultrasound signals within at least two emitting cones and for receiving corresponding echoed ultrasound signals, the at least two emitting cones extending in opposite directions with regard to a plane comprising the longitudinal axis of the grip portion.

Ultrasonic periodontal probe

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Tours, France

Frédéric Ossant