Photoacoustic Ultrasound Dental Image (IMAGE)

University of California - San Diego

Photoacoustic Ultrasound Dental Image

Caption

Photoacoustic/ultrasound image after squid ink oral rinse treatment. Ultrasound image of the teeth is in black and white. The photoacoustic signal from the squid ink contrast agent in the pocket depth is in red and signals from stains on the teeth are in blue.

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Jokerst Bioimaging Lab at UC San Diego

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