Osteoporosis risk group: Screening for osteoporosis in dental clinics using panoramic radiographs
نویسندگان
1 Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, SJM Dental College and Hospital, Chitradurga, Karnataka, India
2 Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Nitte (Deemed to be university), AB, Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
3 Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Saraswati Dhanwantari Dental College and Hospital and Post‑Graduate Research Institute, Parbhani, Maharashtra, India
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5 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sathyabama Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
6 Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, The KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, KLE V.K. Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Belgaum, Karnataka, India
7 Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Jaipur Dental College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
8 Division of Periodontology, Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Ha’il, Ha’il, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
9 Division of Periodontology, Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Ha’il, Ha’il, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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چکیده
Osteoporosis is a specific condition which is characterized by low bone mineral density (BMD) anddeterioration of bone structure resulting in an increased susceptibility to fractures. It contributes to agreat deal of morbidity and mortality, and is a large burden to the healthcare system, especially in thecase of the elderly population. In the last four decades, a plethora of studies have reported characteristicoral radiographic findings in the early stages of osteoporosis, suggesting the possible use of oralradiographic signs for the early detection of the condition. Digital orthopantomographs (OPGs) areusually taken for the screening of dental patients during routine dental evaluations. These radiographsand the characteristic changes seen on them may have a significant role in the screening for initialosteoporotic changes. A number of precise radiomorphometric indices of the mandible have alsobeen developed to allow quantification of the mandibular bone mass for identification of the initialsigns of osteoporosis. The present review focuses on the possible role of panoramic radiographs inthe initial screening for osteoporosis in dental clinics in high‑risk groups.
