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Sousa Moura, Paula, Menezes Simas, Rafael, de Melo Alves, Sergio, Mesquita Tuji, Fabrício |
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International Journal of Clinical Dentistry; 2018, Vol. 11 Issue 2, p117-125, 9p |
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Purpose: This study aimed to correlate the two quantitative radiomorphometric indices-MI and PMI-evaluated by panoramic radiographs, to the BMD obtained by bone densitometry in postmenopausal women in the Amazon region and demonstrate the importance of panoramic radiography as a screening tool for patients with low BMD. Methods: The indices measured on panoramic radiographs of 91 postmenopausal women were evaluated and compared with the diagnosis of bone densitometry, using the chi-square and Pearson correlation test for statistical evaluation. Results: Patients with osteoporosis/osteopenia presented lower index values than normal patients. The correlation test showed that patients classified by densitometry as having normal bone density or osteoporosis, are more likely to be classified similarly by PMI. Moreover, cases classified as normal or with osteopenia and osteoporosis by densitometry are more likely to be classified similarly by the MI. The evaluated indices were able to identify women with low bone mass, showing that panoramic radiography can be a useful tool for screening such patients. Our research shows low-cost tools to aid in the diagnosis of osteoporosis and/or osteopenia, with an earlier diagnosis, improving prognosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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