Evaluation of dental patients to aid in early dignosis of osteoporosis

Abstract

Osteoporosis, the most common osteometabolic disease, is characterized by decreased bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue. The aim of this study was to assess the relevance of clinical and radiographic examinations aid in early diagnosis of osteoporosis. The study included 57patients of both sexes over age 30 treated at the Clinic FO-UNESA. After interview, the patients underwent radiographic examinations. Panoramic radiographs were analyzed using quantitative and qualitative radiomorphometric indexes. We concluded that the radiomorphometric indexes, mainly IMC, were more accurate in the detection
of low bone density when associated with risk factors for the development of osteoporosis.