ArticleJournal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR2017
Comparison of Cone Beam Computed Tomography-Derived Alveolar Bone Density Between Subjects with and without Aggressive Periodontitis.
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- Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) in periodontal diseases: a Systematic review based on the efficacy model.BMC oral health · 2020Pooled it
- Genotoxic and cytotoxic effects of cone beam computed tomography on exfoliated epithelial cells in different age groups.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Three-dimensional Analysis of Alveolar Bone With and Without Periodontitis.International dental journal · 2022Article
- Gray value measurement for the evaluation of local alveolar bone density around impacted maxillary canine teeth using cone beam computed tomography.Medicina oral, patologia oral y cirugia bucal · 2021Article
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Abstract
introductionUnderstanding the changes in bone density of patients affected by aggressive periodontitis could be useful in early disease detection and proper treatment planning.
aimThe aim of this study was to compare alveolar bone density in patients affected with aggressive periodontitis and periodontally healthy individuals using Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT). MATERIALS AND
methodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted on 20 patients with a confirmed diagnosis of aggressive periodontitis. Twenty periodontally healthy patients attending the dental clinics for implant placement or extraction of impacted third molars served as controls. Alveolar bone density was measured using CBCT scanning. Comparisons between aggressive periodontitis group and controls for age and alveolar bone density of the anterior and posterior regions were performed using an independent sample t-test. Multivariable linear regression models were also performed.
resultsThe differences between groups in regard to age, anterior and posterior alveolar bone density was not statistically significant (p<0.05). In the posterior region, the multivariable regression model showed that bone density was not associated with age, gender or the study groups. Whereas, in the anterior region, patient's age was found to be significantly associated with bone density, p=0.014.
conclusionAlveolar bone density as measured by CBCT in aggressive periodontitis patients was not different from periodontally healthy individuals. Further studies are needed to confirm these findings.
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