ArticleOral radiology2021
Evaluation of the mandibular trabecular bone in patients with bruxism using fractal analysis.
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- Influence of cone-beam computed tomography reconstruction parameters on bone fractal dimension: A cross-sectional observational study.Imaging science in dentistry · 2025Article
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- Automated fractal analysis for mandibular bone evaluation in type 1 diabetes mellitus using a novel single click approach.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Retrospective panoramic radiographic evaluation of acute leukemia patients with fractal analysis.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Fractal analysis of mandibular bone structure in individuals with unilateral crossbite.Korean journal of orthodontics · 2025Article
- Fractal analysis of the mandibular ramus in class II and III patients undergoing orthognathic surgery: retrospective study trough cone-beam computed tomography.Oral and maxillofacial surgery · 2025Article
- Comparative evaluation of bone mineral density in premature birth and low birth weight children by fractal analysis on panoramic radiographs.BMC oral health · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectiveThe aims of this study were (1) to investigate the effect of bruxism on the fractal dimension (FD) of the mandibular trabecular bone through digital panoramic radiographs, and (2) to evaluate the effectiveness of fractal analysis as a diagnostic test for bruxism.
methodsOne hundred and six bruxer and 106 non-bruxer patients were included in the study. Three bilateral regions of interest (ROI) were selected: ROI-1, the mandibular condyle; ROI-2, the mandibular angle; ROI-3, the-area between the apical regions of the mandibular second premolar and the first molar teeth. FD values for the bruxer and non-bruxer groups were compared for each ROI.
resultsOnly the FD measurements for the right mandibular condyle (ROI-1) showed a statistically significant difference (p = 0.041) between the bruxer and non-bruxer individuals. FD values measured in the bruxers (1.40 ± 0.09) were lower than in the non-bruxers (1.42 ± 0.08).
conclusionFractal analysis may be a useful method for discerning trabecular differences in the condylar areas of bruxer individuals. In future studies, the unilateral mastication habits, the characteristics of dental wear, and the occlusal bite forces of individuals should be documented.
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