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ArticleJournal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences2025

Assessment of Jaw Bone Density Using Cone-Beam CT in Patients with Osteoporosis: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Sowmy S Kanneppady, Sham K Kanneppady, Kahamnuk Jamatia, Kumudhati Tiwari, Surabhi S Ausare, Ayushi Dash, Afroz K Syed

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Sowmy S KanneppadyDepartment of Pharmacology, Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Mukka, Surathkal, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India.
Sham K KanneppadyDepartment of Oral Medicine and Radiologist, Director of OroMax Imaging Centre, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India.
Kahamnuk JamatiaDepartment of Dentistry, AGMC and GBP Hospital, Agartala, Tripura, India.
Kumudhati TiwariGeneral Dentist, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, NJ, USA.
Surabhi S AusareDepartment of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, DPU, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Ayushi DashGeneral Dentist, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, KIIT Deemed to be University, Patia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Afroz K SyedOral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Scientific Medical Writer, Tenali, Andhra Pradesh, India.

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Introduction: Osteoporosis is a systemic condition characterized by reduced bone mineral density (BMD), leading to increased fracture risk. Assessing jaw bone density is vital for early detection and treatment planning, especially in dental and maxillofacial contexts. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) has emerged as an essential tool for evaluating bone quality in osteoporotic patients. Methods: This cross-sectional study assessed jaw bone density in osteoporotic patients using CBCT. A total of 100 patients, aged 45-75, were included. BMD was calculated using CBCT-derived Hounsfield Units (HU), and results were correlated with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) data. Parameters included mandibular cortical width, trabecular bone structure, and radiomorphometric indices. Results: CBCT revealed a significant correlation between HU values and DXA scores ( Conclusion: CBCT offers a reliable method for assessing jaw bone density in osteoporotic patients. Its ability to detect low bone density could enhance early diagnosis and improve clinical outcomes.

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Bone mineral densitycone-beam CTjaw bone densitymandibular cortical widthosteoporosis

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