ArticleQatar medical journal2026
Diagnostic accuracy of CBCT voxel values and calcaneal QUS in detecting low bone mineral density and their association with serum biomarkers.
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Background and objective: Osteoporosis poses significant risks to skeletal health and dental treatment outcomes. This study evaluated the diagnostic potential of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) voxel values and radiomorphometric analysis in identifying low bone mineral density (BMD), exploring their correlation with calcaneal quantitative ultrasound (QUS) and serum biomarkers. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 86 participants aged over 40 years. QUS of the calcaneus was utilized to classify subjects into normal or osteopenic/osteoporosis groups. CBCT-derived voxel values (cortical and cancellous) and radiomorphometric indices were recorded alongside serum calcium and 25(OH) vitamin D levels. Statistical analyses included Pearson's/Spearman's correlations and t-tests to compare groups. Results: Participants with normal QUS T-scores exhibited significantly higher CBCT cortical (855.63 ± 71.38) and cancellous (439.90 ± 85.61) voxel values compared to osteoporotic individuals ( Interpretation and Conclusion: CBCT voxel values and CTCI strongly correlate with QUS measurements and vitamin D levels, offering superior diagnostic utility compared to standard morphometric indices. These metrics may serve as effective adjunctive tools for opportunistic osteoporosis screening in dental settings, facilitating early diagnosis and risk management.
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