Abstract
Objective: To explore the possible relationship between the osteoporotic condition and the severity of periodontitis in women aged 45-70years. Materials and Methods: Ninety women with generalized chronic periodontitis, aged 45-70years, were studied. Areal bone mineral density (BMDa) was assessed using standardized dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (normal: T-score≥-1, osteopenic: -2.5≤T-score
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 353-359 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Oral Diseases |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - May 2012 |
Keywords
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Periodontal attachment loss
- Periodontal disease
- Smoking