The relationship of bone loss observed on panoramic radiographs with clinical periodontal screening

The purpose of this study was to analyze mandibular fracture site, relationship of the fracture line to the periodontium, vitality of teeth, displacement of the fracture segments and their implications, and determine whether to retain or remove the teeth in the fracture line. Fifty patients with 62 fractures were involved in this study. An electric pulp tester was used to measure the pulpal response. The degree of fracture displacement and the relationship of the fracture line to the periodontium were evaluated using panoramic radiographs. Fractures of the parasymphysis region constituted a majority of 60.87% in the gross displacement category. Four of 50 patients showed no response presurgically and minimal response postoperatively on pulp vitality testing. Patients with teeth in the fracture line showing no response on pulp vitality testing should be advised extraction to avoid further complications.

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The Relationship of Serum Serotonin Levels to the Rate of Bone Loss and Fractures in Men

Journal of Clinical Densitometry ◽

10.1016/j.jocd.2016.08.008 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

pp. 35-40 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Mee Kyoung Kim ◽

Hyuk-Sang Kwon ◽

Ki-Ho Song ◽

Moo-Il Kang ◽

Ki-Hyun Baek

Keyword(s):

Bone Loss ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship ◽

Serum Serotonin ◽

Rate Of Bone Loss

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Radiographic assessment of the quality of dental restorations and their relationship with periodontal radiographic changes

Revista Odonto Ciência ◽

10.15448/1980-6523.2017.1.22731 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 32 (1) ◽

pp. 17

Author(s):

João Henrique Parise Fortes ◽

Felipe Guarda Dallavilla ◽

Camila Tirapelli ◽

Plauto Christopher Aranha Watanabe ◽

Ana Caroline Ramos Brito ◽

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Keyword(s):

Restorative Material ◽

Radiographic Assessment ◽

Periodontal Health ◽

Panoramic Radiographs ◽

Dental Restorations ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship ◽

Radiographic Changes

INTRODUCION: The quality of dental restorations can be directly related to the maintenance of periodontal health. Particularly in relation to the contour of interproximal restorations, radiographs allow the assessment of possible excess or lack of proximal contact of restorative materials.OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the frequency of adequate and inadequate restorations, the type of restorative material and the relationship of these parameters with periodontal alterations.METHODS: One hundred digital panoramic radiographs were evaluated, with interproximal restorations being observed on these examinations, classifying them according to the material used and the quality of interproximal restoration and the presence of periodontal alterations. Thepossible correlation between these parameters was evaluated.RESULTS: The frequency of adequate restorations was 48% of restored proximal surfaces. Among the inadequate restorations, 46.2% and 53.8% were over-contour and lack of proximal contact, respectively. The restorations were metallic in 64% of cases.CONCLUSIONS: Over-contour were more common among metal restorations and lack of proximal contact was more frequent among non-metal restorations. The presence of restorations was associated with increased prevalence of periodontal alterations.

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Evaluation of the relationship between periodontal risk and carotid artery calcifications on panoramic radiographs

European Journal of Dentistry ◽

10.4103/1305-7456.172614 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 09 (04) ◽

pp. 483-489 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Gulen Kamak ◽

Eren Yildirim ◽

Emin Rencber

Keyword(s):

Carotid Artery ◽

Bone Loss ◽

Tooth Loss ◽

Alveolar Bone ◽

Significant Relation ◽

Panoramic Radiographs ◽

Carotid Artery Calcification ◽

Periodontal Risk ◽

The Relationship ◽

Carotid Calcification

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate if there is a relationship between findings of carotid artery calcification (CAC) and periodontal risk in nonsmoker subjects by using panoramic radiographs (DPR). Materials and Methods: A total of 1146 DPRs were investigated. Gender, age, severity of bone loss, tooth loss, periodontal risk, and findings of carotid calcification were recorded. The periodontal risk was evaluated and classified according to the degree of alveolar bone loss. Results: CAC was diagnosed in %13.6 (n: 156) of DPRs. Of 1146 patients, 338 (29.5%) had low, 668 (60%) had moderate, and 120 (10.5%) had high periodontal risk. A statistically significant relation was observed between carotid calcification and periodontal risk. Conclusion: Positive findings of carotid calcification may be related with periodontal problems. Clinicians must be careful about diagnosing CACs on DPRs during routine examinations. In the case of positive findings of CAC and periodontitis together, the patient may be consulted to a specialist for further investigation.

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The relationship of dietary and supplemental calcium intake to bone loss and osteoporosis

Journal of the American Dietetic Association ◽

10.1016/s0002-8223(21)02131-3 ◽

1989 ◽

Vol 89 (3) ◽

pp. 397-398

Author(s):

Walden Olivia

Keyword(s):

Bone Loss ◽

Calcium Intake ◽

Supplemental Calcium ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship

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The relationship of serum serotonin levels to the rate of bone loss and fractures in men

Bone Abstracts ◽

10.1530/boneabs.5.p361 ◽

2016 ◽

Author(s):

Kihyun Baek ◽

Mooil Kang ◽

Meekyoung Kim

Keyword(s):

Bone Loss ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship ◽

Serum Serotonin ◽

Rate Of Bone Loss

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Positive Predictive Value of Panoramic Radiography for Assessment of the Relationship of Impacted Mandibular Third Molars with the Mandibular Canal Based on Cone-Beam Computed Tomography: A Cross-Sectional Study

Diagnostics ◽

10.3390/diagnostics11091578 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (9) ◽

pp. 1578

Author(s):

Maryam Tofangchiha ◽

Soheil Koushaei ◽

Maryam Mortazavi ◽

Zahra Souri ◽

Ahad Alizadeh ◽

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Keyword(s):

Root Apex ◽

Mandibular Canal ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

White Line ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Panoramic Radiographs ◽

Impacted Mandibular Third Molars ◽

Mandibular Third Molars ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship

The aim of the present study was to assess the positive predictive value (PPV) of panoramic radiographic signs in the assessment of the relationship between impacted mandibular third molars (IMTMs) and the mandibular canal (MC). This cross-sectional study was conducted by reviewing 102 cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and panoramic radiographs of patients with IMTMs and radiographic signs of the contact of the IMTMs with the MC on panoramic radiographs (i.e., root apex darkening and interference with the white line). A positive relationship of the IMTM roots with the MC based on CBCT findings was recorded as the gold standard. The PPV of panoramic radiographic signs was calculated for the detection of the relationship of the IMTM root with the MC. The IMTMs were in contact with the MC on CBCT scans in 90.1% of the cases. The PPV of root apex darkening and the interference with the white line was found to be 89.09% (95% CI: (77.75, 95.88)) and 91.48% (95% CI: (79.62, 97.63)), respectively. The MC had a buccal position in 63.7%, and a lingual position in 35.2%, of the cases. The contact of IMTMs with the MC was more commonly seen in patients with a lingual position (100% of the samples). The IMTM root apex darkening and interference with the white line of the MC on panoramic radiographs had a high PPV for determination of the contact of IMTMs with the MC. Thus, presence of the above-mentioned risk factors indicates the need for subsequent 3D radiographic assessments.

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Radiographic Detection of the Relationship Between Tonsilloliths and Dental Plaque-Related Pathologies in a Series of Digital Panoramic Radiographs

Medical Principles and Practice ◽

10.1159/000521687 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Ezgi Gurbuz ◽

Mujgan Gungor ◽

Hasan Hatipoglu

Keyword(s):

Retrospective Study ◽

Bone Loss ◽

Dental Plaque ◽

Panoramic Radiograph ◽

Apical Periodontitis ◽

Panoramic Radiographs ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Panoramic Images ◽

The Relationship ◽

Bone Height

Objective: The purpose of this study was to analyse the prevalence of tonsilloliths and to determine radiographically whether there is a relationship between tonsilloliths and dental plaque-related pathologies in a series of digital panoramic radiographs. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study included digital panoramic radiographs of 859 patients admitted for a routine dental examination. The panoramic images were examined for both the presence of tonsilloliths and the number of decayed, missing, restored tooth and apical periodontitis. Periodontal bone loss was also measured in thirds of optimal bone height according to the root length and finally a percentage of bone loss was obtained for each panoramic radiograph evaluated. Results: Tonsilloliths were observed in 141 (16.4%) of all individuals. While there was no significant difference regarding the number of decayed teeth and restored teeth between tonsillolith cases (TT) and cases without tonsillolith (TC), the number of missing teeth and apical periodontitis in TT was significantly higher than TC (p: 0.004, p: 0.030, respectively). There was a significant difference between the groups in terms of the mean percentage of bone loss (p: 0.001; p< 0.05). In addition, cases showing bone loss between one-third and two-thirds of the optimal bone height in the TT group (52.5%) were significantly higher than those in TC (45.5%) (p: 0.035; p< 0.05). Conclusion: The relationship between dental plaque-related pathologies and tonsilloliths, observed in this retrospective study, should be confirmed by Computed Tomography studies and randomized, prospective, clinical trials conducted in a multidisciplinary manner.

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