Relationship between Two Panoramic Radiography Indices and Bone Mineral Density of Postmenopausal Women with Osteopenia and Osteoporosis

Conclusion:The results showed that MCW is an appropriate index of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women. Although the prediction of osteoporosis is poorer at the femoral neck than lumbar.Key Words   Menopause; Mandibular Cortical Index; Mandibular Cortical Width; Osteoporosis; Osteopenia;
Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research