Comparison of skeletal changes related to patients with chronic kidney disease and healthy individuals in digital panoramic radiography

Conclusion: The amount of MI, PMI, and AI were not related to CKD. While MCI and TP were significant parameters that showed mandibular cortical situation and trabecular bone pattern, they assess osteoporosis level in a more reliable manner in CKD stages 3–5 patients without dialysis.

Source: Indian Journal of Dental Research - August 8, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Mehrdad Abdinian Mojgan Mortazavi Zahra Jandaghian Source Type: research