Diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging of mandibular bone marrow: do apparent diffusion coefficient values of the cervical vertebrae and mandible correlate with age?

ConclusionsThe mandible area that most correlates with the cervical vertebrae, using ADC values, is the posterior trabecular area, below the inferior molars. Also, C2, C3, and C4 vertebrae ADC values inversely correlate with age, which demonstrates the bone qualitative changes in bone composition. ADC values may be useful for the qualitative assessment of bone quality to screen patients at osteoporosis risk.
Source: Oral Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research