Quantitative evaluation of maxillary bone deformation by computed tomography in patients with leprosy.

Norio KasaiOsamu KondoKoichi SuzukiYoshinori AokiNorihisa IshiiMasamichi Goto

Published in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2018)

We have successfully illustrated maxillary bone deformities in living patients with leprosy. This study also confirmed the maxillary regression described in paleopathological studies.

Keyphrases

computed tomography
cone beam computed tomography
bone mineral density
soft tissue
bone loss
magnetic resonance imaging
positron emission tomography
bone regeneration
high resolution
postmenopausal women
contrast enhanced
pet ct