Utility of Cone-Beam Computed Tomography in the Detection of Low Bone Mass-A Systematic Review.

Ioana Ruxandra PoianaRamona DobreRazvan Ionut PopescuSilviu-Mirel PituruAlexandru Bucur

Published in: Journal of clinical medicine (2023)

Our review suggests the potential of CBCT as a screening tool for patients with low bone mass using different radiomorphometric indices. Linear measurements of the inferior mandibular cortex were lower in osteoporotic individuals, indicating the perspective of CBCT also as a diagnostic tool for this disease.

Keyphrases

cone beam computed tomography
bone mineral density
postmenopausal women
soft tissue
bone regeneration
body composition
magnetic resonance imaging
computed tomography
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