Does low bone mineral density have an association with head and neck soft tissue calcifications?
Maria Fernanda Silva Andrade-BortolettoMatheus Barros-CostaIago Correia-DantasDeborah Queiroz FreitasPublished in: Clinical oral investigations (2023)
No relationship between bone mineral density and the existence of soft tissue calcifications was found. Nevertheless, increased bone loss was positively associated with aging and a reduced mandibular canal cortices visibility. This finding highlights the clinical importance of considering bone density factors when planning treatment strategies for patients with related disorders.