Correlation of periodontal status and bone mineral density in postmenopausal women: a digital radiographic and quantitative ultrasound study
SB Vishwanath, V Kumar, S Kumar… - Indian Journal of …, 2011 - journals.lww.com
Background: Data suggest that postmenopausal women with osteoporosis are at an
increased risk for periodontal attachment loss and tooth loss; however, the extent of
relationship between these two diseases is still not clear. Aim: The aim of the study was to
evaluate the correlation of periodontal status and bone mineral density (BMD) in
postmenopausal women. Materials and Methods: The study population included 60
postmenopausal women aged 50-60 years (mean±SD: 55.5±3.4 years). Periodontal status …
increased risk for periodontal attachment loss and tooth loss; however, the extent of
relationship between these two diseases is still not clear. Aim: The aim of the study was to
evaluate the correlation of periodontal status and bone mineral density (BMD) in
postmenopausal women. Materials and Methods: The study population included 60
postmenopausal women aged 50-60 years (mean±SD: 55.5±3.4 years). Periodontal status …
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