Comparison of mandibular bone mineral densities in dentate and edentulous patients.

摘要: Purpose: In contemporary implant dentistry, bone mineral density (BMD) of the jaws is a patient-associated prognostic factor. The aim this study was to compare mandibular body BMD dentate and edentulous patients using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) technique. Materials Methods: A total 39 patients, 20 19 edentulous, were included in cross-sectional study. Mandibular measured DXA technique. variables normally distributed; thus, independent samples t-test used for determination statistical significance between groups (age, mass index [BMI], DXA). Chi-square test performed identification gender differences groups. Pearson correlation analysis analyze relationship age, BMI, BMD. Note that p < 0.01 accepted as level. Results: There no statistically significant difference matching gender) (p > 0.01). regarding group 0.01) controlling gender, BMI. had higher values (1.27 ± 0.31 g/cm2) than those (0.94 0.22 g/cm2). Conclusion: Comparison revealed less dense patients. Further investigations are needed determine different regions systemic conditions.