Mandibular Bone Density Assessment

Study results indicated a statistically significant negative correlation between HbA1c values and BMD variables including: T-score valuesmeasured by DEXA mandibular edentulous and dentate quads BMD measured by CBCT. Additionally there was a statistically significant positive correlation between T-score values in relation to mandibular edentulous and dentate quads BMD values. However there was no statistically significant correlation between HbA1c values and mandibular linear measurements including: alveolar ridge height and bucco-lingual width. From the current study we concluded that osteoporosis can bepredicted using CBCT so it‘s the oral radiologist responsibility to refer osteoporotic patients once being suspected. Additionally good metaboliccontrol is essential to prevent osteoporosis in diabetic patients.