Osteoporosis risk group: Screening for osteoporosis in dental clinics using panoramic radiographs

• Main Authors: Rajkumar Selvakumar (Author), Ajay Chandran (Author), Abhijit Patil (Author), T C Harini (Author), Shilpa Dandekeri (Author), Diksha Verma (Author), J Suresh Babu (Author), C Swarnalatha (Author), Abhishek S Nayyar (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Osteoporosis is a specific condition which is characterized by low bone mineral density (BMD) and deterioration of bone structure resulting in an increased susceptibility to fractures. It contributes to a great deal of morbidity and mortality, and is a large burden to the healthcare system, especial...