Relationship between lumbar spine bone mineral density and mandibular cortical width in post-menopausal women

• Main Authors: Mojtaba Shahtoosi (Author), Ehsan Hekmatian (Author), Seyyed Sina Ahmadi (Author), Zahra Seyyed Bonakdar (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: Osteoporosis is an asymptomatic disease until it causes fracture. One of the most effective methods for its diagnosis is DEXA test. This test shows BMD and T-Score for selective parts. Osteoporosis also causes some alterations in jaws that are observed by dental practitioners. The aim...