Imaging Sci Dent.  2011 Dec;41(4):151-153. 10.5624/isd.2011.41.4.151.

Description of mandibular bone quality based on measurements of cortical thickness using Mental Index of male and female patients between 40-60 years old

• Hardanti S
• Azhari
• Oscandar F

• KMID: 2167399
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5624/isd.2011.41.4.151

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to obtain the description of the mandibular bone quality of male and female patients between 40-60 years old and their differences based on mandibular cortical bone thickness measured using Mental Index (MI).
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Forty digital panoramic radiographs, which consisted of twenty male and twenty female patients, 40-60 years old, were observed. Mandibular cortical bone thickness was measured using MI on both sides of the mandible. The average MI score of two groups were then assessed using t-sample independent test.
RESULTS
There were significant differences of mandibular bone quality based on mandibular cortical bone thickness measurement using MI between male and female patients (p<0.05).
CONCLUSION
Mandibular bone quality based on cortical bone thickness measurement using MI of male and female patients indicated a significant difference.

Keyword

Panoramic Radiography; Mandible; Osteoporosis

MeSH Terms

Female
Humans
Male
Mandible
Osteoporosis
Radiography, Panoramic

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Measurement of mandibular cortical thickness below mental foramen using Mental Index (MI) on a sample.

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