Publications by authors named "Joanna Gullberg"
Objectives: This study aims to investigate if automated analyses of the trabecular pattern in intraoral radiographs independently contribute to fracture risk assessment when other risk factors incorporated in the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) are taken into account. A secondary aim is to explore the correlation between the automated trabecular pattern assessment in intraoral radiographs and Trabecular Bone Score (TBS).
Methods: A total of 567 intraoral radiographs from older females participating in a large population-based study (SUPERB) based in Gothenburg, Sweden, were selected to analyse trabecular pattern using semi-automated and fully automated software.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess how accurately a semi-automated and a fully automated tool can evaluate osteoporosis risk using intraoral X-rays from older women.
- Five raters examined 567 X-rays, with interrater agreement being fairly low, while the automated tool did not significantly improve agreement.
- Overall, the diagnostic accuracy of all methods showed low sensitivity (around 40%) and moderate specificity (about 70%), indicating the need for enhancements in automated analysis for better osteoporosis risk assessment.
Objective: To explore and identify the attitudes of dentists, patients and medical specialists regarding implementation of osteoporosis risk assessment into Swedish primary dental care.
Background: Osteoporosis is a major health problem leading to fragility fractures. As shown in academic-based research, dental radiological examination can be used for osteoporosis risk assessment.
Background: Fragility fracture related to osteoporosis among postmenopausal women is a significant cause of morbidity. The care and aftercare of these fractures are associated with substantial costs to society. A main problem is that many individuals suffer from osteoporosis without knowing it before a fracture happens.
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