Oblique line contrast: A new radiomorphometric index for assessing bone quality in dental panoramic radiographs.

Unlabelled: The present study was carried out to assess the possible changes in mandibular bone density according to age and gender through dental panoramic radiographs (PAN). More specifically, the region of the mandibular oblique line.

Materials & Methods: A group of 374 dental patients previously treated in the Ribeirão Preto Dental School (FORP/USP) was included in the study.