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- Researchers are studying the relationship between bone mineral density (BMD) in the skeleton and jaw bones to understand how low BMD or osteoporosis affects periodontal disease and tooth loss, particularly in women.
- Some studies indicate a significant link between general skeletal BMD and jaw bone BMD, while others do not find this correlation.
- Differences in study methods, the areas of jaw bone measured, and sample sizes may explain the conflicting results, highlighting the need for more comprehensive research with larger populations in collaboration with medical experts.
Article Abstract
Associations between bone mineral density (BMD) of the general skeletons and jaw bones have been investigated to clarify the influences of skeletal low BMD or osteoporosis on periodontitis and tooth loss, especially in women. Some studies reported the significant associations between general skeletal BMD and BMD (or bone mass) of the jaw bones, however, the others failed to find this association. It is likely that the differences in the methods and regions in measuring BMD (or bone mass) of the jaw bones and in study sample size may contribute to this contradiction. Further systematical investigation in the large populations would be necessary in cooperation with medical professionals.
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