Osteoporosis and Its Prediction Using Dental Radiographs
Osteoporosis is one of the rising disorders of the elderly. It affects an increasing number of elderly people in Thailand as the ageing population in Thailand is growing. Early detection and diagnosis of osteoporosis can lead to proper treatment and can prevent of fractures of the spine or hip and their complications. However, the special equipment to diagnose the condition is expensive and not widely available in hospitals in Thailand. Many studies reported a relationship between oral bone loss and osteoporotic condition. Dentists can help in identifying patients at high risk for developing osteoporosis by inspecting their dental radio- graphs and reviewing their clinical information. This article presents a definition of osteoporosis, and reviews the prevalence and trends of osteoporosis in different parts of the world, how to diagnose osteoporosis, osteoporosis and oral bone loss, and the use of panoramic and periapical radiographs to predict osteoporosis. The role of dentists in identifying patients with high osteoporosis risk is also discussed.
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