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- Title
Detection of Vascular Disease Risk in Women by Panoramic Radiography.
- Authors
Taguchi, A.; Suei, Y.; Sanada, M.; Higashi, Y.; Ohtsuka, M.; Nakamoto, T.; Tsuda, M.; Ohama, K.; Tanimoto, K.
- Abstract
Low bone mineral density and rapid bone loss of the skeleton are associated with mortality risk from vascular diseases in post-menopausal women. Panoramic radiographic measurements are considered as indicators of skeletal bone mineral density or bone turnover. We hypothesize that such measurements may be associated with vascular disease risk in post-menopausal women. Associations of mandibular cortical shape and width on panoramic radiographs with skeletal bone mineral density and risk factors related to vascular diseases were investigated in 87 post-menopausal women. Cortical shape was associated with skeletal bone mineral density, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, apolipoprotein B, resting heart rate, and endothelial dysfunction. Cortical width was associated with skeletal bone mineral density, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and apolipoprotein A1. Dentists may be able to refer women with increased risk of vascular diseases, as well as low bone mineral density, to medical professionals for further examination by panoramic findings.
- Subjects
VASCULAR disease diagnosis; PANORAMIC radiography; MENOPAUSE; WOMEN; VASCULAR diseases; BONE density
- Publication
Journal of Dental Research, 2003, Vol 82, Issue 10, p838
- ISSN
0022-0345
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/154405910308201015