Does Tooth Loss Have Possibility to Affect Panoramic Mandibular Index in Females? Intan Farizka, Rizki Tanjung, Therine Arnecia
Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Trisakti
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Background: Bone metabolism, the loss of teeth, are factors reported to affect bone mineral density. The density of bone decreases due to an imbalance during the process of resorption and remodeling. Females are known to be at greater risk of low bone density than males. Panoramic radiographs have the ability to predict bone quality by radiomorphometric indices of the mandible such as the panoramic mandibular index (PMI). It could be as a screening tool to assess mandibular cortical bone changes.
Materials and Methods: The aim of this study is to evaluate the possible effect of mandibular teeth loss to Panoramic Mandibular Index (PMI) value in females.
Results: There was a significant difference between edentulous and dentate female patients regarding PMI (p: 0.000). The mean of edentulous PMI value (right side 0.22, SD 0.05 mm and left side 0.22, SD 0.048 mm) was smaller than dentate PMI value (right side 0.36, SD 0.05 mm and left side 0.37, SD 0.04 mm).
Conclusion: The loss of teeth in females may lead to any change in the Panoramic Mandibular Index (PMI).
Keywords: Bone Density, Females, Panoramic Mandibular Index, Tooth Loss
Keywords: Keywords: Bone Density, Females, Panoramic Mandibular Index, Tooth Loss
