Evaluation of the association between osteoporosis and periodontitis in postmenopausal women: A clinical and radiographic study

Abstract

Background: This study aimed to assess the relationship between the osteoporotic condition and periodontitis in postmenopausal women. Materials and Methods: Ninety-four women aged 50–80 years were studied in this cross-sectional study. Bone mineral density (BMD) of lumbar vertebra BMD (LBMD), total hip BMD (HBMD), and neck of femur BMD (NBMD) was assessed using standardized dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) (normal: T-score ≥−1, osteopenic: −2.5 ≤ t-score 0.05). Conclusion: Although osteoporosis is not the main cause of periodontitis, it can indirectly affect periodontal status by increasing CEJ-AC. Early diagnosis of osteoporosis followed by early referral to a dentist for the treatment of potential existing periodontal diseases is important to avoid complications among postmenopausal women

Keywords

• alveolar bone loss
• cone-beam computed tomography
• osteoporosis
• periodontitis
• postmenopause