Analysis of Bone Density in a Group of Patients with Dental Inclusion

Abstract

Background/Aim: Genetic and environmental etiologic factors have been described for maxillary canine impaction, except for the trabecular bone characteristics in the impacted area. The aim of this study was to evaluate the surface area and bone density using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images of patients with maxillary impacted canines.

Keywords

• impacted element
• erupted element
• bone density
• hounsfield index