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Diagnostic tools and biologic markers: Animal models in the study of osteoporosis and oral bone loss
Author(s) -
Aufdemorte Thomas B.,
Boyan Barbara D.,
Fox W. Casey,
Miller Dennis
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
journal of bone and mineral research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.882
H-Index - 241
eISSN - 1523-4681
pISSN - 0884-0431
DOI - 10.1002/jbmr.5650081320
Subject(s) - osteoporosis , medicine , tooth loss , dentistry , bone disease , bone density , disease , dentition , osteopenia , oral health , bioinformatics , pathology , bone mineral , biology
Recent data have suggested that there may be a relationship between osteoporosis and oral bone loss. Both diseases are major public health problems of enormous magnitude, but their relationship is poorly understood. This is due to their complex pathogenesis and the fact that coexisting periodontal disease, loss of the dentition, site‐specific variability in anatomy and bone density, as well as aging and many other factors complicate the development and progression of bone loss relative to each. The focus of this article is to review the characteristics of animals that are suited for studies of the relationship of osteoporosis and oral bone loss to better understand their relationship.