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Techniques for assessing alveolar bone mass changes in periodontal disease with emphasis on 125 I absorptiometry
Author(s) -
Hausmann E.,
Mchenry K.,
Christersson L.,
Rosling B.,
Ortman L. F.
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
journal of clinical periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.456
H-Index - 151
eISSN - 1600-051X
pISSN - 0303-6979
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-051x.1983.tb02178.x
Subject(s) - dental alveolus , periodontal disease , bone mass , dentistry , medicine , osteoporosis , pathology
. No practical methods are presently available for measurement of alveolar bone activity at one instant of time. However, roentgenological methods making measurements at 2 different times can be used to assess alveolar bone activity. The most sensitive, specific and accurate method for this purpose presently in use is 125 I absorptiometry. This method has the further advantage of giving the patient minimal radiation exposure. New methodology is under development which obviates the need for fixed geometry and could provide a 3‐dimensional image of alveolar bone.