Open AccessRetrospective panoramic radiographic analysis for idiopathic osteosclerosis in Indians
Author(s) -
Srikanth Hanasoge Srivathsa
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of indian academy of oral medicine and radiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0975-1572
pISSN - 0972-1363
DOI - 10.4103/0972-1363.195660
Subject(s) - osteosclerosis , medicine , radiography , lesion , radiology , epidemiology , dentistry , surgery , pathology
Idiopathic osteosclerosis is an area of increased radiodensity observed on panoramic radiographs. The prevalence of this entity is not known, especially in Indians. Aims and Objectives: To determine the prevalence and epidemiological characteristics of idiopathic osteosclerosis. Materials and Methods: Six hundred and forty panoramic radiographs were retrospectively analyzed for the presence of idiopathic osteosclerosis by a single trained oral radiologist. Statistical Analysis: The data obtained were analyzed using Microsoft Excel (Version 2007) for Windows. Results: Idiopathic osteosclerosis was identified in 32 individuals with a prevalence of 5%. There were 21 female (65.7%) and 11 male (34.3%) participants. There were 31 single, unilateral (96.85%) osteosclerotic lesions and 1 (3.15%) bilateral lesion. Right side localization was noted in 19 participants (57.57%) and left side localization in 14 participants (42.42%). Conclusion: This study illustrates the prevalence of idiopathic osteosclerosis in Indians. Further, it depicts the characteristics of idiopathic osteosclerotic lesions