Open AccessA Study to Assess and Correlate Osteoporosis and Periodontitis in Selected Population of Maharashtra
Author(s) -
Mohini Lohana
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2015/13725.6116
Subject(s) - medicine , osteoporosis , periodontitis , osteopenia , bone mineral , body mass index , dentistry , bone density , gastroenterology
Osteoporosis is a systemic bone disorder characterized by decreased bone mass and increased risk for fracture. It has been proposed as a possible risk factor for periodontal disease progression. Recent literature has shown periodontitis to be a risk indicator for osteoporosis, suggesting a possible two way relationship. However the association between these two diseases still remains unclear leading to a scope of further research in this area.