Radiographic evaluation of bone density in dentulous and edentulous patients in Riyadh, KSA

Area of Science:

• Dental Imaging and Diagnostics
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Bone Density Analysis

Background:

• Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) is the standard for evaluating maxilla and mandible bone density in dental implant planning.
• Alveolar bone density assessment is crucial for successful implant outcomes.
• Understanding regional bone density variations is essential for surgical precision.

Purpose of the Study:

• To quantitatively assess alveolar bone density in the Riyadh population.
• To analyze bone density differences in dentulous, partially edentulous, and completely edentulous patients.
• To investigate gender-based and smoking-related variations in bone density.

Main Methods:

• Cross-sectional analysis of 231 CBCT scans from Saudi National patients (115 males, 116 females).
• Inclusion criteria: partially/completely edentulous, no bone infections.
• Statistical analysis included t-tests, ANOVA, and post-hoc tests at a 5% significance level.

Main Results:

• Significant differences in maxillary alveolar bone density were found in dentulous male smokers.
• Dentulous male non-smokers showed significant differences in mandibular bone density.
• All areas of dentulous female patients exhibited statistically significant differences in alveolar bone density.

Conclusions:

• Bone density evaluation is a critical component of dental treatment planning.
• This study provides baseline bone density data for the Riyadh population.
• Further research across diverse populations can refine treatment strategies and improve outcomes.