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Bone scan in dental diseases.

D E Tow, D A Garcia, D Jansons

    Journal of Nuclear Medicine : Official Publication, Society of Nuclear Medicine
    |July 1, 1978
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    Bone imaging effectively identifies jaw issues like infections and healing sites, correlating with dental exams. This technique shows promise as a valuable tool in dental diagnostics.

    Area of Science:

    • Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
    • Nuclear Medicine
    • Dental Imaging

    Background:

    • Dental pathologies and post-surgical changes can be challenging to diagnose.
    • Skeletal surveys are used for comprehensive bone imaging.
    • Integrating advanced imaging modalities can improve diagnostic accuracy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the utility of bone imaging in detecting jaw pathologies.
    • To correlate scintigraphic findings with dental examination results.
    • To assess bone imaging as an adjunct diagnostic tool in dentistry.

    Main Methods:

    • Bone imaging (scintigraphy) was performed on 25 patients undergoing skeletal surveys.
    • The jaws were divided into eight quadrants for detailed analysis.

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  • Scintigraphic findings were compared with results from dental examinations.

    • Main Results:

    • Positive bone imaging results were observed in 14 out of 25 patients.
    • Areas of positive uptake correlated well with dental findings.
    • Identified conditions included healing extraction sites, pulpal infections, periodontal diseases, and denture irritation.

    Conclusions:

    • Bone imaging demonstrates significant potential as an adjunctive tool in dental diagnosis.
    • The technique can effectively identify various jaw pathologies and healing processes.
    • Further research can refine the application of bone imaging in clinical dentistry.