How Precise Is Dental Volumetric Tomography in the Prediction of Bone Density?

Objectives. The aim of this study was to review the bone density assessment techniques and evaluate the macroscopic structure of bone specimens scored by Hounsfield Units (HUs) and decide if they are always in congruence. Methods. The mandible of a formalin-fixed human cadaver was scanned by dental...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Hakan Bilhan, Selda Arat, Onur Geckili
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:International Journal of Dentistry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/348908