A Study to Assess and Correlate Osteoporosis and Periodontitis in Selected Population of Maharashtra

Background: 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, sugges...

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Main Authors: Mohini Lohana, Girish Suragimath, Keshava Abbayya, Siddharth Varma, Sameer Zope, Vishwajeet Kale
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2015-06-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/6116/13725_CE[Ra1]_F(AK)_PF1(PAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf