ABSTRACT

Aim: To evaluate the prevalence of bone loss seen in intraoral periapical (IOPA) radiographs among the patient population visiting a private dental college. Materials and methods: The study population included 141 subjects in the age group of 35-70 years. Intraoral periapical radiographs (IOPA) were taken for evaluation of interdental alveolar bone loss (ABL). Data of patients was retrieved from dental hospital patient management software. IOPA showing bone loss and PDL widening was compared with age and gender. Statistical significance was checked using the chi-square test in SPSS software. Results: It was seen that there was no significant statistical association between age groups, gender and bone loss and root PDL space widening. Also, it was seen that there was no significant association between bone loss and root PDL space widening. Conclusion: No significant statistical association between gender and bone loss and root PDL space widening was noted. Similarly, no significant statistical association between age group and bone loss and root PDL space widening was recorded. Finally, there was no significant association between bone loss and widening of root PDL space. Keywords: Alveolar bone, bone loss, PDL space, IOPA, Innovative technique
Publication date: 01/08/2023

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2023/12.8.7371