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Research from Niigata University yields new data on dentistry

Published in Health Risk Factor Week, March 9th, 2010

Scientists discuss in 'Relationship between the mandibular inferior cortex and bone stiffness in elderly Japanese people' new findings in dentistry. According to recent research from Niigata, Japan, "SUMARRY: This study assessed the relationship between the mandibular inferior cortex (MIC) and bone stiffness in elderly Japanese subjects. Results suggest that MIC classification may be useful for screening patients for the possibility of osteoporosis by measuring bone stiffness with ultrasound bone densitometry."

"The prevention of fractures is a priority for patients with osteoporosis. Dental panoramic radiographs are frequently taken for the examination of teeth and...

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