Longitudinal Assessment of Disease Sites by Attachment Level Changes and Bone Density Loss by Digital Image Analysis
Abstract
There are currently no definitive methods for clinically assessing initiation or progression of periodontitis. Repeated attachment level measurements have been used by several investigators, with a change of >= 2mm being indicative of 'true' progression. Other recent studies have established digital subtraction radiography as a sensitive method of detecting even slight density change within alveolar bone. This study attempted to evaluate such changes in radiographic density as a potential indicator of disease progression. Twenty-one patients with a history of periodontitis were monitored using both clinical and radiographic means. Of these patients, 10 were untreated, 3 had been treated and received active maintenance care during the monitoring period, and 8 were treated but received no maintenance care. Measurement intervals were at baseline, 3, 6, and 9 months. Theses.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA218360
Entities
People
- David E. Deas
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology