Cone-beam-computed tomography evaluation of mandibular nutrient canals in patients with periodontal diseases

• Published in: Nigerian journal of clinical practice Vol. 26; no. 1; pp. 59 - 64
• Main Authors: Tumer, H, Orhan, K, Aksoy, S, Berberoglu, A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: India Wolters Kluwer India Pvt. Ltd 01.01.2023; Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd
• Subjects: Aged; Alveolar Bone Loss; Alveolar process; Cone-Beam Computed Tomography - methods; Haversian System; Humans; Mandible; Medical examination; Periodontal disease; Periodontal Diseases; Physiological aspects; Retrospective Studies; Turkey; mandible; mandibular nutrient canals; cone-beam-computed tomography; periodontal bone loss; Ageing
• ISSN: 1119-3077; 2229-7731
• DOI: 10.4103/njcp.njcp_210_22

Background and Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate radiographically the prevalence of mandibular nutrient canals (NCs) in patients with/without periodontal bone loss with aging and to correlate the number of NCs with the severity of bone loss using cone-beam-computed tomography (CBCT). Patients and Methods: CBCT examinations of 208 patients were evaluated retrospectively of all patients, 114 had periodontal bone loss, whereas 94 patients were control subjects. Alveolar bone loss investigations were performed according to the Progressive Rate Index. Results: NCs were observed in 55% of the control group and 86% of the periodontitis patients. NCs were more prevalent in the elderly age group with periodontal bone loss. In the study group, the NCs were statistically more frequent than in the control subjects (P > 0.05). Conclusion: Statistical analysis showed a significant difference between the age groups and the prevalence of NCs increased in patients with periodontal alveolar bone loss with aging (P < 0.05).