1.Radiomorphometric indices and bone findings on panoramic images of childhood cancer survivors
Ana Maria IPÓLITO BARROS ; Ana Paula VERAS SOBRAL ; Luiz Pedro MENDES DE AZEVEDO ; Cleomar Donizeth RODRIGUES ; Híttalo Carlos RODRIGUES DE ALMEIDA ; Márcia Maria FONSECA DA SILVEIRA
Imaging Science in Dentistry 2025;55(4):377-384
Purpose:
The aim of this study was to assess radiomorphometric indices in panoramic radiographs of pediatric cancer survivors.
Materials and Methods:
This population-based case-control study included 31 patients who were 18 years or older at the time of the radiograph and had a history of cancer diagnosed during childhood or adolescence (between 0 and 19 years of age), treated with chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy. The radiomorphometric indices mandibular cortical width (MCW) and mandibular cortical index (MCI) were assessed in panoramic radiographs to determine whether there was evidence of a reduction in bone mineral density (BMD). A 95% confidence level (P<0.05) was used for all statistical tests.
Results:
In the MCW analysis, the case group showed a variation between 2.2 mm and 4.6 mm, while the control group showed a variation between 2.9 mm and 5.2 mm (P<0.05). For MCI, most (54.8%) of the images in the casegroup were classified as C2, and 16.1% as C3, whereas none in the control group were classified as C3, demonstrating a statistically significant difference (P<0. 05).
Conclusion
Childhood cancer survivors are at an increased risk of long-term reduction in BMD, and panoramic radiomorphometric indices represent an accessible and reliable screening tool for predicting this risk.
9.The importance of digital radiographic systems in dental schools and oral radiology centers as part of reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic
Eduardo Murad VILLORIA ; Renata Costa VAL RODRIGUES ; Carlos Humberto do NASCIMENTO PEREIRA ; Gabriella Serrão ABREU CONCEIÇÃO ; Rodrigo VILLAMARIM SOARES
Imaging Science in Dentistry 2021;51(1):91-92

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