Prediction of lumbar spine bone mineral density from the mandibular cortical width in postmenopausal women

Background: Osteoporosis is one of the most common bone diseases that is characterized by a generalized reduction of the bone mass. Osteoporotic fractures are associated with morbidity, but can be a predictable condition if early diagnosis is made.The diagnosis is based on the World Health Organizat...

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Main Authors: Ehsan Hekmatin, Seyed Sina Ahmadi, Masoud Ataiekhorasgani, Mahboobe Feizianfard, Shahram Jafaripozve, Nasim Jafaripozve
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
Series:Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.jmsjournal.net/article.asp?issn=1735-1995;year=2013;volume=18;issue=11;spage=951;epage=955;aulast=Hekmatin