Evaluation of alveolar bone density introducing the concept of non-communicable diseases into dentistry

Abstract

The alveolar bone is affected by systemic factors due to non-infectious diseases such as osteoporosis and lifestyle-related diseases, and local factors such as periodontal disease and excessive mechanical stress. However, the pathological condition of alveolar bone has been difficult to evaluate and has been left unattended. The method for evaluating alveolar bone density using Bone Right enabled quantitative diagnosis of alveolar osteopenia and alveolar sclerosis. It is effective for prolonging the life of teeth by promptly detecting the signs of excessive alveolar bone resorption, and difficulties caused by medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ), etc. due to noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) that cause systemic bone loss, which have raised difficulty in diagnosis until now, enabling safe and secure dental treatment.