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Metabolic Bone Diseases - Radiographic Diagnosis

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Metabolic Bone Diseases - Radiographic Diagnosis

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What is a characteristic radiographic feature of scleroderma that affects the teeth?

Osteolysis of the alveolar bone

Generalized widening of the PDL (correct)

Localized narrowing of the PDL

Presence of radiolucent lesions in the jawbone

What is the significance of intact lamina dura in scleroderma?

It is a normal variant in healthy individuals

It suggests a lack of bone resorption (correct)

It is a characteristic feature of osteoporosis

It indicates active periodontal disease

What is the typical width of the PDL in healthy individuals?

The same width as the tooth root

Unknown without radiographic examination

Half the normal width in scleroderma (correct)

Half the width of the tooth root

What is the primary role of the lamina dura in the oral cavity?

To anchor the tooth root Signup and view all the answers

What is the most likely dental implication of scleroderma?

Tooth loss due to periodontal disease Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic radiographic feature of hyperparathyroidism?

Demineralization of the skeleton with a rugger jersey spine appearance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a dental implication of hyperparathyroidism?

Gradual loosening and drifting of teeth Signup and view all the answers

What is a reliable indicator of bone turnover in hyperparathyroidism?

Serum Alkaline Phosphatase Signup and view all the answers

What is a late radiographic feature of hyperparathyroidism that occurs in about 10% of cases?

Brown tumors Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of hyperparathyroidism on cortical and trabecular bone?

They are lost and replaced by loose connective tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the radiographic similarity in patients without diabetes?

Between metabolic bone diseases and periodontal disease Signup and view all the answers

Which condition can cause xerostomia?

Pituitary gland pathology Signup and view all the answers

What is the difficulty in diagnosing dental implications in patients with metabolic bone diseases?

They are radiographically indistinguishable from periodontal disease Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is related to jaw development abnormalities?

Growth hormone disorder Signup and view all the answers

What is the key to distinguishing between periodontal disease and metabolic bone diseases?

Radiographic diagnosis Signup and view all the answers