Laura Krumpane
Laura Krumpane has a total of 5 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Anda Slaidina
Department of General Dentistry, Riga Stradins University, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia
1 shared publication - Andris Abeltins
Department of General Dentistry, Riga Stradins University, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia
1 shared publication - Evija Nikitina
Department of Prosthodontics, Riga Stradinš University, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia
1 shared publication - Laura Neimane
Department of Conservative Dentistry, Institute of Stomatology, Riga Stradins University, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia
1 shared publication - Una Soboleva
Department of General Dentistry, Riga Stradins University, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 26 July 2024
- Published by MDPI AG in Dentistry Journal
- Vol. 12 (8) , 238
Osteoarthritic Bony Alterations of Temporomandibular Joint and Relation to Low Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Edentulous Females
This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between osteoarthritic bony alterations in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and general bone mineral density (BMD) in postmenopausal edentulous females. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans for both TMJs were acquired for 80 clinically asymptomatic patients (mean age 72 ± 8.8 y). Both lumbar spine and femoral neck measurements of BMD were performed using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). The most frequently observed bony alterations were flattening of the articular surface (47.5%), sclerosis (41.5%), subcortical cysts (10%), and erosions (5%). Osteophytes were not observed. No statistical differences were observed between those who had or did not have radiological signs of bony alterations according to age or DXA scores. The prevalence of radiological findings of degenerative TMJ bony alterations in clinically asymptomatic postmenopausal females did not confirm a connection with a generally low BMD.
- 26 July 2024
- Published by MDPI AG in Dentistry Journal
- Vol. 12 (8) , 238
Open AccessOsteoarthritic Bony Alterations of Temporomandibular Joint and Relation to Low Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Edentulous Females
This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between osteoarthritic bony alterations in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and general bone mineral density (BMD) in postmenopausal edentulous females. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans for both TMJs were acquired for 80 clinically asymptomatic patients (mean age 72 ± 8.8 y). Both lumbar spine and femoral neck measurements of BMD were performed using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). The most frequently observed bony alterations were flattening of the articular surface (47.5%), sclerosis (41.5%), subcortical cysts (10%), and erosions (5%). Osteophytes were not observed. No statistical differences were observed between those who had or did not have radiological signs of bony alterations according to age or DXA scores. The prevalence of radiological findings of degenerative TMJ bony alterations in clinically asymptomatic postmenopausal females did not confirm a connection with a generally low BMD.