Complete Edentulism of Dental Patients in Northeastern Turkey: Prevalence and Radiographic Findings on Panoramic Radiographs Prevalence and Radiographic Findings on Panoramic Radiographs

Abstract

The prevalence of complete edentulism varies from country to country and from one region to another. Previous studies have reported the high prevalence of significant radiographic findings in edentulous patients. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of complete edentulism retrospectively and to evaluate the frequency and location of significant radiographic findings on panoramic radiographs in edentulous jaws of dental patients in northeastern Turkey. Methods: The digital panoramic images of all ≥35 year-old patients admitted to our faculty from January 2014 to August 2015 were evaluated. The prevalence of complete edentulism was determined among 8314 panoramic images retrospectively. Radiographic findings identified as impacted teeth, retained roots, radiopaque, and radiolucent areas detected in panoramic radiographs of completely edentulous patients (CEP) were recorded. The obtained data were analyzed with descriptive statistics and cross-tabs. Chi-square test was employed to evaluate the statistical significance of the results at 0.05 levels. Results: A total of 8314 panoramic images were examined, and 508 (6.11%) CEP were defined. The prevalence of edentulism was higher (24.85%) among the patients older than 64 years old. A total of 206 radiographic findings were detected on panoramic images of CEP. The prevalence values of retained roots, impacted teeth, radiopacities, and radiolucencies were 18.9%, 7.09%, 2.76%, and 1.57%, respectively. Conclusions: Given the high frequency of significant radiographic findings, the radiographic examination of CEP should be performed with consideration of the cumulative effects of radiation.

The Role of Panoramic Radiographs in Determining The Preprosthetic Treatment During Denture Fabrication - A Case Report

“…Furthermore, other studies include stylohyoid ligament calcification, maxillary sinus abnormalities, and location of the mental foramen and mandibular canal. This relates to whether or not the intervention will be planned before making dentures.. 2,3,18,8 Some of radiation dose controversies regarding the use of radiography as a routine examination performed prior to denture fabrication have been discussed in several studies. Given the concerns about the accumulated effects of radiological exposure, some observers consider the need for selection regarding the use of panoramic radiographs for examination.…”

“…In the Radiographic Selection Criteria and Guidelines issued by the ADA, radiographic examination based on clinical signs and symptoms is recommended in adult patients who have recently lost teeth. 8 In addition, the Food and Drug Administration, Center for Device and Radiological Health recommends evaluation of panoramic radiographs as a support for intra-oral examination. 5 Patients who are recommended for any type of radiological examination should consider the ALARA principle (As Low As Reasonably Achievable).…”

“…4 Investigations in the form of radiographs panoramic images are most often used to assess the initial condition before denture treatment in fully edentulous patients. 8 In the case of tooth loss, it is very difficult to detect cases of impacted teeth or lesions embedded in bone. Several abnormal findings, both anomalous ANDALAS DENTAL JOURNAL Fakultas Kedokteran Gigi Universitas Andalas Jalan Perintis Kemerdekaan No.…”

Prevalence of Total Edentulism and Panoramic Radiographic Findings of Totally Edentulous Patients in a Dental School in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

“…Various studies have indicated a strong association between sex and age of patients with edentulism [17,28] and showed that the prevalence of total edentulism is higher in female patients, with a greater impact on their oral health and quality of life than that in male patients [4,13,17,28]. Conversely, the prevalence of total edentulism in this study was marginally higher in men (4.2%) than in women (4.1%), similar to the results of studies conducted elsewhere in Saudi Arabia [16][17][18][19].…”

“…Therefore, it affects both oral and general health [1,[7][8][9][10]. Although the prevalence of total edentulism has decreased over the last decade, data from the World Health Organization (WHO) and independent studies in 42 countries show that the prevalence of total edentulism is the lowest in Nigeria (1.3%) and the highest in Bosnia-Herzegovina (78%) among those aged >65 years [1,4,5,[11][12][13][14][15]. Few studies have examined the prevalence of total edentulism in Saudi Arabia.…”