https://doi.org/10.5812/iranjradiol.7732

Determination of Vertical Interproximal Bone Loss Topography: Correlation Between Indirect Digital Radiographic Measurement and Clinical Measurement

authors:

avatar Farzad Esmaeli 1 , avatar Adileh Shirmohammadi 2 , * , avatar Masoumeh Faramarzie 2 , avatar Nader Abolfazli 2 , avatar Hossein Rasouli 2 , avatar Saied Fallahi 2

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Iran
Department of Periodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, shirmohamadia@yahoo.com, Iran
Iranian Journal of Radiology: Vol.9, issue 2; 83-87
published online: June 30, 2012
article type: Research Article
received: February 5, 2011
accepted: June 20, 2012

how to cite: Esmaeli F, Shirmohammadi A, Faramarzie M, Abolfazli N, Rasouli H, et al. Determination of Vertical Interproximal Bone Loss Topography: Correlation Between Indirect Digital Radiographic Measurement and Clinical Measurement. I J Radiol. 2012;9(2): 83-87. https://doi.org/10.5812/iranjradiol.7732.

Abstract

Background:

Diagnosis and accuracy in determining the exact location, extent and configuration of bony defects of the jaw are of utmost importance to determine prognosis, treatment planning and long-term preservation of teeth. If relatively accurate diagnosis can be established by radiography, proper treatment planning prior to treatment procedures will be possible.

Objectives:

The aim of the present study was to assess the correlation between indirect digital radiographic measurements and clinical measurements in determining the topography of interproximal bony defects.

Patients and Methods:

Twenty interproximal bony defects, preferably in the mandibular and maxillary 5?5 area were selected and radiographed using the parallel periapical technique. The radiographs were corrected and digitized on a computer using Linear Measurement software; then the three parameters of the base of defect (BD), alveolar crest (AC) and cementoenamel junction (CEJ) were determined using a software. Subsequent to radiographic measurements, clinical measurements were carried out meticulously during flap procedures. Then linear measurements were carried out using a periodontal probe to determine the defect depth and its mesiodistal width. Then the amount of correlation between these two measurements was assessed by Pearson's correlation coefficient.

Results:

The correlation between clinical and radiographic measurements in defect depth determination, in the evaluation of defect angle and in determination of defect width were 88%, 98% and 90%, respectively.

Conclusions:

Indirect digital radiographic technique can be used to diagnose intra-osseous defects, providing a better opportunity to treat bony defects.

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