Bone Mineral Density through DEXA and CBCT: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry is used to determine bone density in several pathologies, namely osteoporosis and fracture risk post-menopausal women. The aim of this study was identify, appraise synthesize all available evidence about the correlation between Dual Energy Absorptiometry (DEXA) Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) techniques through a systematic review. A literature search conducted following databases: PubMed via MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, EMBASE Web Science Core Collection, along with sources grey literature. Risk Bias Tools were perform qualitative assessment selected studies. total 913 articles initially scrutinized 11 included for analysis, which 3 meta-analysis. Most studies revealed low bias (7 out 11). strong (min r = 0.46 max 0.62) DEXA CBCT values found. Thus, opportunistic scans may be assess mineral risk, improving ability track disease progression providing better care.