Radiomorfometric Analysis of Dental and Trabeculae Bone Changes in Bruxism Patients

Purpose: The aim of the study is to analyze changes detected in panoramic radiographs due bruxism with qualitative and quantitative scales. Materials & Methods: 173 93 healthy 80 bruxist individuals were included. Maxillary mandibular teeth classified as anterior posterior on radiographs; loss lamina dura (LD), widening periodontal ligament (PDL) space, attrition, presence pulp stones, pulpal sclerosis scored. Fractal dimension (FD) analyses calculated 10 regions interest (ROI) including bilateral condylar region, gonial ramus, apical areas between 1st molar -2nd premolar, premolar canine. Data analyzed descriptive statistics, Kolmogorov–Smirnov, independent sample t-test, Kruskal–Wallis, Spearman correlation tests. Results: 98 women 75 men There was no statistically significant difference genders (p>0.05). incidence LD loss, PDL significantly higher patients than control group (p<0.001). space (p=0.004), (p<0.001), stones (p<0.001) regions. mean FD condyle 1.18 ±0.16 1.20 ±0.11 group. Conclusion: bruxists. didn’t demonstrate differences trabecular structures individuals.