Radiografía panorámica como método de detección temprana de Osteoporosis en mujeres post-menopáusicas - Artículo de revisión

The osteoporosis is a bone systemic disease that is characterized by a reduction in the thickness of the cortical layer, and in the number and size of trabeculae of the spongy bone, increasing the fragility and susceptibility for the appearance of fractures. The present review article analyzes, according to the review of the Literature, the use of the panoramic x-rays in post-menopause women. We find that it is a tool of early, preventive and complementary diagnosis in the field of radiology. The dentist is properly able to participate in the detection of disease, such as osteoporosis, that is why analysis of the panoramic x-rays must be analyzed exhaustively to determine the osseous density of the alveolar bone thus diminishing risks of fractures. It is recommendable to use this method of diagnosis with other techniques and if necessary to do consultation with a specialist traumatologist.