• Panoramic radiograph analyses for early detection of osteoporosis in the population of Northern Norway 

      Teterina, Anna (Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2024-01-26)
      Osteoporosis is a chronic disease affecting bone tissue that may lead to fractures from minor accidents. Roughly 20% of females and 6 % of males have osteoporosis after age 50, but the disease might be present at a younger age. Early diagnosis is challenging because the disease has no symptoms. Dental radiography is a frequent examination that might be useful for early osteoporosis screening at ...