Dental X-Rays Point to Bone Loss in Women(Page 2) "Individuals will be given a probability that they have osteoporosis at the hip and spine based on radiographic and clinical information," Devlin said. "The radiographic information currently used is the width of the mandibular cortex [part of the lower jaw]." Devlin is now trying to expand the computer search capability and the ability to diagnose osteoporosis to include other features of the dental X-ray. More information To learn more about osteoporosis, visit the U.S. National Osteoporosis Foundation. Related Links
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