Cone-beam Computed Tomography as a Predictor for Implant Success in Patients with Diabetes and Osteoporosis

Introduction: The primary aim of the research was to measure the bone mineral density (BMD) of incisors, canines, premolars and molars amongst control, diabetic and osteoporotic groups using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and compare at potential implant sites in the jaw. Materials and Methods: The study was performed on CBCT of 246 possible implant sites in 3 different groups with 83 in Group I (Control), 79 in Group II (Type 2 diabetes mellitus with glycosylated haemoglobin value of 6.5%–8%) and 84 in Group III (osteoporotic patient with over 40 years of age and positive history of no menstruation since 1 year and/or males with DEXA scan with T score value at or below − 2.5), to evaluate BMD. Results: The mean cortical and cancellous BMD in males and females was found to be 1367.08 and 1212.09 ( P = 0.047) and 678.20 and 539.47 ( P = 0.040), respectively, which was statistically significant. Statistically very highly significant ( P < 0.001) and highly significant ( P < 0.01) results were found on comparing different BMD in different regions of interest. Conclusion: A high degree of agreement was obtained among different areas of jaw bones in relation to cortical and cancellous bones, and the differing BMD was obtained.