Incidence of nutrient canals in hypertensive patients: a radiographic study.
The present study was undertaken to determine the correlation between the radiographic appearance of nutrient canals and hypertension. Comparison was made in hypertensive and nonhypertensive patients of the same age group and similar oral status. The results showed an increased incidence of nutrient canals in hypertensive patients.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006253:Haversian System / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011859:Radiography; D014070:Tooth / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*