Multiple choice

The gold standard for the diagnosis of osteoporosis is __________.

  1. dual energy x-ray absorptiometry

  2. single energy x-ray absorptiometry

  3. ultrasound

  4. quantitative computed tomography
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Explanation

The gold standard method of clinical bone mineral measurement, currently widely accepted is DX (dual energy x-ray absortimetry). If showed significant correlation between bone density values in jaws and those of lumbar spine, femoral neck and foramen. In osteoporosis, density of bone mineralization is reduced due to calcium loss and is assessed effective on DXA.

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