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Osteoporosis: A silent disease affecting endentulous patients at an alarming rate

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Author Details : Rajeev Gupta, Archana Nagpal, Surbhi Abrol, Yamini Ruthwal, Mamata Mahajan

Volume : 3, Issue : 2, Year : 2017

Article Page : 50-51

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Abstract

Osteoporosis has evolved as the major bone disease characterized by weak and fracture prone bones. Osteoporosis is a “silent disease” because bone eventually becomes porous, brittle and thus making it abnormally vulnerable to fracture even under minor jolt, otherwise asymptomatic. It is commonly seen in 3^rd and 4^th decade of life. Women are four times more affected then men. When comparing to healthy normal patient osteoporotic patients tend to have more discomfort with their existing dentures. Therefore, a well-balanced diet including vitamin D and calcium supplements with regular physical exercise is advised.

How to cite : Gupta R, Nagpal A, Abrol S, Ruthwal Y, Mahajan M, Osteoporosis: A silent disease affecting endentulous patients at an alarming rate. IP Ann Prosthodont Restor Dent 2017;3(2):50-51

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