RFA and Bite Force in COD Teeth

Cemento-osseous dysplasias represent the most common group of benign fibro-osseous lesions, frequently detected in the mandible and often asymptomatic. Although they generally do not require treatment, the remodeling of bone and cementum-like tissues around the tooth roots has clinical significance in terms of periodontal attachment and ankylosis. The present study aims to investigate the ankylosis status of teeth associated with COD lesions at different stages by using objective measurement tools.

In each patient, COD-associated teeth and contralateral healthy teeth were evaluated. Measurements were performed using resonance frequency analysis (RFA) with the Osstell™ device and additionally by a bite force sensor to assess functional stability. For RFA, SmartPeg magnetic attachments were fixed to the occlusal surface with composite resin, and three measurements were obtained in both mesio-distal and bucco-lingual directions. Mean ISQ values were then recorded. After measurements, SmartPeg was carefully removed without leaving residues, and patient comfort was evaluated using a six-point numeric rating scale.

The obtained RFA and bite force values will be statistically analyzed to compare COD-associated teeth with healthy controls. Furthermore, the study seeks to determine differences in ankylosis tendency across various COD stages and their potential impact on periodontal ligament integrity. This approach may provide valuable insights for understanding the clinical course of COD and for planning surgical interventions in symptomatic cases

Inclusion criteria

• Patients diagnosed with cemento-osseous dysplasia (COD) based on panoramic radiographs
• Presence of at least one COD-associated tooth suitable for measurement
• Availability of a contralateral healthy tooth to serve as a control
• Teeth with healthy periodontal supporting tissues
• Patients aged ≥18 years
• Patients who have provided written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

• Presence of systemic diseases that could affect bone or periodontal structures (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, osteoporosis, metabolic bone diseases)
• History of radiotherapy or chemotherapy in the head and neck region
• Teeth with extensive caries, mobility, or periodontal disease
• Patients with a history of orthodontic treatment or trauma in the relevant region