Effects of kVp changes on fractal dimension and architectural anisotropy of trabecular bone

Abstract

The mechanical quality of trabecular bone depends on both its stiffness and its strength characteristics. Knowledge of these properties is important for the diagnosis of bone quality and fracture risk in bone implants and diseases. Especially for endosseous dental implant treatment and design, precise in vivo measurement of the trabecular bones mechanical properties, such as strength, is very important in clinical practice. Many attempts have been made to analyze and predict the structure of the trabecular bone using fractal analysis.