Mandibular trabecular fractal dimension in individuals with type 2 diabetes and hypertension: a retrospective cross-sectional panoramic radiography study.
Fractal dimension analysis of panoramic radiographs revealed mandibular trabecular bone showed greater microarchitectural complexity in type 2 diabetes compared to healthy controls, while hypertension showed a similar trend that did not reach statistical significance.
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