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However, the relationship between object density and CBCT grey values is unreliable and limits application of CBCT for quantitative evaluation of bone density. This single center, open-label clinical trial investigated the validity of novel dual-energy CBCT device (DE-CBCT) to assess jaw bone density.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The study analyses comprised 24 subjects who were examined with DE-CBCT and multidetector CT (MDCT)\u2014an established standard for bone density assessment. MDCT and DE-CBCT scans of each subject were analyzed in the vendor\u2019s software application for assessment of bone density at 10 discrete sites in the jaws. Two independent assessments were made.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      The mean bone density assessed by DE-CBCT and MDCT were not significantly different (0.46\u2009\u00b1\u20090.36\u00a0g\/cc versus 0.48\u2009\u00b1\u20090.31\u00a0g\/cc, respectively). Bone density assessments from DE-CBCT correlated well with MDCT assessments (Pearson\u2019s correlation\n                      <jats:italic>r<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.92,\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u20090.0001). Bland-Altman analyses demonstrated higher agreement between the two techniques at densities great than 0.6\u00a0g\/cm\n                      <jats:sup>3<\/jats:sup>\n                      . However, at lower densities the limits of agreement were broad.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>DE-CBCT is a promising approach to assess bone density in the jaw bones. The investigational device performs best in well-trabeculated and cortical bone, with reduced reliability in sparsely trabeculated regions. 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