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The earliest radiologic evidence of bone loss is loss of the lamina dura (the radiologically apparent radiopaque line surrounding the tooth roots; bone loss continues in the interdental and interradicular regions with severe cortical bone loss eventually occurring.
 
The earliest radiologic evidence of bone loss is loss of the lamina dura (the radiologically apparent radiopaque line surrounding the tooth roots; bone loss continues in the interdental and interradicular regions with severe cortical bone loss eventually occurring.
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An alternative theory has been proposed, namely the ‘vitamin D trade-off hypothesis.’ According to this theory there is a decrease in vitamin D synthesis in the proximal renal tubules; decreased serum vitamin D levels result in loss of negative feedback on the parathyroid gland; decreased serum vitamin D levels also result in a decreased serum calcium level; an increase in serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) level occurs as a result of decreased serum vitamin D and calcium.
 
An alternative theory has been proposed, namely the ‘vitamin D trade-off hypothesis.’ According to this theory there is a decrease in vitamin D synthesis in the proximal renal tubules; decreased serum vitamin D levels result in loss of negative feedback on the parathyroid gland; decreased serum vitamin D levels also result in a decreased serum calcium level; an increase in serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) level occurs as a result of decreased serum vitamin D and calcium.
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