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The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence and distribution of idiopathic osteosclerosis (IO) according to its location, patients' age and gender in the patients attending a dental school. Material and Methods: This study included digital panoramic images of 1065 (623 females, 58.5%; 442 males, 41.5%) consecutive patients. The images were assessed by 2 authors. Results: A total of 55 lesions in 50 patients whose average age was 36.1 (36.1±15.1) were detected. The prevalence of IO was found to be 4.7%. The most frequent number of lesions (36%) was observed in 20-29 age groups. The number of lesions was higher in females (2.9%) than males (1.8%). There was no statistically significant difference between genders for the prevalence of IO (p=0.607). The most frequent number of lesions was observed in the mandibular premolar region (47.3 °%). Statistically significant difference was found between maxilla and mandible (p<0.001). Conclusion: According to the results of this study, the prevalence of IO was found to be 4.7%. Obtained findings were in accordance with the results of previous reports. Keywords: Osteosclerosis, panoramic radiography, prevalence OZ Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the distribution of idiopathic osteosclerosis (IO) in patients who apply to a dental faculty according to the frequency of occurrence in the region, age and gender. The study included 1065 (623 women, 58.5 percent; 442 men, 41.5 percent) digital panoramic images of the patient. The images were evaluated by two researchers. Results: In 50 patients with an average age of 36.1 (36.1±15.1) a total of 55 injury was detected. The frequency of IO was 4.7%. The majority of injuries (36%) were observed in the age group of 20-29 years. The number of lesions in women (2.9 percent) was higher than in men (1.8 percent). There was no statistically significant difference between the gender in terms of the frequency of IO (p=0.607). The major number of lesions was observed in the small small tooth area of the lower neck. There was a statistically significant difference between the lower and upper head in terms of the frequency of IO observation (p<0.001). Result: According to the results of this study, the frequency of IO was identified at 4.7%. The findings obtained are in line with the results of previous research. Keywords: Osteosclerosis, panoramic radiography, frequency of observation

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