Cone beam computed tomography assessment of the prevalence and association of pulp calcification with periodontitis

Xiang, Lingling; Wang, Botao; Zhang, Yuan; Wang, Jintao; Wu, Peipei; Zhang, Jian; Liu, Zhong; He, Rui

doi:10.1007/s10266-022-00733-5

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“…Pulp stones are more frequently found in the pulp chamber and occasionally in the radicular pulp [2]. There is no definitive explanation for the etiology of dental pulp calcification; however, potential factors include periodontal disease [3], pulp degeneration [2], orthodontic tooth movement [4], and dental caries [5].…”

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Three-dimensional analysis for detection of pulp stones in a Saudi population using cone beam computed tomography

Kaabi,

Riyahi,

Al-Maflehi

et al. 2023

J Oral Sci

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Purpose: To assess the prevalence and distribution of pulp stones in a Saudi population. Methods: A cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) analysis of 150 upper and 150 lower dental arches was performed. The relationships between pulp stones and age, sex, tooth type, dental arch, orthodontic treatment, caries, and restoration were statistically examined (P < 0.05). Results: A total of 295 dental arches (98.3%) had at least one pulp stone, and the prevalence was higher in the maxillary teeth (56.2%) than in the mandibular teeth (48.1%) (P = 0.0003). Men were more likely to have pulp stones than women (P = 0.011 for the maxilla, P < 0.0001 for the mandible). Furthermore, age and orthodontic treatment had no significant effects on the incidence of pulp stones (P > 0.05). A higher occurrence of pulp stones was observed in the first molars (>91%), and in carious and restored teeth when compared to intact teeth (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Pulp stones were more prevalent in the upper dental arches, first molars, and carious and restored teeth, as well as in the male population, and were not associated with age or orthodontic treatment.

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Three-dimensional analysis for detection of pulp stones in a Saudi population using cone beam computed tomography

Kaabi,

Riyahi,

Al-Maflehi

et al. 2023

J Oral Sci

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Distribution and influencing factors of pulp stones based on CBCT: a retrospective observational study from southwest China

Zhang,

Wang,

et al. 2024

BMC Oral Health

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Background Pulp stones are a type of pulp calcification, the presence of which tends to hinder endodontic treatment. Thus, this retrospective study aimed to analyze the distribution of pulp stones in the population in southwest China and identify the influencing factors. Materials Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans of 5066 teeth of 200 patients (91 males and 109 females) aged 16–45 years were evaluated. Pulp stones were marked as either present or absent when distinct radiopaque masses were found in the pulp cavity, then evaluated the occurrence of pulp stones with regard to tooth type, sex, age group, and contact it with tooth status. The Pearson chi-square test and nonparametric test were used for statistical analysis. Results Pulp stones were detected in 49.0% of patients and 7.4% of teeth, respectively. The incidence in females was 1.9 times higher than in males (OR = 1.9, 95% CI = 1.1–3.3, p = 0.001). Pulp stones were most prevalent in patients 36–45 years of age. Furthermore, in the age range of 16–45 years, the likelihood of finding pulp stones increased 1.1 times per year with age (OR = 1.1, 95% CI = 1.0–1.1, p = 0.032). A higher incidence of pulp stones was observed in the maxilla and molars. Of the 5066 teeth studied, pulp stones were more common in non-intact teeth. Conclusion Nearly half of the population in southwest China had pulp stones. Pulp stones were found significantly more often in females, maxilla, and non-intact teeth, and their frequency increased with age. For dentists, understanding the distribution of pulp stones is crucial for the proper design of root canal treatment (RCT). Trial registration This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of the Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Southwest Medical University (certificate number: 20220818001).

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Cone beam computed tomography assessment of the prevalence and association of pulp calcification with periodontitis

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Three-dimensional analysis for detection of pulp stones in a Saudi population using cone beam computed tomography

Three-dimensional analysis for detection of pulp stones in a Saudi population using cone beam computed tomography

Distribution and influencing factors of pulp stones based on CBCT: a retrospective observational study from southwest China

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