The Prevalence And Distribution Of Pulp Stones: A Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Study İn A Group Of Turkish Patients

Authors : Mujgan Firincioglulari, Seçil Aksoy, Melis Gülbeş, Umut Aksoy, Kaan Orhan

Pages : 496-502

Doi:10.54617/adoklinikbilimler.1440767

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Publication Date : 2024-09-24

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: This study aimed to assess the presence of pulp stones using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and correlate their prevalence with gender, age, dental arch and side, tooth type, and dental restoration in a group of Turkish patients. Material and methods: CBCT images of 148 patients were randomly selected from the database retrospectively and 3910 teeth are examined. The associations of pulp stones with gender, age, dental arch and side, tooth type, and presence of dental restoration were evaluated. Results: Pulp stones were observed in 69 of 148 (46.6%) patients and 230 (5.9%) of the 3,910 teeth examined. The prevalence of pulp stones was similar between the genders, age and arches. The most pulp stones were seen in the first molars (21.0%) and then in the second molars (12.8%) (p<0.05). In the maxilla and mandible, the prevalence of pulp stone on the right sides was highest in the first molars, followed by the second molars (p<0.05). Conclusion: In a group of Turkish patients, the presence of pulp stones was not found to be related to gender, age, or distribution between maxillary and mandibular teeth. The first molars and then the second molars on the right side showed the highest occurrence of pulp stones. CBCT can serve as a highly effective method for detecting pulp stones and assist in making decisions during endodontic treatment.
Keywords : Konik Işınlı Bilgisayarlı Tomografi, pulpa taşları, dental pulpa kalsifikasyonu

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