Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Assessment of the Prevalence and Association of Pulp Calcification with Dental and Periodontal Pathology: A Descriptive Study

Overview

Journal J Clin Med

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2025 Feb 26

PMID 40004903

Authors

Jose Luis Sanz

Lucia Callado

Stefana Mantale

Jenifer Nicolas

James Ghilotti

Carmen Llena

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Abstract

: Pulp stones (PSs) are calcified masses, with rounded or oval shapes, ranging from small particles to masses larger than the chamber and/or canals. There are limited data regarding the prevalence of pulp stones in the Iberian population. Our aim was to determine the prevalence of PSs, using CBCT, in an Iberian population, and its association with gender, age, tooth location (arch and hemiarch), dental group, the presence of caries, restorations, alveolar bone loss, and a history of orthodontic treatment. : In total, 300 CBCTs were analyzed, selected from the database of the Dental Clinic of the University of Valencia. A total of 5485 teeth were included. The images were obtained by NewTom equipment and visualized using NNT software 11 by a single calibrated examiner in the axial, sagittal, and coronal planes. The Chi-square test, ANOVA, and -test were used to analyze the study variables for a significance level of < 0.05. : The prevalence of PSs was 88.3% from the total number of patients assessed and 61.2% from the total number of teeth assessed. No differences were found by gender or age. A significant association was found within tooth groups between arches and hemiarches. The proportion of PSs was 3.7 times higher in teeth with caries, 4.7 times higher in teeth with fillings, and 2.3 times higher in teeth with alveolar bone loss. : PSs were more prevalent in molars. The presence of caries, fillings, and bone loss increased the chance of presenting PSs. Maxillary teeth had a higher prevalence of PSs than mandibular teeth.

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