Incidence and Distribution of Pulp Stones Found in Radiographic Dental Examination of Adult Jammu Dental Patients
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 7
Abstract
Aim: The present study is conducted to evaluate the Incidence and Distribution of Pulp Stones Found in Radiographic Dental Examination of Adult Jammu Dental Patients Materials and Methods: Out of a total sample size of 127 visiting Deptt. of Conservative Dentistry, Indira Gandhi Govt. Dental College, Jammu, a total of 80 subjects were selected based on the inclusion criteria and patients willingness. Radiovisiographs (RVG) of premolars and molars using XCP-DS sensor holders for standarized x-rays were taken. The subjects were divided into 2 groups according to different genders with 40 subjects each. Results: A significant gender difference with the incidence of pulp stones among female subjects was observed. Majority of the teeth showed the presence of pulp stones. Majority of the pulp stones in maxilla were found in third molars followed by first molars and first premolars in both the genders. Similar findings were observed in the mandible. A statistically significant presence of pulp stones in both the genders among individually selected teeth. Conclusion: It is concluded that the incidence and distribution of pulp stones were more in females and in maxillary teeth. Th incidence was more among the third molars. The data concluded from the present study could serve as a useful aid for endodontist in root canal treatment procedures.
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Satish Sharma, Nanika Mahajan, Bhanu Kotwal, Ritesh Gupta, Sharad Kharyal, Vinod Tomar
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