Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Pulp calcifications are discrete or diffuse calcified structures present in any portion of the pulp tissue, although certain types are more common in the pulp chamber and others in the root canal. The present study was conducted to assess the prevalence of idiopathic pulp calcifications in permanent teeth by using digital orthopantomographs (OPG). Materials & Methods: 180 OPG of both genders were obtained. Definite radiopaque bodies were observed inside the pulp chambers and root canals of all the teeth were identified as pulp calcifications and were assessed. The number of calcifications, tooth type, and side of the dental arches were also recorded. Results: Out of 180 patients, there were 75 males and 105 females. 28 males and 40 females exhibited pulp stones. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Maxillary first molar had 18, second molar had 7, first premolar had 4 and second premolar had 3 pulp stones. Mandibular first molar had 20, second molar had 5, first premolar had 6 and second premolar had 5 pulp stones. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Females had higher pulp stones. Mandibular first and maxillary first molar had maximum pulp stones.