EC Dental Science

Literature Review Volume 19 Issue 12 - 2020

Pulpal Calcification and Stone Formation: Literature Review

Abrar M Qasim1*, Albara Mohammad Alshanbari2, Mohammed Mohaimeed Alrashidi3, Walla Hamed Albarakti4, Faisal Naif Alromi5, Rakan Mansour Alosaimi5, Mohammed Mansour Albedaiwi6, Fahad Abdulaziz Alshalawi7, Abdulelah Fayadh Alrashed8, Mohand Fayez Alruwaili8 and Saad Mohammed Al‐Shahrani9

1Specialist Endodontist, Taif Specialized Dental Center, Taif, Saudi Arabia
2General Dentist, Ministry of Health, Taif, Saudi Arabia
3College of Dentistry, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia
4College of Dentistry, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
5College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
6College of Dentistry, Taibah University, Medina, Saudi Arabia
7College of Dentistry, Alfarabi Colleges, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
8College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Aljouf, Saudi Arabia
9College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia

*Corresponding Author: Abrar M Qasim, Specialist Endodontist, Taif Specialized Dental Center, Taif, Saudi Arabia.
Received: November 18, 2020; Published: November 30, 2020

Pulp stones are detected as calcified, nodular masses that are found in the root or coronal portions. They are formed due to the aggregation of calcifications in the tooth pulp of various types. These include the embedded, attached, and freestones, based on the site and true, false and diffuse stones. Furthermore, it can be based on the structure or on the presence and absence of lamination. Many factors have been reported to be associated with pulp stones such as age, genetic factors, orthodontic tooth movements and other systemic disorders. The prevalence rate of pulp stones is greatly variable due to the method of investigation for detecting the lesion, and the difference in patients’ demographics and associated factors. The clinical significance of pulp stones remains debatable, however, it can result in severe pain and may be considered a marker for many systemic disorders as reported. Therefore, pulp stones should be dealt with in a clinical constructive manner to decrease morbidity

Keywords: Pulp Stones; Calcification; Prevalence; Etiology; Review; Dentin

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Abrar M Qasim., et al. “Pulpal Calcification and Stone Formation: Literature Review”.”. EC Dental Science 19.12 (2020): 127-133.

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