Effects of Orthodontic Treatment on Pulp Stone Formation and Radiographic and Histopathological assessment of Pulp Stones.

Abstract

Background: This study was conducted to assess the Effects of Orthodontic Treatment on Pulp Stone Formation and Radiographic and Histopathological assessment of pulp stones.

Material and methods: This study comprised of 50 subjects who were undergoing orthodontic treatment. The subjects had been explained about the procedure and were asked to give written informed consent. those subjects who were willing to participate in the study had been included. The mean age of the subjects was 26.8 years. The prevalence of pulp stones formation was assessed and the radiographic and histopathological assessment of the pulp stones was carried out. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS software.

Results: In this study, there were total 50 subjects who underwent orthodontic treatment, of which, 23 cases showed the formation of pulp stones. There were 50 subjects of which 20 were male and 30 were female. Out of 23 cases of pulp stones, 19 cases were seen in females and 4 cases were seen in males. 17/23 pulp stones were seen in maxillary anterior region. Out of 23, 14 were true pulp stones, 5 were false pulp stones and 2 were free pulp stones. Also, 1 pulp stone each was of adherent type and embedded type.

Conclusion: The prevalence of pulp stones in subjects undergoing orthodontic treatment was 46%. The prevalence of pulp stones was high amongst females and the most common region where pulp stones were seen was maxillary anterior region. True, false, free, adherent and embedded type of pulp stones were evident, true type being the most common one.