Multiple pulp stones: A case report

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Ozkalayci N., Zengin A. Z., Turk S. E., Sumer A. P., Bulucu B., KIRTILOĞLU T.

European Journal of Dentistry, cilt.5, sa.2, ss.210-214, 2011 (Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 5 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2011
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1055/s-0039-1698882
  • Dergi Adı: European Journal of Dentistry
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.210-214
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Multiple pulp stones, Orthodontic treatment, Pulpal calcifications
  • Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Pulp stones are usually found in the pulp chamber. Radiographically, they appear as radiopaque structures in the pulp chambers or root canals of individual teeth. Generalized pulp stones throughout the dentition are usually associated with systemic or genetic disorders of the dentine. This report presents an unusual case of a 13-year-old girl with generalized pulp stones with clinically normal crowns. The patient's main complaint was a crossbite affecting all permanent canines. Radiographic examination revealed multiple pulp stones and several teeth with atypically shaped roots. Orthodontic treatment, gingivoplasty, and esthetic restorations were performed, thus using a multidisciplinary approach to establish functionally and esthetically sound dentition.