Prevalence of Pulp Stones Among Patients with Renal Stones: A Cross-Sectional Study

Authors

  • Rizwan Qureshi Associate professor, Department of Operative Dentistry, Rawal institute of Health Science, Islamabad, Pakistan.
  • Omema Zia Post graduate Trainee, Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Peshawar Dental College, Peshawar, Pakistan.
  • Iftikhar Akbar Post graduate Trainee, Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Peshawar Dental College, Peshawar, Pakistan.
  • Itrat Batool Post graduate Trainee, Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Peshawar Dental College, Peshawar, Pakistan.
  • Sobia Owais Post graduate Trainee, Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Peshawar Dental College, Peshawar, Pakistan.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33897/fujd.v6i1.452

Keywords:

Molar, Pulp Stone, Pulp Calcification, Renal Stone

Abstract

Objective: To determine the frequency of pulp stones in patients with renal stones.

Materials and Methods: A total of 171 participants diagnosed with renal stones, both males and females within the age range of 30-65 years, residing in Pakistan, and possessing intact molars were included. Exclusion criteria comprised edentulous subjects, individuals with central nervous disorders, and those with restored or missing molars. Age and gender and pulp stones (on bitewing radiographic images) were recorded. Chi-square test was run to determine association of pulp stone with gender and age.

Results: The mean age was 48.91±6.91 years. Males were 84 (49.1%) while females were 87 (50.9%). Among the participants, 101 individuals (59.1%) were found to have pulp stones, while 70 individuals (40.9%) did not have pulp stones. The association of pulp stone with age was statistically significant.

Conclusion: Pulp stones are quite common in patients with renal stones. Gender does not show a significant association with pulp stones. However, age exhibits a significant  distribution in relation to pulp stone prevalence, with certain age groups showing higher frequencies compared to others.

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Published

2026-01-31

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Foundation University Journal of Dentistry

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