INVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF DENTAL PULP STONES IN DIABETES MELLITUS

Abstract

Pulp stones, which manifest as nodular calcifications within the pulp chamber of teeth, have garnered substantial attention in dental research. They are generally asymptomatic and appear radiologically as round or ovoid radiopaque masses of varying sizes within a single tooth. Numerous studies have explored the intricate relationship between pulp stones and dental health, encompassing issues like pulpal irritations, dental caries, periodontal diseases, and their correlation with age and gender. However, despite extensive research, the etiology of these dystrophic calcifications remains largely elusive, with no definitive cause established.

This abstract aims to synthesize existing knowledge regarding pulp stones and elucidate the ongoing debates surrounding their implications for overall health. It is noteworthy that the associations between pulp stones and various health conditions are still a topic of dispute, including their potential connection with atheromatous plaques in blood vessels, renal stones, and diabetes mellitus