IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-8-4-18939 Original Research Paper AN IN VIVO RADIOGRAPHIC CORRELATION OF THE CONDITION OF TOOTH & PREVALENCE OF PULP STONE IN BANGALORE POPULATION SUNNY OTTA Dr. DR.GEETA I.B Dr. DR.JOE ANTONY GEORGE Dr. April 2019 8 4 01 02 ABSTRACT

Aim: To assess the correlation of dental status with the prevalence of pulp stone in a Bangalore population radiographically. Methodology: All the patients of age 17–40 years were screened for the presence/absence of pulp stone using periapical or bitewing radiographs of maxillary or mandibular molars. Patient’s radiograph were assessed using a magnifying lens in a darkened room using a light box with an even diffuse light source. Pulp stones are scored as: Present or absent & the status of each tooth categorized as: 1. Unrestored & intact 2.Restored 3.Carious 4.Restored & carious. Result: Out of 1100 teeth examined, 38% (420) of the whole teeth revealed presence of pulp stone, whereas 62% (690) of the teeth examined showed absence of pulp stones. Out of the 420 tooth with pulp stones, 44% were non intact where as 56% were intact which shows a bilaterally equal prevalence of pulp stones irrespective of the dental status. Conclusion: Irrespective of the dental status, pulp stones are becoming more prevalent even in younger age groups which require more attention while encountering it