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Yuan Lv1, Jie Zhu1, Cheng-Tao Fu2
1Department of Stomatology, China Aerospace Science & Industry Corporation 731 Hospital, Beijing 100074, China.
World Journal of Clinical Cases
|August 7, 2024
Summary
This case study highlights multiple pulp stones (PSs) in a child
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Pathology
Background:
- Pulp stones (PSs) are calcifications within the dental pulp.
- Their occurrence during the mixed dentition stage is uncommon.
- This study examines a rare case of widespread PSs in a 10-year-old patient.
Observation:
- A 10-year-old girl presented with recurrent mandibular posterior tooth pain.
- Clinical examination revealed carious lesions, abnormal tooth morphology, and number anomalies.
- Radiographs showed numerous pulp stones of varying morphology in all teeth.
Findings:
- Radiographic and clinical findings confirmed multiple pulp stones across all teeth.
- Histopathological examination of an extracted tooth revealed irregular calculus within the pulp chamber.
- The patient exhibited concurrent dental anomalies, including tooth shape and number variations.
Implications:
- This case emphasizes the need to consider multiple pulp stones in pediatric patients with mixed dentition.
- Comprehensive diagnostic approaches are crucial for identifying widespread PSs.
- Effective management strategies are essential for addressing the complexities associated with multiple pulp stones.
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