Unusual case of general pulp calcification (pulp stones) in a young Greek girl.
An unusual case of generalized pulp calcification is reported in a 14-year-old Greek girl. Radiographic examination revealed large pulp stones in all permanent teeth located in the pulp chamber and sometimes extending to the coronal portion of the root canal. The patient's dental, medical and family history, as well as the findings from the clinical examination were non-contributory. Biochemical analysis of one pulp stone removed from the right maxillary central incisor revealed large amounts of urates, proteins and phospholipids, but a blood test of the patient showed no metabolic disturbance. Therefore, it is suggested that this unusual case may be of idiopathic origin.
Siskos
G J
GJ
Department of Endodontics, Athens University, Greece.
Georgopoulou
M
M
D000293:Adolescent; D003784:Dental Pulp Calcification; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans