Prevalence of hypercementosis in a Saudi Arabian population: A cone beam computed tomography study.

Abstract

Objective: To determine the prevalence of hypercementosis in a Saudi Arabian population. Material and methods: A total of 642 CBCT scans from patients comprising 4471 teeth were incorporated in the study sample. All teeth were analyzed for the presence of hypercementosis in sagittal, axial and coronal plains by two qualified and experienced observers. The characteristics of the involved tooth in terms of gender, jaw and location were recorded from the CBCT scans. The obtained data were statistically analyzed using SPSS 21.0. The reliability of measurements was evaluated by kappa statistics. Results: Out of total 642 subjects hypercementosis was observed in 31 patients (4.82%) and 43 teeth (0.96%). Eight (2.68%) maxillary 1 st molars, 6 (1.88%) mandibular 1 st molars, 5 (1.46%) maxillary second molars, 7 (1.95%) mandibular 2 nd molars, 9 (4.76%) maxillary 3 rd molars and 8 (3.58%) mandibular 3 rd molars were observed to have hypercementosis. Among males, 4.76% were affected with hypercementosis as compared to 4.86% of females (p=0.97). Likewise, no significant difference in the occurrence of hypercementosis was observed between maxillary and mandibular arches or between sides (p>0.05). Conclusion: The prevalence of hypercementosis in a Saudi population was found to be 4.82% with respect to patients and 0.96% with respect to teeth. No significant propensity for gender, jaw and arch side was noted.

Prevalence and Distribution of Selected Dental Anomalies in Najran City of Saudi Arabia

“…This in in accordance with the findings of Burklein et al 57 who reported double prevalence in mandible as compared to maxilla. But this finding of archwise distribution of hypercementosis is in contrast to the study published by Patil SR et al 56 who did not observe notable difference between the two arches. Clinically, performing endodontic treatment or extraction of tooth with hypercementosis can be problematic and may require meticulous approach.…”

“…This is in accordance with the result published by Patil SR et al who reported a prevalence of 4.82% in Saudi population. 56 In general population, the prevalence was found to be 1.3% in Germany, 57 2.4% in Turkey 58 and 10.2% in UAE. 59 No gender predilection for hypercementosis was found in this study which is in contrast with the findings of Patil SR et al 56 who reported increased prevalence of hypercementosis in females.…”

Comparative Measurement of Tooth Length: Actual vs. Orthopantomography and CBCT-Based Measurements

“…CBCT is a latest imaging technique that has been regarded as a dependable diagnostic modality in recent dental practice as it overcomes numerous shortcomings of conventional radiographic techniques by giving precise details [9][10][11][12][13]. Images with good resolution and lack of superimposition are some of the additional benefits of CBCT imaging [14][15][16][17][18].…”

Cross-Sectional Imaging of Third Molar–Related Abnormalities

“…Hypercementosis refers to excessive deposition of cementum around the roots of a tooth (Fig 2 ); it does not alter tooth vitality but can pose difficulties during dental procedures such as extraction and endodontic treatment. 31…”