A retrospective study of the prevalence of calcium deposits around the dens axis via cone beam computed tomography


STEVANOVIC SANCAR B., GÜNEN YILMAZ S.

Cranio - Journal of Craniomandibular and Sleep Practice, cilt.43, sa.5, ss.797-801, 2025 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 43 Sayı: 5
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1080/08869634.2024.2355856
  • Dergi Adı: Cranio - Journal of Craniomandibular and Sleep Practice
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, BIOSIS, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.797-801
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: calcium deposits, crowned dens syndrome, Dens axis
  • Akdeniz Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between the presence of calcium deposits (CDs) around the dens axis and patients’ age, gender, and systemic diseases. Methods: This retrospective study was carried out by examining CBCT. Basic descriptive statistical analyses and normality tests were performed on all variables. The assumption of normality was checked using the Shapiro-Wilk method. The statistical significance level was accepted as a p-value less than 0.05. Results: CDs were observed in a total of 99 (21.9%) individuals. The incidence of CDs statistically significantly increased with age (p <.01),while it didn’t statistically significantly differ between genders (p =.47). 13% were systemically healthy, while 55% had hypertension. The incidence of CDs was statistically significantly higher in individuals with hypertension. Conclusions: In the presence of CDs, the patient should be referred to a medical doctor to confirm the diagnosis of CDS and prevent possible complications.