2017 Volume 26 Issue 3 Pages 297-300
This study estimates and quantifies the prevalence of soft tissue calcifications using CBCT scans of patients. CBCT scans of 624 patients were viewed for evidence of visible soft tissue calcifications of orofacial region. Axial, coronal and sagittal orthogonal CBCT views were analyzed. Data regarding age of the patient, gender, presence or absence of calcification and type of calcification were recorded. The data was analyzed by using unpaired t test and chi-square test. The number of CBCT scans with the evidence of calcification was 159 (25.48%). Most common calcifications were arteriosclerosis (45.91%) and calcified atherosclerotic plaques (31.45%). Females had more percentage of calcifications which was statistically significant. CBCT may prove to be a helpful and early diagnostic tool in detecting soft tissue calcifications.
