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10.37988/1811-153X_2023_3_46

Denticles: study diagnostic and perspectives of treatment (a review, part II)

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  • V.A. Osipova 1, PhD in Medical sciences, associate professor of the Dentistry diseases propaedeutics Department
    ORCID: 0000-0002-1989-5460
  • V.A. Molokova 1, dentist
    ORCID: 0000-0001-8219-8169
  • I.N. Antonova 1, PhD in Medical Sciences, full professor of the Dentistry diseases propaedeutics Department
    ORCID: 0000-0003-2543-6137
  • A.A. Kolyada 1, 5th year student
    ORCID: 0000-0003-3437-4716
  • 1 Pavlov University, 197022, Saint-Petersburg, Russia

Abstract

The problem of the formation of calcifications, denticles in the pulp, was described as early as the 19th century. Initially, the term “dental pulp nodules” was used, later it was changed to “pulp stones” or “denticles”. In modern foreign studies, the terms “pulp stone” and “denticle” are used. Thanks to new research methods, it became possible to study the chemical composition, shape and structure of denticles. In recent years, diagnostic methods have been improved, and methods for safely extracting denticles during endodontic treatment have appeared. The relevance of the study is due to the insufficient number of domestic studies on the diagnosis and treatment of denticles. The purpose of the study is to review studies on modern methods of diagnosis and treatment of denticles.
Conclusion.
Knowledge of the clinical problems associated with denticles, modern methods of diagnosis and treatment can help the dental practitioner achieve successful results. Diagnosis of pulpal stones may be useful for early detection of calcifications in other parts of the body, including the cardiovascular system and kidneys.

Key words:

denticle, pulp calcification, pulp stone, diagnosis, treatment

For Citation

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Osipova V.A., Molokova V.A., Antonova I.N., Kolyada A.A. Denticles: study diagnostic and perspectives of treatment (a review, part II). Clinical Dentistry (Russia).  2023; 26 (3): 46—51. DOI: 10.37988/1811-153X_2023_3_46

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May 31, 2023

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August 8, 2023

Published on

September 24, 2023