%0 Journal Article
%T A retrospective study of the prevalence of calcium deposits around the dens axis via cone beam computed tomography.
%A Stevanovic Sancar B
%A Günen Yılmaz S
%J Cranio
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%D 2024 May 24
%M 38785099
%F 1.67
%R 10.1080/08869634.2024.2355856
%X <B>UNASSIGNED: </B>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.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>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.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>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.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>In the presence of CDs, the patient should be referred to a medical doctor to confirm the diagnosis of CDS and prevent possible complications.