Background: Pulp stones are discrete calcified bodies in the dental pulp of healthy, diseased and unerupted teeth, frequently found on bitewing and periapical radiographs. The present study was conducted to assess the relation of pulp stones and renal stones in study population. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on 100 patients with diagnosed cases of renal stones of both genders. Patients with USG of kidney depicting renal stones were included in the study. All were subjected to radiograph (OPG) of maxillary and mandibular arches. Presence of calcification within teeth was considered. Results: Out of 100 patients, males were 55 and females were 45. The difference was non- significant (P> 0.05). 12 males and 8 females had pulp stones. The difference was non- significant (P< 0.05). Age group 20-40 years had 7 males and 4 females, age group 40-60 years had 5 males and 4 females. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: It is suggested that the routine dental radiography could possibly be used as an available screening method for early detection of patients at risk of renal stones. The prevalence found to be 20% in renal stones patients.
Key words: Pulp stone, Radicular, Renal stones