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 hypertension with pulp stones in study population. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on 100 patients. Patients with systemic blood pressure above 170 mm of Hg and diastolic pressure above 110 mm of Hg 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 60 and females were 40. The difference was non- significant (P> 0.05). 44 males and 24 females had pulp stones. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Age group 30-50 years had 20 males and 8 females, age group 50-70 years had 24 males and 16 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 cardiovascular diseases.
Key words: CVD, Pulp stone, Hypertension

Corresponding author: Dr. Deepak Narang, PG teacher Oral Medicine,  Prasad Medical College Saraishazadi, Banthara, Kanpur Road, Lucknow, U.P., India

This article may be cited as: Narang D, Jain A, Amir M, Khan F. Pulp Stones and Hypertension- A Missing Link- A Clinical Study. Int J Res Health Allied Sci 2018; 4(2):61-63.