Research Article

Effects of Orthodontic Treatment on Pulp Stone Formation: A Retrospective Study

Table 3

The frequency of pulp stones in the posterior teeth of the maxilla and mandible.

Tooth typeMaxillaMandibleTotal
RightLeftRightLeft

First premolar01 (100%)001 (1%)
Second premolar0001 (100%)1 (1%)
First molar11 (22.5%)13 (26.5%)12 (24.5%)13 (26.5%)49 (62%)
Second molar9 (32%)5 (18%)7 (25%)7 (25%)28 (36%)
Total39 (50%)40 (50%)79 (100%)