Key result
The overall prevalence of incidentally detected carotid artery calcification on panoramic radiographs in individuals aged 60 and above was 9.5%, with a significantly higher tendency for bilateral calcification in those aged 80 and older.
Why the study?
The study was conducted to determine the prevalence of carotid artery calcifications incidentally detected on panoramic radiographs in individuals aged 60 years or older.
Cross-Sectional (n=566)
No
Incidental detection of carotid artery calcification on routine dental panoramic radiographs is present in nearly 10% of patients over 60, highlighting an opportunity for early cardiovascular risk screening.
Incidental CAC on panoramic radiographs may prompt vascular referral in patients ≥60 years; leaves open the value of routine dental screening for CV risk.
The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of carotid artery calcifications (CAC) in individuals aged 60 years or older, as incidentally detected on panoramic radiographs.A total of 566 patients, comprising 328 females and 238 males, aged between 60 and 101 years, were analyzed to identify the presence of CAC using panoramic images.The data were analyzed using IBM SPSS V23 (Chicago, USA).The presence of CAC was recorded, taking into account the individual's age and gender.The incidence of CAC was 9.5%, with 6.5% occurring unilaterally and 3% occurring bilaterally.Gender had no impact on the presence of CAC.Nevertheless, individuals aged 80 and above exhibit a higher tendency to have CAC.Conclusion: Panoramic radiography can incidentally identify CAC.Detecting asymptomatic CAC may have a beneficial impact on a patients' well-being.
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Sinem Kantarcıoğlu Coşkun (2024) conducted a cross-sectional in Carotid artery calcification (n=566). Age ≥ 60 years was evaluated on Prevalence of carotid artery calcification. The overall prevalence of incidentally detected carotid artery calcification on panoramic radiographs in individuals aged 60 and above was 9.5%, with a significantly higher tendency for bilateral calcification in those aged 80 and older.
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