Association Between Pulp Stone and Mediterranean Diet: A Clinical and Radiographic Study

Objectives: The present study aimed to investigate the potential association between pulp stone and the Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet). Material and Method: In the study, systemically healthy patients aged 18 years and over were participated. Clinical and radiological examinations of the patients were performed. The patients were classified into 2 groups as study/control group according to presence/absent of pulp stone. The jaw, type, and number of the teeth affected by pulp stone were recorded, in study group. 14-questions of Mediterranean Diet Adherence Scale (MEDAS) were asked to all patients. The MEDAS score and adherence (low, medium, and high) to the MedDiet of the patients were determined. Data from the 2 groups were recorded, and a statistical analysis was performed. Results A total of 212 participants (study group = 105; control group = 107) were included. In the study group, the number female (n = 94, 89.5%) was greater than the number of male (n = 11, 10.4%). The teeth with pulp stone were mostly the maxillary first molars (9.0%). The MEDAS score and adherence to the MedDiet of the patients were statistically significant difference between the groups. MEDAS score and ratio of high adherence to the MedDiet of the study group was higher than the control group ( p = 0.000 ). Conclusion The MEDAS score and adherence to the MedDiet were found to be significantly different between the study group and the control group. Clinical Relevance: Nutritional habits can be considered in pulp stone etiology. The present study findings can be used as references for further studies.