The Prevalence of Carotid Artery Calcification detected from the Panoramic Radiographs of a Sample of the Egyptian Population: A Retrospective Study

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1 Associate Professor, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University.

2 Lecturer, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Department, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Ahram Canadian University

3 Lecturer, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University

4 Lecturer, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University

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Background:According to the World Health Organization,17.9 million people die due to cardiovascular disease (CVD) each year 2. Carotid artery calcification (CAC) is considered one of the main predisposing factors to the problem3. Panoramic radiography is a useful screening tool for patients with CAC1. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of CACs in the Egyptian community, correlate it with age and sex and determine their shape distribution14&15. Methods: involved 512 panoramic scans (256 males and 256 females). They were then divided into 3 groups according to age; Group I: 18-34 years, Group II: 35-55 years, and Group III: >55 years. Results: showed a prevalence of 23.05 %, with a non-statistically significant higher percentage in females (56%). Group II has proven a significant higher percentage of prevalence in both males and females. The unilateral CAC has shown a statistically significant higher percentage than bilateral CAC in males. While in females, the higher percentage of unilateral CACs hasn’t been statistically significant. Finally, a higher statistically significant percentage of single shaped CACs has been recorded among the examined sample in this study. Conclusion: The prevalence of CACs among Egyptian population is comparable to other nationalities. Gender doesn’t play a crucial role in CAC prevalence. The right unilateral single shaped CAC predominance requires extra attention to avoid any missed data that could affect the patient. CACs detection is of a major importance to prevent cardiovascular complications

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Egyptian Dental Journal
Volume 71, Issue 3 - Serial Number 3
July (Oral Medicine, X-Ray, Oral Biology & Oral Pathology)
July 2025
Pages 2135-2143

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