Frequency and Types of Periapical Radiographic Lesions Associated With Pulpitis in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Objective This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the frequency and types of periapical radiographic lesions (PARLs) associated with pulpitis in patients visiting a tertiary care hospital. Methodology A sample diagnosed pulpitis, aged 18 years or older, was recruited following convenient sampling technique. Clinical examinations were conducted confirm diagnosis, evaluations, including (PA), occlusal, orthopantomogram (OPG), cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) radiographs obtained. The evaluated for presence PA lesions, type, size, location documented. Data analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics Windows, Version 25.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA). Results total 120 (equal gender ratio) mean age 32.6 ± 6.39 participated study. views most frequently performed view (86.7%), followed by occlusal (8.3%). prevalent lesion widening periodontal ligament (PDL) space (34.2%), granuloma (17.5%) cyst (10.8%). encountered diagnosis (51.7%), irreversible apical periodontitis (25.8%). Education level, swelling, pus discharge, medicine history, tooth wear showed statistically significant associations (P ≤ 0.05) variables under investigation. Conclusions common observed PDL space, granuloma, cyst. findings contribute local epidemiological clinical data, enriching existing database. Understanding prevalence characteristics can aid accurate treatment planning pulpal pathologies.