ArticleInternational journal of dentistry2026
Associations Between Cannabis Use, Methylphenidate Exposure, and Radiographically Detected Pulp Stones: An Exploratory Case-Control Study.
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- Associations Between Cannabis Use, Methylphenidate Exposure, and Radiographically Detected Pulp Stones: An Exploratory Case-Control Study.International journal of dentistry · 2026Article
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Abstract
Aims: This exploratory study investigated the associations between cannabis use, methylphenidate (MPH) exposure, demographic factors, and radiographically detected pulp stones. Materials and Methods: A retrospective case-control study was conducted to analyze the records of 200 adults (100 with pulp stones and 100 controls) treated at a university dental clinic (2020-2023). The variables included age, sex, cannabis use, MPH use, tobacco smoking, and clenching/grinding behaviors. Analyses included Fisher's exact test, Mann-Whitney Results: Cannabis use showed the strongest independent association with radiographic pulp stones (OR = 6.54, 95% CI: 1.95-21.95; BH-corrected Conclusions: Cannabis use was the strongest independent factor associated with radiographically detected pulp stones. MPH users showed higher rates of clenching/grinding behaviors, supporting a possible mechanistic relationship between psychostimulant exposure and parafunctional activity. The findings should be considered exploratory and hypothesis-generating. Clinical Significance: Pulp stones may be radiographic indicators of underlying parafunctional activity and behavioral risk factors, supporting more comprehensive dental history-taking and monitoring strategies.
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