Table 2 Distribution of the number of tonsilloliths on CT and the extent of the bone defect caused by periodontitis calculated on panoramic tomography
Number of tonsilloliths | Number of patients | Average bone loss (%) |
|---|---|---|
0 | 330 | 11.2 |
1 | 105 | 17.1 |
2 | 48 | 26.9 |
3 | 39 | 24.4 |
4 | 23 | 15.3 |
5 | 18 | 16.3 |
6 | 8 | 16.4 |
7 | 8 | 33.8 |
8 | 8 | 11.9 |
9 | 4 | 19.5 |
10 | 4 | 12.6 |
11 | 5 | 6.3 |
≥12 | 8 | 30.1 |
(n = 608) |