Table 3 Distribution of the sizes of tonsilloliths on CT and the extent of the bone defect caused by periodontitis calculated on panoramic tomography
Size of tonsilloliths (mm) | Number of patients | Average bone loss (%) |
|---|---|---|
< 1 | 8 | 14.7 |
1 - < 2 | 68 | 20.4 |
2 - < 3 | 64 | 20.2 |
3 - < 4 | 78 | 17.4 |
4 - < 5 | 46 | 24.3 |
5 - < 6 | 9 | 17.6 |
6 - < 7 | 3 | 38.3 |
7 - < 8 | 2 | 15.7 |
(n = 278) |