Table 4 Distribution of calcification levels of tonsilloliths on CT and the degree of the bone defect caused by periodontitis calculated on panoramic tomography
Calcification level (HU) | Number of patients | Average bone loss (%) |
|---|---|---|
< 200 | 62 | 13.8 |
200 - < 300 | 53 | 28.5 |
300 - < 400 | 38 | 20.8 |
400 - < 500 | 39 | 15.3 |
500 - < 600 | 22 | 21 |
600 - < 700 | 15 | 20.4 |
700 - < 800 | 12 | 18.5 |
800 - < 900 | 11 | 26.2 |
900 - < 1000 | 6 | 14.8 |
1000 - < 1100 | 5 | 9.1 |
1100 - < 1200 | 5 | 45.6 |
≥1200 | 10 | 18.9 |
(n = 278) |