Incidental detection of carotid artery calcification on CBCT: A retrospective analysis of 890 scans (108 cases).
BACKGROUND Carotid artery calcifications (CACs) are markers of atherosclerosis and an increased risk of stroke. Therefore, their incidental detection on dental cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans can be clinically relevant. Early detection allows timely intervention, potentially reducing the risk of serious cere...