Imaging characteristics of enamel pearls on CBCT and their co-relation with supernumerary tooth.

Objectives: Enamel pearl (EP) is an ectopic growth of enamel that is generally round and white and it firmly adheres to the external root surface of tooth. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and imaging features of enamel pearls (EPs) and to investigate the potential relationship between EP and supernumerary tooth.

Methods: Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images of 1003 patients were evaluated for the presence of EP.