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Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy

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01-01-2014 | Original Article

Prevalence and pattern of stylohyoid chain complex patterns detected by panoramic radiographs among Turkish population

Authors: Esin Alpoz, Gulcan Coskun Akar, Servet Celik, Figen Govsa, Gunnur Lomcali

Published in: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy | Issue 1/2014

Abstract

Objective

The calcified stylohyoid ligament and the elongated styloid process (SP) are identified radiographically, are associated with several syndromes and symptoms. The aim of this study was to classify and determine the incidence of different types of stylohyoid chain patterns in Turkish population to provide a guide for the dentist and maxillofacial surgeon. The effect of menopause, on the elongation of SP was also investigated.

Method

1,600 patients, who visited Ege University Faculty of Dentistry, were enrolled. Images were evaluated for the pattern of stylohyoid chain complex according to O’Carroll’s classification. The difference between age and gender was evaluated using χ² and ANOVA tests.

Results

Normal SP (Patterns A, B, C, D) 68.3 %, elongated SP (Pattern E) 27.1 %, calcified stylohyoid ligament (Patterns F, G, H, I, J, K) 1.7 % and absent stylohyoid chain 2.5 % ratios were encountered. Pattern D (52.5 %) was the most prevalent stylohyoid chain pattern followed by Pattern E (27.1 %) and Pattern C (10.7 %), respectively. Among the calcified stylohyoid ligament groups studied, Pattern G (2.6 %) was most frequently observed. There was no difference in gender for the type of stylohyoid chain complex pattern (p > 0.05). No statistically significant difference was found between menopause and non-menopause group (p > 0.05).

Conclusions

According to the results of the present study, styloid process elongation is more common in older adults with no correlation to gender. In addition, menopause had no effect on the calcification or elongation of the stylohyoid chain. The sum of the elongated SP and the calcified stylohyoid ligament was 28.8 %.

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Title: Prevalence and pattern of stylohyoid chain complex patterns detected by panoramic radiographs among Turkish population
Authors: Esin Alpoz
Gulcan Coskun Akar
Servet Celik
Figen Govsa
Gunnur Lomcali
Publication date: 01-01-2014
Publisher: Springer Paris
Published in: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy / Issue 1/2014
Print ISSN: 0930-1038
Electronic ISSN: 1279-8517
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00276-013-1137-x

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Prevalence and pattern of stylohyoid chain complex patterns detected by panoramic radiographs among Turkish population

Abstract

Objective

Method

Results

Conclusions

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Abstract

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Method

Results

Conclusions

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