Prevalence and pattern of stylohyoid chain complex patterns detected by panoramic radiographs among Turkish population
Articles > Article · 2013
Authors: Esin ALPÖZ, Gülcan COŞKUN AKAR, Servet ÇELİK, Figen GÖKMEN, GÜNNUR LOMÇALI
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, WoS, 2013, vol 36, pp 39-46
DOI: 10.1007/s00276-013-1137-x
Summary
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.