Evaluation of styloid process using digital panoramic radiographs

Evaluation of styloid process using digital panoramic radiographs

Context: The styloid process (SP) is an anatomical structure, whose clinical importance is not well understood. Proper clinical and radiographic evaluation can detect an elongated styloid process (ESP) and calcification of the stylohyoid ligament. SP is said to be elongated if it is longer than 3 cm...

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Main Authors: Manishkumar Shete, Yogita Khalekar, Raghvendra Byakodi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
Series:SRM Journal of Research in Dental Sciences
Subjects:
anatomical variations
elongated styloid process
panoramic radiograph
stylohyoid ligament
styloid process
Online Access:http://www.srmjrds.in/article.asp?issn=0976-433X;year=2015;volume=6;issue=4;spage=215;epage=219;aulast=Shete

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