Calcification of the Atlanto-Occipital Ligament (Ponticulus Posticus) in Orthodontic Patients: A Retrospective Study

Calcification of the Atlanto-Occipital Ligament (Ponticulus Posticus) in Orthodontic Patients: A Retrospective Study

Background: Ponticlus Posticus (PP) is a rare anomaly of the first cervical vertebra easily identifiable in lateral cephalometric radiograph and typically required for orthodontic diagnosis. The aim of this study is to evaluate the PP prevalence in lateral Cephalograms in a cohort of orthodontic pat...

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Main Authors: Daniela Di Venere, Alessandra Laforgia, Daniela Azzollini, Giuseppe Barile, Andrea De Giacomo, Alessio Danilo Inchingolo, Biagio Rapone, Saverio Capodiferro, Rada Kazakova, Massimo Corsalini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-07-01
Series:Healthcare
Subjects:
normal anatomy
ponticulus posticus
lateral cephalometric radiography
skeletal malocclusion
dental anomalies
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/10/7/1234

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