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Clinicoradiologic evaluation of styloid process calcification
Mun Bhawni Bagga1, C Anand Kumar, Garima Yeluri
1Department of Oral Medicine Diagnosis and Radiology, M.N. D.A.V. Dental College and Hospital, Solan, India.
Imaging Science in Dentistry
|October 17, 2012
Summary
The elongated styloid process is common in the Mathura population, particularly in older males, but does not affect jaw movement. Dentists should be aware of these variations.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
- Anatomy
- Dental Diagnostics
Background:
- The elongated styloid process (ESP) is an anatomical variation.
- Eagle syndrome is associated with ESP, causing facial pain.
- Radiographic evaluation is crucial for diagnosing ESP.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence, morphology, and calcification patterns of ESP in the Mathura population.
- To investigate the relationship between ESP and demographic factors (gender, age).
- To assess the impact of ESP on mandibular movements.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 2,706 digital panoramic radiographs.
- Classification of ESP based on radiographic appearance (morphology, calcification).
- Evaluation of mandibular protrusion limits and statistical analysis (t-test, chi-squared).
Main Results:
- The most frequent type was "elongated" with a "partially mineralized" pattern.
- ESP prevalence was higher in older and male individuals (p<0.05).
- No significant correlation was found between ESP type/calcification and gender or mandibular protrusion (p>0.05).
Conclusions:
- Dentists must recognize ESP variations on panoramic radiographs.
- The Mathura population shows a higher prevalence of ESP compared to other Indian populations.
- Partially calcified Type I ESP was most common, with calcification increasing with age but unrelated to gender or jaw movement.
