Abstract
This study aims to analyze the incidence of calcification of the stylohyoid ligament through panoramic radiographs, considering its importance in clinical routine. Five hundred digitalized panoramic radiographs taken in 2017 were analyzed considering the incidence of the calcification of the stylohyoid ligament. The material was classified according to age, sex, and the affected side. According to the analysis, it was possible to identify a high frequency of calcifications (88%). It was observed that patients aged between 21 and 30 years old were the most affected ones (32.2%). Despite its probability, no significant difference was observed regarding the presence of calcifications by sex (P = .09, Fisher exact test). As to the affected side, bilateral calcification was more frequent (60%). Regarding the affected side and the sex of the patients, it was not possible to identify a significant difference (P = .20, Fisher exact test). It is possible to conclude that the radiographic findings of the calcification of the stylohyoid ligament are frequent, calling the attention of the professional to this condition, which can bring significant symptomatology for the patient sometimes.
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