Elongation Pattern of Styloid Process in Saudi Population: A Factor to Remember in the Prevention of Eagle Syndrome

Ali Alsweed,

doi:10.19070/2377-8075-21000863

Abstract

Elongation Pattern of Styloid Process in Saudi Population: A Factor to Remember in the Prevention of Eagle Syndrome

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X-ray consider the window that view all activities of the human body, either normal anatomy the body or abnormal, physiological or pathological activities.One of the divisions of x-ray is Orthopantomogram (OPG) or Panorama radiography which is a radiologic technique that provides an overview of the jaws and surrounding structures [1].The panoramic radiograph enables the dentist to see a wide area of the maxilla and mandible. [2, 3] It considered one of the best imaging modalities to view the styloid process bilaterally [4].The styloid process is a cylindrical bone that emerges from the temporal bone in front of the stylomastoid foramen
Styloid process has many patterns and variations that could be detected on digital panoramic radiographs taken daily in most of dental clinics
Dentists should be trained to detect patients with such variation so that signs associated with Eagle syndrome are not misinterpreted

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Introduction

The styloid process is a cylindrical bone that emerges from the temporal bone in front of the stylomastoid foramen. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of styloid process patterns in Saudi population. Methods: This retrospective, cross-sectional study included 2010 digital panoramic radiographs selected randomly for adult patients who visited five major hospitals in the Qassim region, Saudi Arabia, PRs were examined to detect any styloid process elongation. Patients between 30-50 years significantly more affected with type I pattern. Normal SP was reported mostly in the youngest age group 18-24 years with 31% of total cases. Conclusion: Styloid process has many patterns and variations that could be detected on digital panoramic radiographs taken daily in most of dental clinics. Dentists should be trained to detect patients with such variation so that signs associated with Eagle syndrome are not misinterpreted

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