Evaluation of Styloid Process Using Digital Panoramic Imaging – A Cross-Sectional Study

G. Anuradha*, G. Jeevitha**, M. Ramalakshmi***, M. Kavitha****, H. Mohammed Musthafa*****
Periodicity:January - March'2021

Abstract

The styloid process is a normal anatomical structure which is a cylindrical and cartilaginous bone arising from the temporal bone immediately in front of the stylomastoid foramen. When the styloid process length is greater than 3cm, then it is referred to as an Elongated Styloid Process (ESP). The aim of the present study was to assess and measure the length of the styloid process using panoramic radiographs and also to find the variations that can occur in age, sex, and with respect to the sides of the styloid processes. A total of 400 digital orthopantomograms were selected, and the styloid process was measured on both sides using measurement toolbars on the accompanying analysis software (SPSS). The overall prevalence of ESP was 67.5% in subjects, and 32.5% of subjects did not have ESP. Males showed more ESP with an increased prevalence on the right side. The average length of the right styloid was 3.03 ± 0.7mm, and on the left side, it was 3.01 ± 0.74mm. The length of both styloid processes did not show any increase with age. Type I calcification was more prevalent. The styloid process is an important, often overlooked anatomical structure that can provide proper diagnosis if evaluated carefully.

Keywords

Eagle's Syndrome, Panoramic Radiography, Elongated Styloid Process.

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