Abstract:

This study aims to evaluate the prolonged stiloid process morphology in the Turkish population, the relationship of prevalence with gender and age. Tools and Methods: 170 patients have been evaluated with computer tomography (KIBT) images. The age and gender of the patients involved were recorded. The prolonged stiloid processin morphology was analyzed and prevalence was determined. The average length of extended stiloid processes was measured. Results: In 170 patients (340 styloid processes) 68 (40%) were observed prolonged styloid processes. The average length was 35.25 mm. In 4 of 170 patients (2.4%) the extension was seen bilateral in the right side, in 28 (16.5%) in the left side, and in 36 (21.2%) patients. In our study, we found a common type 1 morphology. The most common calcification paterni was observed as Type D. Result: In this study, KIBT was presented as an alternative method to panoramic radiographs for the evaluation and measurement of the stiloid process. ABSTRACT Objective: This study aimed at evaluating the prevalence and morphology of elongated styloid process and its relationship to gender, age and location in Turkish population. Materials and Methods: Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images of 170 patients were evaluated. Age and gender of the patients who were included in this study were recorded. Morphology of elongated styloid process was analyzed and prevalence was determined. Mean lengths of elongated styloid processes were measured. Results: Elongated styloid process was observed in 68 (40%) of 170 patients (340 styloid processes). Mean lengths of elongated SP were 35.25 mm. Elongation was observed in the right side in 4 (2.4%) of 170 patients while was observed in the left side in 28 (16.5%) patients and it was seen bilaterally in 36 (21.2%) patients. In our study, the most frequent morphology was observed as Type 1. The most common calcification pattern was Type D. Conclusion: In this study, CBCT was presented as an alternative method to panoramic radiographs for the measurement and the assessment of the styloid process. Keywords: Anatomic variations; Cone-beam computed tomography; Elongated styloid process