Osteoma of the stylohyoid chain: A rare presentation in a CBCT study.

A 54-year-old male patient presented for a periodic check-up at the dental clinic. A panoramic radiograph showed bilateral ossification of the stylohyoid ligament with an oval radiopacity on the right side. Cone-beam computed tomography revealed a well-defined, homogenous hyperdense entity from the lower third of the ossified stylohyoid ligament on the right side.

Research: Prevalence of Dense Bone Island.

Objective: To determine the prevalence of dense bone island (DBI) and its relationship to age and sex; its predominant location, amount, and shape; and its correlation with resorption of roots.

Study Design: A retrospective chart review was done with panoramic images of 4581 patients above the age of 14 years at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine in northeast Ohio from January 2014 to May 2015.

Results: Of 4581 patients seen, 147 (3.

CBCT Diagnosis of a Stafne Bone Defect.

The Stafne bone defect, also known as the Stafne bone cyst, or Stafne bone cavity, is an asymptomatic, static depression of the lingual aspect of the mandible that often appears as a radiolucent area near the angle of the mandible. It noted as an incidental finding during routine dental imaging. The purpose of this article is to present a case that was diagnosed as a Stafne bone defect using Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT).

Detection of Monckeberg Medial Sclerosis on Conventional Dental Imaging.

Vascular calcification occurs with aging, and several risk factors including diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and disorders of calcium metabolism have been identified. M6nckeberg medial sclerosis (MMS) is the most common variant of medial calcification. M6nckeberg sclerosis can lead to significant adverse cardiovascular outcomes such as arterial stiffness, increased pulse and left ventricular hypertrophy.

Concrescence: Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Imaging Perspective.

Concrescence is a form of twinning, formed by the confluence of cementum of two teeth at the root level. The diagnosis of concrescence has largely relied on the conventional 2D imaging. The 2D imaging has inherent limitations such as distortion and superimposition.

Maxillofacial fibrous dysplasia: a diagnostic challenge.

A 30-year-old woman presented for orthodontic treatment, with a chief symptom of a 'shifting bite' and concurrent facial asymmetry with aesthetic concerns. The patient had previously received treatment from several general dentists and several specialists, without accurate diagnosis. Radiological investigation coupled with biopsy confirmed a diagnosis of fibrous dysplasia.