Does the state of dentition effect the type of stylohyoid chain calcification pattern?

Introduction: The human stylohyoid chain calcification patterns (SCP) present considerable anatomic variability. This study was performed to investigate the calcification on SCP in the dentate and total edentulous population and its relation to mandibular protrusive movement.

Materials And Methods: The study analyzed 1.

Prevalence and pattern of stylohyoid chain complex patterns detected by panoramic radiographs among Turkish population.

Objective: The calcified stylohyoid ligament and the elongated styloid process (SP) are identified radiographically, are associated with several syndromes and symptoms. The aim of this study was to classify and determine the incidence of different types of stylohyoid chain patterns in Turkish population to provide a guide for the dentist and maxillofacial surgeon. The effect of menopause, on the elongation of SP was also investigated.

Detectability of chemically induced periapical lesions by limited cone beam computed tomography, intra-oral digital and conventional film radiography.

Objective: Our aim was to compare the Accu-I-Tomo (3DX), the Digora Optime image plate system and F-speed film in detecting chemically created apical lesions.

Methods: Lesions were created by applying perchloric acid apical to extracted teeth in jaw specimens for 1, 1.5 or 2 h.

The effects of incremental brightness and contrast adjustments on radiographic data: a quantitative study.

Objectives: To determine the border level of brightness and contrast changes in order to prevent the loss of originality of the quantitative data on digital dental radiographs.

Methods: After measuring the baseline mean grey values (MGVs) of a fixed region of interest on the alveolar bone and an aluminium step wedge, incremental brightness and contrast adjustments were performed on a digital periapical radiograph. The distribution of the data was analysed to investigate the significance of the changes on radiodensitometric data after incremental increase of brightness and contrast.

Densitometric evaluation of four radiographic processing solutions.

Objective: To determine the performance of different processing solutions using an automatic processor for dental radiography.

Study Design: One brand of dental X-ray film (Minimax, Chicago, IL, USA) was developed in an automatic processor using four different brands of processing solution: Megasan (MGS, Megasan, Ankara, Turkey), (HAC, Ankara, Turkey), Fuji (Fuji Medical, Hacettepe Cedex, France) and RP X-Omat (Eastman Kodak, Rochester, NY, USA) at a range of temperatures. Performance was evaluated with respect to base plug fog density, relative speed and contrast.

Scanning electron microscopic observations of apical root surfaces of teeth with apical periodontitis.

The aim of this study was to observe apical root surfaces of teeth with chronic periapical lesions. Five premolars and three molars with radiographically demonstrable periapical lesions were extracted and fixed in 2.5% phosphate-buffered glutaraldehyde solution for 9 days.

Ectopic teeth in the maxillary sinus: diagnosis and treatment.

Several types of developmental anomaly of the teeth have been identified. In this article the authors describe three patients who presented with impacted teeth in the maxillary sinuses.

Talon cusp: report of five cases.

Talon cusp is a rare phenomenon found on the lingual surfaces of anterior teeth. Five cases of talon cusp that were observed during routine clinical examination are described.