Diagnosis of Stafne’s Bone Cavity With Dental Computerized Tomography
Doğan Dolanmaz 1, Osman A. Etöz 2 * , A. Alper Pampu 3, Erdem Kılıç 1, Yıldıray Şişman 4
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1 Selcuk University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Konya, Turkey2 Erciyes University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kayseri, Turkey3 Karadeniz Technique University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Trabzon, Turkey4 Erciyes University, Faculty of Dentistry Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, Kayseri, Turkey* Corresponding Author

Abstract

Stafne’s bone cavity (SBC) is asymptomatic radiolucent lesion of the lower jaw and generally seen incidentally during routine radiographic examinations. Diagnosis of this lesion is essential because of its similarity with other odontogenic pathologies. We present three cases of SBC which was firstly diagnosed with plain radiographs that were confirmed with dental computerized tomography. Asymptomatic radiolucent lesions of the mandible should be confirmed with advanced imaging techniques in order to avoid unnecessary surgery.

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Article Type: Case Report

EUR J GEN MED, 2009, Volume 6, Issue 1, 42-45

https://doi.org/10.29333/ejgm/82635

Publication date: 15 Jan 2009

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