A Digital Panoramic Radiograph Study of Length of Styloid Process in Nepalese Population

Abstract

Introduction and Objectives:The mean radiographic length of the styloid process has been reported to be between 20 to 30 mm. Although the reason for its variable development is not clear, elongation of the styloid process is recognized as one of the numerous causes of pain in the craniocervical region. Length of the styloid process in the Nepalese population has not been carried extensively to date. With this in mind our study aims to measure the length of styloid process on panoramic radiographs and determine the variation in age, sex and sides of the elongated styloid process.