Stafne’s bone defect with bicortical perforation: a need for modified classification system

Retrospective Evaluation of Stafne Bone Cavities with Cone Beam Computed Tomography

“…It is tought to help to evaluate and to create a follow up protocole on the lesions. 10 When we revised our study considering the classification modified, it was found that approximately one-third of the cases changed. This has made it clear that an update is required in the classification.…”

“…16 The use of various parameters in the classification of the lesion provides better characterization of the lesion but also helps to determine the changes in the lesion more efficiently during the follow-up phase and to determine the need for a surgical procedure. 10…”

“…Type IV: Cavity depth reaches the buccal cortex and causes its expansion and perforation. 10 Another classification has been suggested according to cortical defect edges: broad type, narrow type, smooth margin, and irregular margin. 11 Cases were evaluated and recorded concerning age, gender, localization of the lesion, location (rightleft), dimensions of the lesion (depth, height, and width), cortical types of the lesion, and newly modified cortical types, edge border types of the lesion and margin types (Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 3).…”

Incidentally discovered lacunar image of the mandible: A diagnostic orientation

“…In the present case, this lacuna is type II according to the depth, type G depending on the content, type 5 based on the contact with the mandibular canal, and type D regarding the contact with the basilar border of the mandible. According to the literature, this class is considered among the least frequent 2 …”

Cavidad ósea de Stafne en una población venezolana. Estudio de prevalencia

“…La glándula submandibular se encuentra relacionada directamente con la superficie media del cuerpo de la mandíbula y, generalmente, causa una depresión en el hueso denominada fosa submandibular. En algunos casos, la fosa submandibular puede ser más profunda de lo habitual y se invagina hacia el espacio medular de la mandíbula, lo que genera el defecto óseo de Stafne 14 . La glándula submandibular se relaciona mayormente con la variante posterior de estas imágenes, mientras que la glándula sublingual lo hace con la variante anterior y la glándula parótida, con las dos variantes de la rama ascendente de la mandíbula 15 .…”