Vol 79, No 1 (2020)
Original article
Published online: 2019-04-19
Radiomorphometric assessment of the pterygoid hamulus as a factor promoting the pterygoid hamulus bursitis
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Abstract
Background: The pterygoid hamulus (PH) is a small protrusion on the base of the pterygoid process of the sphenoid bone. PH is a site of insertion of many muscles and ligaments. Its topography can determine predilection for developing the pterygoid hamulus bursitis (PHB).
Materials and methods: The study was conducted based on the morphometric analysis of 100 PHs on cone beam computed tomography scans.
Results: Based on statistical analysis, we found numerous significant correlations between the morphometric parameters.
Conclusions: Considering our results, it can be concluded that the main pathogenic factor in PHB is an extensive medial deviation of the pterygoid hamulus in the frontal plane.
Keywords: pterygoid hamuluspterygoid hamulus bursitiscone beam computed tomography
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