Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: To evaluate the relation between the elongated styloid process and the ponticulus posticus using cone-beam computed tomography. Materials & methods: A total of 100 patients were enrolled. Out of which 50 were female and 50 were male. They were further divided as case and control groups. In this case group included 18 females and 24 males whereas control group included 32 female and 26 males. The age group included was 15-60 years. CBCT examination was done and proper history was taken. Analysis of elongated styloid process and ponticulus posticus was done according to age and gender. Results: A study included 50 female and 50 males. Mean age was 33.62 years. The study presents the analysis of PP and ESP in patients regarding the mean age and gender. The mean age of the patients with ESP and PP was higher than that of the control group. Also, the highest mean age was 38.33 years as reported in cases of bilateral ESP and PP. Conclusion: There was no significant relationship between ESP and PP.