Intraorally exposed anterior Stafne bone defect: a case report.
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology, vol.113, no.5, 2012 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 113 Issue: 5
- Publication Date: 2012
- Doi Number: 10.1016/j.tripleo.2011.07.029
- Journal Name: Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Ankara University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Anterior Stafne bone defect is a rare lingual bone depression mostly seen in the mandibular canine-premolar region; however, exposure of the defect into the oral cavity is quite rare. In this article, a case of anterior Stafne bone cavity, which can be seen in the intraoral examination, is presented with clinical features. Surgery is not considered for this case and after 2 years of follow-up, the defect remained stable. © 2012 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.