Research Article

Orthopantomography Detection of Atheroma Plaques and Its Relationship with Periodontal Disease and Missing Teeth

Table 1

Anatomical and pathological structures that can be confused with atheroma plaques in orthopantomography.

Anatomical structurePathological entity

Hyoid boneCalcified lymph nodules
Stylohyoid processPhlebitis
Stylohyohyoid ligament calcificationSialoliths of the submandibular gland
Stylomandibular ligament calcificationForeign bodies
Thyroid cartilageThyroid gland calcifications
Triquetrum cartilageā€‰
Epiglottisā€‰