Retrospective Evaluation of Stafne Bone Cavities with Cone Beam Computed Tomography

Abstract

Stafne bone cavities (SBCs) are; well-defined radiolucent defect areas in the mandibular molar region, below the inferior alveolar canal. SBCs are generally observed unilaterally and asymptomatic in round and oval forms. SBCs are also known as lingual mandibular bone depression, developmental salivary gland defect, idiopathic bone cavity, and latent bone cyst. 1 In 1942, Edward Stafne first reported 35 asymptomatic, unilateral radiolucent areas in the mandible posterior region. 2 The anterior variant, located in the mandibular canine-premolar region, was first reported by Richard and Ziskind in 1957. 2