ZLyear-old Negro man nndcrwcat removal of bilaterally impacted mandibular second and third molars. A Panores radiograph taken at the 6-month postopcrativc recall appointment rcvealcd satisfactory healing of the surgical sites. A portion of the crown of one of the impacted teeth was judiciously left at the time of surgery and van Ix seen approximating the distal root of the lower right first molar. Careful esamination of the radiograph reveals osseous structures extending from the styloid processes to the area of the angles of the mantliblc. A subsequent radiographic survey showctl these structures to be partially ossified stylohyoid ligaments. Partial or complete ossification of the stglohyoitl ligament is not uncommon. Symptoms ineluding pain in the tcmporomandihular joint, throat, and neck and pain produced by dentures hare been observed in patients with these ossifications. David J. Gusfizcic, Mujor, LX, USA Darnall Army Hospital Fort, Hood, Texas ‘76544
Each month this section will bring to the readers of ORAL SURGERY, ORAL MEDICINE AND ORAL PATHOLOGY one or more roentgenograms which demonstrate unusual, unexpected, rare, or bizarre roentgenographic changes. These roentgenograms will be accompanied by an esplanation or by words of inquiry regarding the particular change. Please submit 5 by 7 inch glossy black and white prints along with two copies of the description of the case. All material for publication should be submitted to Dr. Lincoln R. Manson-King, University of Alabama School of Dentistry, Medical Center, Birmingham, Alabama 35233.