Prevalencia de hallazgos radiográficos bidimensionales maxilofaciales en los centros de especialidad de la Universidad Católica de Cuenca sede Azogues.

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of maxillofacial two-dimensional radiographic findings in panoramic radiographs of patients treated at dental specialty centers in the Catholic University of Cuenca, Campus Azogues, in 2022. Materials and Methods: A descriptive and retrospective cross-sectional documentary study analyzed 769 panoramic radiographs from January to December 2022. The final sample was 620 radiographs that met inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: The total prevalence of radiographic findings was 80.62%. The most common findings were calcification of the stylohyoid ligament (42.8%), periapical osteolytic process (17.9%), and maxillary sinus pneumatization (15.2%). There was a higher predominance in women (63.15%) than in men (36.85%), and by age, it was superior in adults (76.4%). Conclusions: The study highlights a high prevalence of incidental radiographic findings in the assessed population, with a predominance in women and adults.