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Two groups were formed based on panoramic images: an SBC group and a control group consisting of individuals without SBC, with a similar sample size. FD analysis was performed using ImageJ version 1.3 software (National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA) on the panoramic radiographs of these two groups. Post hoc power analysis and Cohen\u2019s effect size were calculated to evaluate the robustness of the results. Results: No significant difference existed between the mean FDs of the SBC and control groups (p &gt; 0.05). Mean FD values were slightly lower in SBC regions (1.18 \u00b1 0.22), compared to other mandibular regions (~1.23\u20131.30). While FD averages were lower within SBC regions, effect size analysis showed negligible differences (d &lt; 0.21) in posterior regions, indicating structural similarity. However, a large effect size (d = \u22120.85) in the canine\u2013lateral region suggested a localized trend. Conclusions: Within the limitations of this pilot study, SBC does not appear to disrupt the surrounding trabecular structure of the mandible. The findings support the static and developmental nature of SBC.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3390\/diagnostics16101453","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,5,11]],"date-time":"2026-05-11T10:50:52Z","timestamp":1778496652000},"page":"1453","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/mdpi_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Evaluation of Mandibular Trabecular Microarchitecture in Stafne Bone Cavity: A Pilot Study"],"prefix":"10.3390","volume":"16","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-3948-0307","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Nebiha Gozde","family":"Ispir","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Oral and Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Gazi University, Bi\u015fkek Street, 1. Sk. 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