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Modern Research in Dentistry

Submandibular Sialolithiasis: A Brief Overview and Report of Two Cases

  • Open or Close Ujjwal Gulati1*, Rajesh Kshirsagar2, Gurkeerat Singh3 and Mehvash Gulati4

    1Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon, Indiadens, India

    2Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Indiadens, India

    3Department of Orthodontics, Sudha Rastogi College of Dental Sciences, India

    4Chief Consultant and General Dentist, Indiadens, India

    *Corresponding author: Ujjwal Gulati, Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon, Indiadens, New Delhi, India

Submission: December 19, 2017; Published: February 22, 2018

DOI: 10.31031/MRD.2018.01.000521

ISSN:2637-7764
Volume1 Issue5

Abstract

Sialoliths are second most common anomalies of the salivary glands. They are most commonly seen in submandibular glands due to various anatomic and physiologic reasons. They may or may not exhibit clinical signs and symptoms. Also, the visibility on plain radiographs is dependent upon size and degree of calcifications. CT and MRI form a main frame of investigations in current scenario. Surgical removal of calculus intraorally has been the traditional approach for management and is still the mainstay of most surgeons. However, recent advances into the field of lithotripsy and endoscopy have revolutionized the management of salivary calculi. Recovery of the involved gland after removal of the calculi is not predictable.

Keywords: Obstructive sialadenitis; Recurrent sialadenitis; Sialolith; Submandibular gland; Submandibular gland sialadenitis

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