Anand Krishnan¹*, Zahida Parveen², Lisa Elizabeth Jacob³, Senthil Kumar Ganapathy⁴, Anubhava Vardhan Sharma⁵ and Pramod Machani⁶

¹Department of Oral Medicine, Radiology and Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Lincoln University College, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
²Paediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Manipal University College Malaysia, Malaysia
³Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Pushpagiri College of Dental Sciences, Thiruvalla, Kerala, India
⁴Department of Oral Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Lincoln University College, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
⁵Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Lincoln University College, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
⁶Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Manipal University College Malaysia, Malaysia

*Corresponding Author: Anand Krishnan Department of Oral Medicine, Radiology and Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Lincoln University College, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.

Received: May 06, 2024; Published: May 25, 2024

Abstract

Sialolithiasis, the formation of calculi within the salivary glands, is a prevalent condition that can lead to significant pain, swelling, and functional impairment. This case report presents the diagnosis, management, and clinical outcomes of a patient with sialolithiasis involving the submandibular gland. Additionally, a comprehensive review of the etiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic methods, and treatment modalities for sialolithiasis is provided. This report underscores the importance of early detection and appropriate treatment to alleviate symptoms and prevent complications associated with sialolithiasis.

Keywords: Case Report; Diagnostic Imaging; Salivary Gland Calculi; Sialadenitis; Sialolithiasis; Submandibular Gland; Surgical Management

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Citation

Citation: Anand Krishnan. “Navigating Submandibular Gland Sialolithiasis: A Clinical Case Report and Management Insights".Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 8.6 (2024): 50-54.

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Copyright: Anand Krishnan. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.