Abstract

MELO, Auremir Rocha; SANTOS, Thiago de Santana  and  AMARAL, Marcelo Fernando do. Técnica cirúrgica para remoção intrabucal de sialólito. Rev. cir. traumatol. buco-maxilo-fac. [online]. 2011, vol.11, n.4, pp. 55-58. ISSN 1808-5210.

Sialolithiasis are calcified structures that develop in the salivary glands or their ducts. They are usually asymptomatic and have a slow and benign. Diagnostic methods include inspection and palpation, and checking the quantity and quality of saliva secreted. The conventional radiographs or CT scans are useful to confirm the diagnosis and exact location of sialolithiasis. During meals and by stimulating saliva, may have glandular swelling and mild discomfort. The incidence is higher in the submandibular glands, although they also occur in the sublingual and parotid salivary even in the minors. The present work aims at a brief review of the literature on sialolithiasis and report a clinical case, emphasizing the importance of conservative measures to obtain successful treatment

Keywords : Salivary Gland Calculi; Therapy; Oral Surgery.