Calcifications are of different kinds, when they are found in salivary gland its termed as sialolithiasis. They are found more in submandibular gland, more in males of adult age group. Clinically they are oval to round shaped swelling present associated with the gland intraorally. Salivary gland stones are quite often found during aradiographic examination. They are treated more in a conservative mode, rarely as a surgical approach wherein a glandular resection is done. Most modern treatment strategies are used in treating salivary gland stones.
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