Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Background: Salivary stones are calcified structures most often found in the salivary gland duct. Submandibular gland and its duct is most commonly affected. Biochemical analysis of these stones may help in understanding the etiopathogenesis more effectively. Materials and Methods: Submandibular gland sialoliths(n=28) were collected at the Dept of ENT & HNS, AIIMS, Udaipur between October 2023 and September 2024. Subsequently the biochemical composition of the stones was determined by FT-IR Spectrometry and data was statistically analysed. Results: Biochemical analysis of the stones suggested that carbonate apatite was the chief element found in almost 85.7% followed by proteins. Conclusions: Knowledge of biochemical composition of salivary sialoliths is essential for understanding their etiopathogenesis.
Authors: Dheeraj Prashant, Ravina Jain, Heena Mehta, Kanishk Mehta
Institution: Darshan Dental College and Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Physiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6949550391
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