Sialolithiasis in the Left Submandibular Gland: A Case

The most common illness affecting the salivary glands is submandibular gland sialoliths. The size of the sialolith and the patient's clinical history mainly influence how this salivary system abnormality is treated. This diagnosis is suggested by a history of salivary gland pain or swelling, particularly during mastication. Palliative therapy combined with conservative therapies, such as the milking of the ducts, can effectively treat small and accessible stones. When a stone or stones are large and inaccessible, surgical therapy should be considered if conservative approaches have not proven to be effective. A case of sialolithiasis affecting the left submandibular salivary gland is described in this article. Under local anesthesia, sialolith was removed following the opening of the duct. The wound was closed with sutures, and the patient was advised to practice tongue exercises and to maintain good oral hygiene.