Disorders Of Salivary Glands

Question 1

Hyposalivation

Answer 1

Decreased saliva production

Question 2

Obstruction

Answer 2

Caniculli - calcium deposit within ducts and form ‘calcium balls’ can block it causing infection to the glands

Question 3

Cysts

Answer 3

Trauma to salivary gland or duct

Question 4

Irradiation (cancer therapy)

Answer 4

Head and neck irradiation destroys secretory cells and leads to xerostomia

Question 5

Sjögren’s syndrome

Answer 5

Chronic autoimmune disease affects body and oral cavity - a
. Swelling salivary glands
. Dry eyes
. Acini destroyed

Question 6

Inflammation- nicotine stomatitis

Answer 6

Inflammation of minor salivary glands on palate from tobacco use (heat trauma)

Question 7

Sialosis

Answer 7

Swelling of usually parotid glands (non cancerous)- typically symptom of a underlying systemic condition: diabetes, kidney failure, pregnancy

Question 8

Neoplasms (tumours)

Answer 8

Question 10

Functional disorders

Answer 10

Drugs, smoking, anxiety, mouth breathing