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Name the largest salivary gland

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Parotid Gland

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Name the second largest salivary gland

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Submandibular Gland

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Name the third largest salivary glands

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Sublingual

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Name the duct(s) of the parotid gland and where it/they open

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Stensens duct - just by 2nd upper maxillary molar
( pierces buccinator)

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What type of secreation comes from the parotid duct

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Serous saliva

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Is the parotid duct encapsulated

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Yes

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Name the borders of the parotid Gland

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Superiorly - zygomatic arch
Inferiorly - inferior border mandible
Anteriorly - masseter muscle
Posteriorly - sternocleidomastoid

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What divides the parotid into 2 lobes

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Facial nerve- a superficial and deep lobe are formed

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Where is the superficial lobe of the parotid

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Subcutaneous, anterior to the external ear, between skin and masseter

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Where is the deep lobe of the parotid found

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Inferior to the ear , posterior to mandible ramus

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Name 4 structures in the parotid gland

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2 nerves : Facial nerve
Auriculotemporal nerve

2 vessels : Retromandibular vein forms ( from superficial temporal Vn and maxillary vein )
External carotid artery -( gives off the maxillary artery and superficial temporal Artery here)

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What nerve(s) supplies the parotid

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Glossopharyngeal nerve ( Cn IX)-parasympathetic
Auriculotemporal nerve ( sensory )-branch of V3
Superficial cervical ganglion ( sympathetic )

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What artery supplies the parotid gland

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external carotid artery

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What vein supplies the parotid gland

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Retromandibular vein

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What is the lymphatic drainage of the parotid gland

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Deep Parotid LN

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Name 2 illnesses affecting the parotid gland

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Parotitis ( Mumps ) -
Sialolitiasis ( stones)

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What is mumps and how does it present

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70% unilateral
Painful enlarged tender parotid gland

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How is mumps prevention/treatment /complications

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Prevention - vaccination
Treatment - pain relief
Complications - testicle/ovary swelling ( infertility risk)
-meningitis
- deafness

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How could you differentiate mumps from a stone or cancer

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Mumps- fevers ,red enlarged usually unilateral 70%-
Cancer - unilateral bony hard - non painful until advanced
Sialolithiasis - may see stone in duct or on X-ray

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Can you do dental treatment while a patient has mumps

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No wait 5 days from symptom onset unless urgent

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What percentage of saliva does the parotid gland make

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25%

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Where are the minor salivary glands found -

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All through the mouth but not gingiva or anterior hard palate

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What is the duct(s) of the submandibular gland and where do they/it open

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Whartons duct - open floor mouth at sublingual caruncles

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What secretion is from submandibular duct

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Mixed -serous and mucus

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What percentage of saliva does the submandibular gland produce
60-65%
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is the submandibular gland encapsulated
Yes
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Is the submandibular gland the largest major salivary gland
No - 2nd largest ( parotid largest )
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What is the location of submandibular duct
In submandibular triangle in the posterior floor mouth -superiorly is the -inferior mandible border - anteriorly - anterior belly digastric -posterior - posterior border digastric 2 lobes superficial -abve the mylohyoid muscle deep -around posterior part mylohyoid muscle -
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Name the 2 lobes of the submandibular gland and where found
superficial -abve the mylohyoid muscle deep -around posterior part mylohyoid muscle -
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What is the arterial supply to the submandibular gland
Facial Artery
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What is the venous drainage of the submandibular gland
Facial vein
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Which major salivary gland is most common to form stones
Submandibular
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What nerve(s) supplies submandibular gland
Parasympathetic -chorda tympana ( branch of VII) Sensory - Lingual nerve( branch of V3) Sympathetic -superficial cervical ganglion
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What is the lymphatic drainage of the submandibular gland
Submandibular LN
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Sublingual gland - where is it
in anterior floor mouth within sublingual fossa Between mylohyoid and oral mucosa
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Is the sublingual gland the largest gland of the major salivary glands
Smallest
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Is the sublingual gland encapsulated
No
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What type of saliva does the sublingual gland make
Mostly mucous
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What is the name of the sublingual duct(S) and where do they open
Bartholins - open in the floor of mouth in sublingual caruncles Rivinus ducts- 8-20 small ducts in sublingual folds
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What nerve supplies sublingual gland
Parasympathetic -Chordae tympani ( off VII) Sensory- Lingual nerve (branch of V3 ) Sympathetic - superficial cervical ganglion
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What is the arterial supply to the sublingual gland
Sublingual Artery
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What is the venous drainage of the sublingual gland
Sublingual vein
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What is the lymphatic drainage of the sublingual gland
Submandibular LN
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Name 2 problems of salivary glands and how may tell difference
Sialolothiasis ( stones ) block duct so saliva flow blocked - swelling and pain in gland Can sometimes visualises stolen or palpate it at its opening - or see on X-ray Pain and swelling post eating - / cause ? created dehydration Txn : heat massage sour sweets to increase flow saliva Sjigrens disease -autoimmune - attacks salivary glands and minor salivary glands - xerostomia ( hypo saliva - leads to severe caries as diagnosed late and been no saliva to protect teeth as unable maintain a safe pH >5.5
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Name a disease of the minor salivery glands
Sjögren's syndrome. autoimmune disease in which cells of a person's immune system attack the salivary and other moisture-producing glands, leading to dry mouth and eyes.
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How can salivary lands be classified and under the 2 classifications what are the classes
By ductal system -exocrine ( duct) - endocrine no duct Type of secretion serous- watery thin mucus - viscous slimy Mixed -( both above )
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What is the autonomic control system do to salivary glands
Parasympathetic - lots watery saliva ( low amylase levels ) Sympathetic - scant viscous secretions with high amylase levels
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What is the structure system of saliva glands
Group of secretory units( ACINAR CELLS) surrounding a central lumen (= ACINUS) make saliva fluid then drains into interconnected ducts then into salivary duct then into oral cavity
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Name 3 types of saliva and what they look like and function
Serous - watery low amylase - diluting and rinsing Mucous - slimy lubricating saliva Seromucous - combination both
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How many minor salivary glands do we have
600-1000
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How much saliva do the minor salivary glands make
10% ( even though there's a 1000)
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What type of saliva do the minor salivary glands make
Mucous mostly ( Special minor ones at base circumvilliate papilla make serous saliva)
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Where are the minor salivary glands found
All through the mouth EXCEPT gingival and anterior hard palate
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What is a ranula
saliva filled cyst - develops under tongue leaked out of a blocked or damaged salivary gland
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Name 2 problems of saliva secretion
Hypersalivation - medications Hyposalivation ( decreased saliva ) - lead to problems of dental /oral infections rampant caries difficulty swallowing \ eating as food not moistened
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Name 4 causes of hypo salivation
Medications Radiation Autoimmune diseases eg Sjogren disease Salivary gland problem - cystic fibrosis or diabetes (causes gland swelling so less flow )
57
What 2 elements involved in tooth protection
Saliva and acquired pellicle
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What is the function of saliva- name 2 categories and give examples in each and the element
Protective Maintains pH ( buffers- HCO3) Lubricates/hydrateses ( hypotonic) Stops demineralisation - contains salivary calcium Defends host - antibacterial ( lactoferrin) - anti fungal -antiviral Immunological - sIgA Digestive - Bolus formation -enzymes ( amylase and lipase ) -taste
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What is secretory IgA and its function
Found in saliva - has 4 binding sites that " grab and clump" microorganisms preventing innfection
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What is lactoferrin
An iron binding protein in saliva that binds iron so the bacteria can not use it ( bacteriostatic)
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What is the acquired pellicle
A thin protein layer covering all oral exposed teeth surfaces involved I protecting teeth from erosion by concentrate salivary calcium and contains carbonic anhydrase that helps neutralise pH (buffer)
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What happens if we consume acidic/citric foods
pH decreasesin the mouth causing ionisation od salivary calcium causing demineralisation of hydroxyapatite and tooth erosion Saliva tries to buffer this drop by buffers ( 90% buffering by bicarbonate ) and also carbonic anhydrase in acquired pellicle catalyses carbonic acid neutralising the pH . Pellicle also tries concentrate Calcium
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What happens as consume citric juices
Ph decreases due to 1. acidity 2. citrate in the juice ( chelates the calcium ions ) so decreases calcium Both lead to dental erosion Saliva tries to buffer this drop by buffers ( 90% buffering by bicarbonate ) and also carbonic anhydrase in acquired pellicle catalyses carbonic acid neutralising the pH . Pellicle also tries concentrate Calcium
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What happens as drink fizzy ( carbonated juices )
1.Carbohdrates ( sugars )consumed become fermented by bacteria ---> decrease in pH 2. Carbon dioxide reacts with water in mouth forming carbonic acid ( acidic so decreases pH) Both cause tooth erosion
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How does the saliva and acquired pellicle try to stop tooth erosion
Saliva - buffers 90% by bicarbonate - washes out some of food /acid and dilutes -contains salivary calcium ( concentrated in acquired pellicle Acquired pellicle on teeth - concentrates salivary calcium so helps hydroxyapatite remineralisation -contains carbonic anhydrase catalyses carbonic acidd formation so increasing pH )
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What pH does tooth decay start
<5.5
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What happens to carbohydrate foods ingested
Fermented by bacteria lowering pH and increasing tooth decay
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. autoimmune disease in which cells of a person's immune system attack the salivary and other moisture-producing glands, leading to dry mouth and eyes.( hypo salivation). Ass diagnosed late severe dental caries as mouth been unable to maintain a pH > 5.5 as lack of saliva to help correct the pH

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