Which of the following terms is used to describe stone
formation in a salivary gland, usually the submandibular gland?
a) Sialolithiasis
Salivary stones are formed mainly from calcium phosphate.
b) Parotitis
Parotitis refers to inflammation of the parotid gland.
c) Sialadenitis
Sialadenitis refers to inflammation of the salivary glands.
d) Stomatitis
Stomatitis refers to inflammation of the oral mucosa.
formation in a salivary gland, usually the submandibular gland?
a) Sialolithiasis
Salivary stones are formed mainly from calcium phosphate.
b) Parotitis
Parotitis refers to inflammation of the parotid gland.
c) Sialadenitis
Sialadenitis refers to inflammation of the salivary glands.
d) Stomatitis
Stomatitis refers to inflammation of the oral mucosa.