09/11/2026
CASE STUDY: SALIVARY STONES
Sialoliths, or salivary stones, can form within the salivary duct when a foreign material- often a grass seed or cheatgrass awn- becomes lodged in the duct. Mineral deposits gradually build around the material, creating a hard stone.
In this case, three sialoliths were identified on radiographs. Using a flexible endoscope, we were able to enter the salivary duct and flush the area. An oral incision was then made, allowing the three stones to be carefully removed piece by piece.
Without routine dental examinations, palpation, and radiographs, salivary stones can easily go unnoticed. They may remain undetected until they become large enough to be seen or palpated externally.
Another great reminder that what you can see on the outside doesn’t always tell the whole story.
Endoscopic footage in the comments🦷🐴
