The goal is to remove the stone. The health care provider or dentist may be able to push the stone out of the duct. In some cases, the stone may need to be surgically cut out.
Expectations (prognosis):
Salivary duct stones are uncomfortable, but not dangerous. The stone is usually removed with only minimal discomfort.
If the patient has repeated stones or infections, the affected salivary gland may need to be surgically removed.
Call your health care provider if symptoms indicate that salivary duct stones may be present.
Review Date: 1/23/2005
Reviewed By: Kevin Fung, M.D., FRCS(C), Department of Otolaryngology, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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