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What is the name of infra orbital salivary duct?
I think it is the salivary gland.
What is another name for the parotid duct?
Stensen's duct is another name for the parotid salivary gland duct
What is the function of the salivary duct?
The Salivary duct is like salivary gland and its to make saliva and help the bolus ( soft mass chewed food ) go down the esophagus easily. And saliva contains enzymes which help break down food to form which the body use.
What is the medical term meaning surgical repair of a salivary duct?
The term -ectomy is used for surgical removal so it will be called ductectomy.
Where does the duct from the salivary gland empty?
Inside the mouth laterally or under the tongue.
Why are salivary gland scans performed?
Salivary gland scans are performed to evaluate the overall function and health of the salivary glands. These scans can help diagnose conditions such as Sjögren's syndrome, salivary gland tumors, and salivary duct obstructions. The scans involve the injection of a radioactive tracer that is taken up by the salivary glands, allowing them to be imaged and assessed for any abnormalities.
The opening of the what is located in the buccal mucosa just opposite the maxillary second molar?
Parotid salivary gland duct, also called Stenson's duct.
There is severe pain when drinking cold can this be caused by a salivary gland infection?
If the pain is located in the jaw or neck with radiation to the ear it may be caused by a blocked salivary duct.
What is the medical term meaning surgical removal of a salivary stone?
A sialolith is the medical term for a salivary stone. Sialolithiasis is the condition of salivary stones.The term for a stone in the salivary gland is Sialolithiasis.SialolithiasisSialolith
What are the two types of glands?
The two types of glands in a human body are ductless glands and duct glands. A few of the duct glands are tear ducts, sweat glands, and salivary glands.
What causes sublinguitis?
Sublinguitis is inflammation in the sublingual gland. It can be caused by mumps, a stone in the salivary duct, tumors, and bacterial parotitis.
In the dental term what is a stensen's duct?
Stenson's duct is the fluid tract of the parotid salivary gland. Its opening is found on each side of the mouth adjacent to the maxillary (upper) second molars on the cheek.
