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What is Sialendoscopy?

Sialendoscopy or salivary gland endoscopy is a procedure, which examines the salivary gland ducts minimally. This procedure makes use of a mini telescope referred to as micro-endoscope, which is inserted within the opening of the ducts attached to the salivary glands. This allows for careful exploration of the salivary gland ducts and insertion of tiny instruments via the micro-endoscope to eliminate existing particles of debris or salivary stones.

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Nasal reconstruction surgery is required to correct deformities in the nasal area formed as a result of birth defects, injuries, trauma etc. It is also used to correct missing parts of the nasal anatomy if required. Recent developments in techniques such as microsurgery, expansion of the tissue and so on, have helped surgeons improve the methods of nasal reconstruction surgery to a great extent. At this point, a patient has a great number of reconstruction methods to choose from, depending on hi...more

Oral mucous cysts that develop on the floor of the mouth are thought to be caused by a blocked salivary gland beneath the tongue. It is unclear exactly what causes a digital mucous cyst to occur. Fluid in finger or toe joints can escape through small holes. This can cause the skin to swell and create a cyst

Hi, it's not fight against radiotherapy and chemotherapy, it's go along with them. You need to fight against the cancer. During the above said treatments you will be regularly monitored by your Doctors for the toxicities and managed accordingly. Additionally you should be having a positive thoughts and hopes that you will successfully fight against the cancer and follow the instructions given to you by your doctors.

The treatment consists of both Medical and surgical procedure depending on the conditions and it would be advisable to consult Dentist so proper treatment for this can be done.

Yes your tongue can be reconstructed using free flaps. But results are good if that is done along with cancer resection. Costs depends on setup. 1.5 to 2.5 lakhs.

Sir it will be better if you take your father to a doctor. This could be a case of allergic reaction with the drug. You need to know that perticular drug to avoid intake in future and get treatment for the existing condition.

These are not the stones these are tartar which in due course of time convert to calculus and it will be only removed by a professional dentist with the process of oral prophylaxis with ultrasonic scaler machine.

Foremost, stop eating tobacco.
Do warm saline rinses
Do mouth opening exercises using your fingers/ice-cream sticks.
Consult a good dentist.

Hello, Oral submucosal fibrosis is a progressive disease and no single treatment is absolute. It requires a multimodal approach. First stopping tobacco intake. Steroid injection, PRP or PRF injections combined with Laser give good results. The results of laser need to be maintained with good physiotherapy like mouth gag at night. For advanced stages there are surgical options too. Consult a oral surgeon.