Introduction: Tobacco consumption, whether in smoked or smokeless forms, is a well-established risk factor for oral mucosal and periodontal disorders. Continuous exposure to tobacco products can result in inflammatory changes, keratotic lesions, and potentially malignant alterati...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1336
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Mucoceles are benign lesions of the oral cavity, usually resulting from trauma or obstruction caused in the salivary glands. However, their occurrence on the ventral surface of the tongue is rare and often misdiagnosed due to their hidden presentation. This case highlights an unu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1248
Sialadenitis refers to inflammation of the major salivary glands. It is a gradually progressing inflammatory condition that can result in the formation of fibrous tissue within the affected glands. Sialadenitis is generally caused by the existence of salivary duct stone, known as...
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