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Published on: March 6, 2026
Salivary gland injury subsequent to implant surgery
Oded Nahlieli1, Eitan Bar Droma, Eli Eliav
1Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Barzilai Medical Center, Ashkelon, Israel. nahlieli@yahoo.com
Abstract:
Implant-based prosthetic restoration and oral rehabilitation is a very popular modality of treatment, with excellent success rates. Although a relatively safe procedure, implant insertion has its risks, which have been described in the literature. This article describes an as-yet unreported complication following implant insertion-salivary gland injury. The characteristics of salivary gland injury are examined, and 4 cases in which the salivary apparatus was injured or obstructed during 1 of the phases of implant therapy are presented.
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